Lining up corporates to power Africa
African states trying to secure domestic energy infrastructure have tended to struggle with creditworthiness, which makes project financing more difficult.
Taiwan
Orsted invests almost $13bn in Taiwan despite Covid-19 crisis
The world’s biggest developer of offshore wind farms is weighing nearly $13 billion worth of projects in Taiwan, saying that so far the coronavirus outbreak hasn’t shifted its optimism about the region.
Rescue search begins as bridge collapse in Taiwan sparks oil tanker blaze
A towering arch bridge over a bay in eastern Taiwan has collapsed, sending a burning oil tanker truck falling on to boats in the water below.
Orsted awarded 920MW Taiwanese dream
Wind developer Orsted has announced today that it has been awarded 920 megawatts (MW) as part of Taiwan's first offshore wind auction.
Offshore consultancy Aqualis laying down roots in Taiwan
Offshore engineering consultancy Aqualis Offshore has opened an office in Taiwan to help the company drum up more work in oil and gas and renewables.
Taiwan showcases renewable technology in Scotland
A group of renewable experts from Taiwan are to showcase the best of their eco-friendly technology at part of the All Energy conference in Glasgow in May.
Dong Energy acquires 35% ownership in Taiwanese offshore wind project
Dong Energy has struck an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership interest in a Taiwanese offshore wind project.
Dong Energy opens Taiwan office to support offshore wind drive
Taiwanese officials officially opened Danish firm Dong Energy’s office in Taipei yesterday.
Enterprize Energy launches offshore windfarm
Enterprize Energy has launched an offshore windfarm project in the Taiwan Strait.
ReNew News: Taiwan to focus on offshore wind projects with $616m investment
A business unit has bee set up by the state-owned Taiwan power company to focus on development of offshore wind projects.
Hong Kong oil tycoon freed after kidnappers ask for £6million in ransom deal
A billionaire oil tycoon has been rescued after he was allegedly held hostage for more than a month in a £6million ransom deal. Wong Yuk-kwan, the chairman of Pearl Oriental Oil Limited, had been found in an avandoned cottage in rural western Taiwan. It’s believed the oil boss, worth an estimated £1.7billion, was abducted in September.