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OMNI Features｜Korea Delays Offshore Wind Tender Amid Ongoing Regulatory Reviews
Nov. 17 2025
OMNI Features｜Korea Delays Offshore Wind Tender Amid Ongoing Regulatory Reviews
South Korea has postponed its offshore wind fixed-price contract tender for the second half of 2025, citing ongoing regulatory consultations with the Ministry of National Defense and other government bodies. As a result, only onshore wind projects will be included in the upcoming bidding round.
OMNI Features｜China Key Hydrogen Market, Says GE Vernova
Nov. 14 2025
OMNI Features｜China Key Hydrogen Market, Says GE Vernova
GE Vernova regards China as a pivotal market for hydrogen energy commercialization and aims to align its gas turbine fleet with China's expanding renewable infrastructure.
OMNI Features｜North Sea oil and Gas Firm Petrofac Files for Administration
Oct. 27 2025
OMNI Features｜North Sea oil and Gas Firm Petrofac Files for Administration
Energy services group Petrofac has filed for administration, a move affecting its holding company but not its core North Sea operations. The decision follows the collapse of a financial restructuring plan after Dutch grid operator TenneT terminated a major offshore wind contract.
OMNI Features｜South Korea Would Accept a Trump-Kim Deal to Freeze Nuclear Programme, President Tells BBC
Sep. 22 2025
OMNI Features｜South Korea Would Accept a Trump-Kim Deal to Freeze Nuclear Programme, President Tells BBC
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told the BBC he would accept a potential deal between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un that freezes North Korea's nuclear weapons production, describing it as a "feasible, realistic alternative" to full denuclearisation.
Taiwan's First Landmark Book on VPPs "Virtual Power Plants: Comparison of Market-Driven and Government-Led Mechanisms" Now Available
Sep. 13 2025
Taiwan's First Landmark Book on VPPs "Virtual Power Plants: Comparison of Market-Driven and Government-Led Mechanisms" Now Available
As the global community accelerates toward energy transition and net-zero carbon targets, Taiwan welcomes the publication of its first dedicated volume on Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). Published under the Taiwan Alliance for Energy Digital Transformation (TAEDT), this pioneering book provides a comprehensive comparison of VPP models in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. It explores the strengths and constraints of both market-driven and government-led frameworks, offering critical insights for shaping Taiwan's future energy strategy.
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2025 Taiwan Maritime Engineering Influence Forum Forging a New Era of Blue Energy and Ocean Sustainability
2025 Taiwan Maritime Engineering Influence Forum Forging a New Era of Blue Energy and Ocean Sustainability
As the global energy transition accelerates, Taiwan is actively developing its blue industry, while addressing key challenges in energy autonomy, supply chain resilience, and maritime security. In President Lai Ching-te's inaugural address, he outlined Taiwan's national vision to "Explore the Ocean," emphasizing that Taiwan is a maritime nation.
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MOEA Appoints Chung-Hsien Chen as Deputy Director-General of the Energy Administration Leveraging Extensive Expertise in the Energy Sector
Oct. 28 2025
MOEA Appoints Chung-Hsien Chen as Deputy Director-General of the Energy Administration Leveraging Extensive Expertise in the Energy Sector
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today announced the appointment of Chung-Hsien Chen as Deputy Director-General of the Energy Administration, effective immediately. Chen, formerly Director of the Renewable and Prospective Energy Development Division, has played a pivotal role in advancing Taiwan's renewable energy and technological innovation policies. His promotion underscores the government's commitment to accelerating the nation's energy transition and driving forward-looking energy development.
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Formosa 2 Wind Farm Marks Second Year of Commercial Operations Surpassing 2.5 Billion kWh in Power Generation and Achieving 546 Consecutive LTI-Free Days
Nov. 25 2025
Formosa 2 Wind Farm Marks Second Year of Commercial Operations Surpassing 2.5 Billion kWh in Power Generation and Achieving 546 Consecutive LTI-Free Days
Formosa 2 Wind Power Co. announced today (25th) that the wind farm has reached its second anniversary of commercial operations. Since entering full operation in September 2023, Formosa 2—Taiwan's first Phase 2 offshore wind project to commence commercial service—has delivered steady clean-energy output while raising industry standards in operational safety, academic collaboration and community engagement, underscoring its commitment to Taiwan's energy transition.
