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HDRE Secures Nearly 160 MW in Japan's LTDA with 3 Major Strategies to Drive Global Deployment of 9.4 GW
May. 28 2026
HDRE Secures Nearly 160 MW in Japan's LTDA with 3 Major Strategies to Drive Global Deployment of 9.4 GW
HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) secured nearly 160 MW of battery energy storage capacity in Japan's Long-Term Decarbonization Auction (LTDA) for the 3rd consecutive year. With cumulative awarded capacity reaching approximately 560 MW, the company continues to build a stable overseas asset portfolio supported by long-term recurring revenue.
Taiwan Launches AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center; Vice President Hsiao Highlights AI Localization
May. 20 2026
Taiwan Launches AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center; Vice President Hsiao Highlights AI Localization
Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao attended the inauguration of the "AI Robotics Innovation & Development Center" (ARIDC) in Tainan on May 19, describing the launch as a major milestone in Taiwan's 10 AI Initiatives Promotion Plan (臺灣 AI 新十大建設). Hsiao said the Executive Yuan has approved the "Smart Robotics Industry Development Plan", integrated with the "Greater Southern New Silicon Valley Promotion Plan," (大南方新矽谷方案) aimed at strengthening Taiwan's capabilities in intelligent system integration and advancing the country from a global hardware manufacturing hub to a key exporter of smart solutions.
Taipower Holds Presidential Handover with Tien-Ho Kuo Assumes Office
May. 18 2026
Taipower Holds Presidential Handover with Tien-Ho Kuo Assumes Office
Taipower held its general manager handover ceremony on the 11th, at Taipower headquarters. Outgoing General Manager Yao-Ting Wang formally stepped down, with former Deputy General Manager Tien-Ho Kuo assuming the position. The ceremony was witnessed by Taipower directors and executives, and supervised by Chien-Hsin Lai, Administrative Deputy Minister of the MOEA.
OMNI Features｜U.S. Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis as China-Funded Solar Expansion Accelerates
May. 15 2026
OMNI Features｜U.S. Oil Blockade Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis as China-Funded Solar Expansion Accelerates
Cuba has accelerated an aggressive push into renewable energy, largely driven by Chinese investment and equipment exports. According to energy think tank Ember, Cuban imports of Chinese solar panels and battery systems surged more than 1,800% between 2020 and 2025. China exported only around US$3 million worth of solar panels to Cuba in 2023, but that figure climbed sharply to US$117 million by 2025, underscoring the rapid pace of deployment despite the country's economic distress.
Catenation International's Patented Liquid Distributor Raises CO₂ Capture Efficiency Above 90%
May. 15 2026
Catenation International's Patented Liquid Distributor Raises CO₂ Capture Efficiency Above 90%
Catenation International Co., Ltd., an engineering company based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has achieved a significant advancement in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology through its patented liquid distributor for carbon dioxide absorber towers. By optimizing the tower's internal components, the technology increases carbon capture efficiency from the conventional 60–70% range to more than 90%.
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Fugro Awarded Geotechnical Site Investigation Contract for 600 MW Fengmiao 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Apr. 29 2026
Fugro Awarded Geotechnical Site Investigation Contract for 600 MW Fengmiao 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Fugro has been awarded a geotechnical site investigation contract by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the 600 MW Fengmiao 2 Offshore Wind Farm, one of the projects selected under Taiwan's Round 2 offshore wind development program.
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ISO and BSI Launch New ISO 14001:2026 Standard to Strengthen ESG Governance and Corporate Resilience
Apr. 27 2026
ISO and BSI Launch New ISO 14001:2026 Standard to Strengthen ESG Governance and Corporate Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BSI), recently hosted a global online briefing to introduce the updated ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System standard. The event aimed to support organizations in navigating an increasingly challenging operating environment marked by rising energy costs, heightened supply chain risks, and more stringent regulatory requirements.
