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2026 New Energy and Carbon Market Business Strategic Forum Focusing on Carbon Costs, Electricity Risks, and Corporate Competitiveness
Jul. 16 2026
2026 New Energy and Carbon Market Business Strategic Forum Focusing on Carbon Costs, Electricity Risks, and Corporate Competitiveness
The global energy transition is rapidly reshaping the business environment. As carbon pricing, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), sustainability disclosure requirements, electricity market reforms, and green finance continue to evolve, businesses are facing far more than ESG compliance. These developments are fundamentally transforming corporate cost structures, energy resilience, and the way capital markets evaluate business performance.
Co-organized by EnergyOMNI and RECCESSARY, the "2026 New Energy and Carbon Market Business Strategic Forum" will bring together policymakers, multinational corporations, energy industry leaders, financial institutions, and technology experts under the central theme of "Carbon Costs, Electricity Risks, and Capital Screening."
Ørsted Wins Taiwan Biodiversity Action Award Silver for Second Consecutive Year Demonstrating the Coexistence of Renewable Energy and Nature
Jul. 23 2026
Ørsted Wins Taiwan Biodiversity Action Award Silver for Second Consecutive Year Demonstrating the Coexistence of Renewable Energy and Nature
Ørsted was awarded the Silver Award in the For-Profit Organization Category at the 2026 Taiwan Biodiversity Action Award (TWBA), becoming the only offshore wind company recognized this year. This marks the second consecutive year that Ørsted has received the prestigious biodiversity award, reflecting broad recognition of the company's commitment to protecting nature while developing and operating large-scale offshore wind farms in Taiwan.
Taiwan's Offshore Wind at a Crossroads: Navigating the Next Decade in a Changing World
Jul. 23 2026
Taiwan's Offshore Wind at a Crossroads: Navigating the Next Decade in a Changing World
Over the past decade, Taiwan's offshore wind industry has grown rapidly, building a comprehensive supply chain from the ground up and establishing itself as one of Asia's leading offshore wind markets. Today, however, the industry stands at a critical crossroads. As global supply chains are reshaped, interest rates remain high, geopolitical tensions intensify, and energy investment priorities evolve, what lies ahead for Taiwan's offshore wind sector?
MOEA Warns Proposed Budget Cuts Could Undermine Taiwan's Drone Industry and Defense Capability
Jul. 23 2026
MOEA Warns Proposed Budget Cuts Could Undermine Taiwan's Drone Industry and Defense Capability
The MOEA on July 21 urged lawmakers to reject a proposal by the Kuomintang (KMT) caucus to suspend the government's integrated uncrewed systems development program and eliminate its FY2026 budget. The ministry warned that cutting funding to zero would severely undermine one of Taiwan's fastest-growing industries, weaken national defense resilience, and disrupt efforts to build a trusted, non-China supply chain.
MOEA Releases Standard Administrative Contract for Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Clarifying Developers' Rights and Obligations
Jul. 23 2026
MOEA Releases Standard Administrative Contract for Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Clarifying Developers' Rights and Obligations
Following the Ministry of Economic Affairs' (MOEA) public announcement on March 27, 2026, of the selection mechanism for Round 3 Offshore Wind Zonal Development Program, and subsequent briefing sessions on the draft administrative contract for offshore wind zonal development held on April 2 and April 29, the MOEA today (July 23) released the standard administrative contract template for Round 3.
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OMNI Features｜74% Back Rapid Overturning of Effective Ban for New Onshore Wind After Election．DTI and Sumitomo Corporation Intend to Enhance FPIP Development in the Philippines
Jun. 28 2024
OMNI Features｜74% Back Rapid Overturning of Effective Ban for New Onshore Wind After Election．DTI and Sumitomo Corporation Intend to Enhance FPIP Development in the Philippines
Polling by Savanta for climate charity Possible found 74% of those quizzed supported the rapid overturning of the effective ban on onshore wind, because it was good for the climate, would bring down energy bills, or both. Just 11% opposed such a move, the survey of more than 2,300 people found. Nearly three-quarters of people support lifting the de facto ban on new onshore wind farms within weeks of the election, polling has suggested.
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Advancing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan: Successful "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" Forum Held by WFO and TIER
Jun. 28 2024
Advancing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan: Successful "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" Forum Held by WFO and TIER
The World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) co-hosted the "Realizing Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan" forum in Taipei. This event, which aimed to accelerate the development of Taiwan's floating offshore wind power through pre-commercial initiatives, attracted nearly 200 participants, including government representatives, industry experts, financial investors, ICT experts, think tanks, media, and diplomatic representatives.
