Technology
Diamond batteries promise to power space probes for 100 years
Japan-produced prototype also holds potential to electrify underground mines
Energy
Automobiles
Electric car revolution fails to spark for Australia consumers
Resource-rich economy still heavily geared toward fossil fuels
Climate Change
Corporate Japan ditches coal abroad as global backlash grows
Trading houses bow out of business previously promoted by Tokyo
Energy
Mitsubishi pulls out of Vietnam coal plant amid climate concerns
Vinh Tan 3 project hit by backlash against carbon-intensive fuel
Climate Change
$5.6bn green fund to buy LNG-powered vessels for Japan's shippers
Anchor Ship joins private-sector push to help reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Energy
Sembcorp Marine's losses bode ill for Singaporean shipbuilding
Rig builder log warns of more pandemic pain as rival Keppel exits the industry
Energy
India's Reliance readies spinoff of oil-to-chemicals business
Conglomerate aims to reduce emissions to become 'net carbon zero' by 2035
Climate Change
Toshiba and GE in talks to produce offshore wind power equipment
Japan conglomerate taps US giant to compete against European and Chinese rivals
Energy
Indonesia's mining giants race to adapt as investors cool on coal
PTBA and Bumi bet on gasification tech to meet global demand for cleaner fuels
International relations
Iran agrees to 3 months of nuclear inspections with less access
UN agency chief 'stabilizes' situation with 'technical understanding'
Engineering & Construction
Komatsu aims for lead in hydrogen-powered mining trucks
Caterpillar rival looks to keep pace with resource groups' shift away from carbon
Companies
Cairn Energy files $1.2bn lawsuit against India in tax dispute
UK company pressures New Dehli to pay dues or risk loss of overseas assets
Energy
Japan's hydrogen fueling network expands to gas stations
Eneos chips away at key hurdle for fuel cell cars as regulations ease
Energy
Palm oil biodiesel makes volatile bet for Indonesia's Pertamina
Cost and ESG risks threaten state energy company's low-carbon pivot
Technology
LG wins key EV battery dispute against SK Innovation in US
Rival excluded from American market for 10 years but can sell to Ford and VW
Engineering & Construction
Japan's Chiyoda wins $13bn bid for LNG plants in Qatar
Planned export hub for Asia-bound shipments includes carbon-capture facilities
Climate Change
Japan's Jera to produce ammonia for power with Malaysia's Petronas
Energy company to bet on hydro for making fuel and give nation lead in technology
Energy
Mitsubishi to supply wind energy to Amazon facilities in Europe
Contract for 130,000 kW will help Japanese company shift to renewables
Energy
Thailand sells surplus LNG to Japan, emerging as re-exporter
State-run energy giant PTT also eyes shipments to China and other Asian buyers
Energy
Tepco joins Scandinavian trial to bring floating wind farms to Japan
Sixth largest maritime nation has potential to become renewables hub