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Formosa 2 Holds Refinancing Ceremony Marking Taiwan and Asia-Pacific Offshore Wind Milestone
Apr. 24 2026
Formosa 2 Holds Refinancing Ceremony Marking Taiwan and Asia-Pacific Offshore Wind Milestone
Formosa 2 Wind Power Co., Ltd. held a refinancing ceremony in Taipei on Friday to mark the completion of its approximately NT$58.9 billion refinancing and to thank the shareholders, financial institutions and project partners involved in the transaction.
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OMNI Features｜Operation Epic Fury Drives Oil Volatility: Blockade, Sanctions Threaten Global Energy Flows
Apr. 23 2026
OMNI Features｜Operation Epic Fury Drives Oil Volatility: Blockade, Sanctions Threaten Global Energy Flows
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran under "Operation Epic Fury" have introduced significant disruptions to global energy markets, particularly affecting oil supply chains. The U.S. naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, combined with intensified sanctions on Iran’s oil shipping network, is constraining a critical source of global crude exports.
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2025 State Street Asia-Pacific Institutional Press Awards Honor Outstanding Financial Journalists
Apr. 21 2026
2025 State Street Asia-Pacific Institutional Press Awards Honor Outstanding Financial Journalists
State Street today (21) announced the winners of the 2025 State Street Asia Pacific Institutional Press Awards (STT Press Awards), recognizing outstanding media coverage of institutional financial services across the region.
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IEEPA Tariff Refunds Worth Hundreds of Billions Set to Begin PwC Urges Businesses to Seize Critical Refund Window
Apr. 20 2026
IEEPA Tariff Refunds Worth Hundreds of Billions Set to Begin PwC Urges Businesses to Seize Critical Refund Window
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Feb. 20 ruling that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) lacked clear statutory authorization, significant progress has recently been made on the tariff refund process. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially issued detailed refund procedures and system operation guidelines. The total amount of refunds involved is estimated to reach hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars, a development expected to have major implications for U.S. importers as well as related exporters in Taiwan.
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Ørsted Launches Taiwan's First Co-Created Fisheries Safety and Communication Guidelines for Offshore Wind Operations
Apr. 20 2026
Ørsted Launches Taiwan's First Co-Created Fisheries Safety and Communication Guidelines for Offshore Wind Operations
Ørsted today (20) announced the launch of Taiwan's first fisheries safety and communication guidelines initiated by an offshore wind developer and co-developed with fishing communities, including the Changhua Fishermen's Association (CFA), regional fishery groups, and academic experts.
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HKPC's AI Inspection Robot "HazardBot" Receives Bronze at 2026 Edison Awards Advancing Smart Nuclear Infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area
Apr. 17 2026
HKPC's AI Inspection Robot "HazardBot" Receives Bronze at 2026 Edison Awards Advancing Smart Nuclear Infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area
The "HazardBot" autonomous transformable wheel-legged inspection robot, jointly developed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, CGN (Shenzhen) Operation Technology and Radiation Monitoring Co., Ltd., Sun Yat-sen University, Xi'an Jiaotong University and Direct Drive Tech Co., Ltd., has received sector funding support under the Innovation and Technology Fund of the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) and was awarded the Bronze Prize at the prestigious global innovation and technology awards, the Edison Awards.
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UK–Taiwan Celebrate 20 Years of Renewable Energy Partnership; Advancing Toward a Net-Zero Future
Apr. 09 2026
UK–Taiwan Celebrate 20 Years of Renewable Energy Partnership; Advancing Toward a Net-Zero Future
The British Office Taipei and Taiwan's Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs jointly hosted the "UK–Taiwan 20th Anniversary Renewable Energy Gala Dinner" on April 1, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. The event brought together senior government officials and industry representatives from both sides. UK Trade Envoy to Taiwan, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, and Director-General Chuang Ming-chi attended the event, marking two decades of close collaboration and celebrating the remarkable evolution of offshore wind energy from early-stage planning to a mature industry.