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CSBC Completes Delivery of 63 Domestically Manufactured Subsea Foundation Piles for Hai Long Project
Jun. 27 2024
CSBC Completes Delivery of 63 Domestically Manufactured Subsea Foundation Piles for Hai Long Project
Today (27), the Hai Long Project and CSBC jointly held a completion ceremony for the subsea foundation pile manufacturing project. CSBC successfully completed 63 domestically produced piles, which were handed over to the Hai Long Project in the second quarter.
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OMNI Features｜SoftBank-Backed Ola Electric Set to Become India's First EV Listing．Legal Storm to Hit Rosebank as UK's Historic Ruling Brings Emissions from Burning Oil & Gas into Play
Jun. 26 2024
OMNI Features｜SoftBank-Backed Ola Electric Set to Become India's First EV Listing．Legal Storm to Hit Rosebank as UK's Historic Ruling Brings Emissions from Burning Oil & Gas into Play
Ola Electric is set to become the first electric vehicle manufacturer to list its shares in India after it gained regulatory approval for an initial public offering, but analysts said the company will need to show investors it can turn a profit amid mounting competition.
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Zhong Neng Wind Farm Achieves First Power Construction Progress on Track to Complete and Connect to Grid This Year
Jun. 26 2024
Zhong Neng Wind Farm Achieves First Power Construction Progress on Track to Complete and Connect to Grid This Year
China Steel Power Corporation announced today that the first turbine of the Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm Project (Zhong Neng Wind Farm) has commenced power generation, marking a significant step towards the project's scheduled completion and grid connection this year.
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Mailiao Power Station Proactively Requests Taipower to Issue Pending Electricity
Jun. 25 2024
Mailiao Power Station Proactively Requests Taipower to Issue Pending Electricity
In response to concerns from the Legislative Yuan's KMT caucus regarding the extension of Mailiao Power Station Unit 1 due to power shortages, Taipower clarified that the extension was requested by the operator in May to compensate for power not delivered due to force majeure. This request is unrelated to the decommissioning of Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 1, which was retired according to legal requirements. The decommissioned Maanshan NPP Unit 1 was planned to be replaced by the higher-capacity Fong Der Gas-fired Power Plant, ensuring an adequate power supply.
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OMNI Features｜Recurrent Energy Secures $513m for 1.2 GWh Energy Storage Project in the US．Elia Awards HVAC Contracts for World's First Energy Island．Japanese Consortium Forms Offshore Wind Technician Training Association to Address Industry Talent Shortage
Jun. 25 2024
OMNI Features｜Recurrent Energy Secures $513m for 1.2 GWh Energy Storage Project in the US．Elia Awards HVAC Contracts for World's First Energy Island．Japanese Consortium Forms Offshore Wind Technician Training Association to Address Industry Talent Shortage
The financing includes a $249m construction and term loan, a $163m tax equity bridge loan and $101m letter of credit facility.
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Efficient Combined-Cycle Power Plant Construction Saudi Arabia Signs $1.5 Billion Agreement for Siemens Energy Equipment
Jun. 25 2024
Efficient Combined-Cycle Power Plant Construction Saudi Arabia Signs $1.5 Billion Agreement for Siemens Energy Equipment
Saudi Arabia has a strategy to reach net zero by 2060 and is relying on modern, highly efficient gas- fired power plants in combination with CO2 capture and storage, to significantly reduce its emissions. Siemens Energy is supplying key power plant technologies that will provide almost 4 GW to the Kingdom, and in addition has also entered a long-term maintenance contract for 25 years for the two power plants, with a total value of approximately USD 1.5 billion.
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Insight Kaohsiung｜MRT Bureau Affirms Completion Target for Kaohsiung Yellow Line by 2028 Remains Unchanged．Kaohsiung City Offers Up to 50% Building Bulk Ratio Bonus to Help Companies Retain Talent by Building Employee Housing．Kaohsiung Accelerates Efforts to Establish Branches of NYCU and NTHU
Jun. 24 2024
Insight Kaohsiung｜MRT Bureau Affirms Completion Target for Kaohsiung Yellow Line by 2028 Remains Unchanged．Kaohsiung City Offers Up to 50% Building Bulk Ratio Bonus to Help Companies Retain Talent by Building Employee Housing．Kaohsiung Accelerates Efforts to Establish Branches of NYCU and NTHU
The contract for the civil and electromechanical works of the Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line "YC02 Package" was signed on June 18. In response to public concerns that the original plan to open the line in 2028 might be delayed until after 2034, the Kaohsiung MRT Bureau emphasized that the target to complete the entire Yellow Line by 2028 remains unchanged.