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Eswatini House Speaker Mabuzza Heads Delegation on Official Visit to CPC Taoyuan Refinery
Nov. 24 2025
Eswatini House Speaker Mabuzza Heads Delegation on Official Visit to CPC Taoyuan Refinery
Speaker Themba N. Mabuza of the Eswatini House of Assembly led a parliamentary delegation to CPC Corporation's Taoyuan Refinery today (24th) to review the facility's storage tank operations and overall site management. CPC Chairman J. Z. Fang received the delegation, extending a warm welcome and sharing updates on the company's energy transition and sustainability initiatives—further underscoring the deep and longstanding ties between the two nations.
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MOEA and MOFA Convene Joint Ministerial Meeting to Strengthen Trade Diplomacy and Advance Global Industrial Strategy
Nov. 21 2025
MOEA and MOFA Convene Joint Ministerial Meeting to Strengthen Trade Diplomacy and Advance Global Industrial Strategy
Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung jointly convened an inter-ministerial meeting today (21 November) to discuss geopolitical risks and the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains. Both ministries agreed that, amid accelerating economic realignment and rising geopolitical uncertainty, Taiwan must integrate its trade and diplomatic resources to build a resilient and sustainable industrial ecosystem.
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Taiwan–Indonesia Ink Dual Agreements on Trade Promotion and Halal Development to Deepen Strategic Ties
Nov. 20 2025
Taiwan–Indonesia Ink Dual Agreements on Trade Promotion and Halal Development to Deepen Strategic Ties
To deepen bilateral trade engagement and expand cooperation in the halal sector, the Ministry of Economic Affairs facilitated the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding—one on Trade Promotion Cooperation and another on Halal Cooperation—between Representative Bruce Hung of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia and Arif Sulistiyo of the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei on 20 November 2025.
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CSC Carbon Materials Unit Launches New Plant to Advance Localized Production of Critical Semiconductor Inputs
Nov. 20 2025
CSC Carbon Materials Unit Launches New Plant to Advance Localized Production of Critical Semiconductor Inputs
Invest Taiwan today (20th) announced five additional companies expanding their investments in Taiwan, including China Steel Chemical (CSCC) under the "Action Plan for Accelerating Investment by Domestic Corporations," as well as Circular Pioneer, Sun Red Advanced Materials, and Lizuan Industrial under the SME investment initiative. To date, the "Three Major Investment Programs" have attracted 1,690 companies with planned investments totaling NT$2.5566 trillion, projected to create 161,657 domestic job opportunities. Among them, the "Action Plan for Accelerating Investment by Domestic Corporations" accounts for 207 companies investing NT$601.9 billion and generating 29,100 jobs, while the SME program has attracted 1,148 companies investing NT$588.2 billion and creating 41,007 jobs. An additional 13 companies are currently in the review pipeline.
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BSI Introduces PAS 247 Global Decarbonization Standard Strengthening Joint Taiwan–UK Leadership in Net-Zero Governance
Nov. 19 2025
BSI Introduces PAS 247 Global Decarbonization Standard Strengthening Joint Taiwan–UK Leadership in Net-Zero Governance
Under the joint promotion of the British Office in Taiwan and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), the British Standards Institution (BSI) has officially published PAS 247: Carbon-Abated Electricity – Monitoring and Quantification for Carbon Capture, Transportation and Storage. This marks the first globally recognized standard co-developed by Taiwan and BSI for measuring and accounting for low-carbon power. The specification is designed specifically for thermal power plants equipped with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, providing a consistent, transparent, and credible framework to support clean electricity generation and the global energy transition.
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New Taipei City Releases 2025 VLR Advancing Daily Sustainability and Shaping a New Model for Urban Resilience
Nov. 19 2025
New Taipei City Releases 2025 VLR Advancing Daily Sustainability and Shaping a New Model for Urban Resilience
As the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) convenes in Belém, Brazil from 10–21 November, drawing heads of state, climate negotiators, and international experts to address the escalating global climate crisis, New Taipei City has released its 2025 Voluntary Local Review (VLR). Commissioned to the Plan b team, the report reaffirms the city's alignment with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and highlights New Taipei's progress across three priority areas: carbon reduction, energy transition, and civic engagement—underscoring the city's growing role in global climate governance.
