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Thursday, 27 March, 2025

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Indonesia expands clean energy, EV cooperation with South Korea

Indonesia is deepening its clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) partnership with South Korea as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89 percent by 2030, reports Antara News. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto met with Dong Choon Kim, Vice President...

Scientists explore generating electricity from Earth’s rotation

A team of physicists from Princeton University, CITs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Spectral Sensor Solutions has tested a method to generate electricity using energy from Earths rotation. Their study, published in Physical Review Research, suggests that a specially designed device interacting with...

Russia has sole control over Europe’s largest nuclear plant – director

The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) belongs to Russia and will remain under its control, director Yury Chernichyuk has insisted, rejecting any possibility of US or Ukrainian oversight, RT reported this citing TASS. His remarks follow reports that US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian...

BP sells $1B stake in firm linked to TANAP gas pipeline to Apollo

British energy giant BP has agreed to sell a stake in a company invested in the TANAP gas pipeline, which links Azerbaijan and Turkiye, to Apollo Global Management for $1 billion, the two firms announced on Friday. The sale is part of BPs $20 billion disposal program through 2027 as it shifts...

5 simple tips to extend your smartphone battery life

Smartphones are essential tools in our daily routines, but battery drain can be one of the most frustrating issues users face. While phone batteries have improved, technical reasons can still lead to faster-than-expected power depletion. Fortunately, there are several easy adjustments you can make...

Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy, says minister

Malaysia will need to sign at least eight key international protocols before it can explore nuclear energy for electricity generation, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang, reports The Star. During the Dewan Negaras question-and-answer session on March 10,...

Fuel price to remain unchanged in March

The price of fuel including diesel, kerosene, octane and petrol are set to remain unchanged at the consumer level in March 2025. Despite fluctuations in the global market, the government has decided to maintain the existing pricing structure to ensure a stable and affordable supply of fuel for...

Circular issued on keeping AC temp at 25°C in offices, homes

The government has requested the countrymen to set the temperature of their air conditioners at a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius in offices and households during the upcoming Ramadan and the summer season. A circular signed by the additional secretary of the Cabinet Division, Zaheda Parveen, was...

Tank lorry labors end strike, fuel supply resumes in Khulna division

Fuel collection from three depots in Khulna, and consequently supply to 16 districts under Khulna division resumed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of the indefinite work abstention enforced by Khulna divisional tank-lorry workers union, reports UNB. The unions treasurer Mizanur...

LG Energy Solution posts quarterly loss amid slowing EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) reported a quarterly loss for the first time in three years, impacted by a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, reports Reuters. For the October-December period, the company posted an operating loss of 226 billion won ($158 million), a...

Turkiye plans $20B investment in energy efficiency by 2030

Turkiye has announced plans to invest more than $20 billion in energy efficiency projects by 2030, aiming for significant advancements in industries, buildings, and public lighting. This ambitious initiative is part of the Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, which builds on the $8.5...

Fears in foreign investment

Until now, all private power projects in the country were required to have an implementation agreement (IA). But, the interim government has changed the policy. Recently, the government called for tender for 10 solar power projects where the IA was cancelled. Therefore, investors in the power...

Iran builds two more units at Bushehr Nuke Power Plant

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said the country was pursuing establishment of the second and third units of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which is located in southern Iran. Based on existing laws and in light of the assertions that have been made by...

Gas price hikes will have multiple effects on industries

The countrys industrial sector is currently at a standstill. Industrial establishments are closing down one after another. Investors cant make new industries for various reasons. The price of gas is being increased again in this tough time for the industrial sector. The Energy and Mineral Resources...

Prices of diesel, kerosene drop by Tk1 per litre

The government has reduced the prices of diesel and kerosene by Tk1 to Tk104 per litre with effect from January 1. A gazette notification was issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources in this regard on Tuesday. However, the prices of octane and petrol Tk125 and Tk121...

Tulip Siddiq faces £10,000 fine for failing to secure energy certificate for rental property in UK

United Kingdoms (UK) Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq could be facing a 10,000 fine after failing to secure an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for her rental property, The Mail on Sunday has learned, reports Daily Mail. This latest issue comes after Siddiq, niece of ousted prime minister of...