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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.
OMNI Features｜UK-Brazil Team Unveils Snake-Like Robot for Offshore Wind Farms Inspections
Sep. 03 2025
OMNI Features｜UK-Brazil Team Unveils Snake-Like Robot for Offshore Wind Farms Inspections
A joint team from the U.K.'s National Robotarium and Brazil's Senai Cimatec has developed a flexible underwater robot designed to transform offshore wind farms inspections. The one-meter-long, tentacle-like device uses a soft backbone and tendon-like cables to maneuver around complex subsea structures, offering a safer and more precise alternative to traditional rigid systems.
OMNI Features｜U.S. Halts Ørsted's Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project over Security Concerns
Aug. 25 2025
OMNI Features｜U.S. Halts Ørsted's Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project over Security Concerns
The U.S. government has ordered Ørsted, the Danish energy company, to suspend work on its offshore wind project, Revolution Wind, citing national security concerns.
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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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Taiwan Marks Breakthrough in Geothermal Development as Baseload Power Secures First FPIC Approval Advancing a Community-Centered Energy Partnership Model
Nov. 10 2025
Taiwan Marks Breakthrough in Geothermal Development as Baseload Power Secures First FPIC Approval Advancing a Community-Centered Energy Partnership Model
Baseload Power Taiwan, a global geothermal developer, has marked a major milestone in Taiwan's renewable energy transition by obtaining the nation's first-ever Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for a geothermal exploration and development project under the Indigenous Peoples Basic Law. On November 9, the company inaugurated its local office in Hongye Village, Wanrong Township, Hualien County, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the community—establishing a new paradigm in which energy development and community revitalization advance hand in hand.
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Experts Predict China Could Outperform 2035 Emissions Targets Yet Doubts Persist over Short-Term Cuts
Nov. 06 2025
Experts Predict China Could Outperform 2035 Emissions Targets Yet Doubts Persist over Short-Term Cuts
A strong majority of experts (69%) believe that China will significantly or partly overachieve its new climate targets for 2035 of reducing emissions by 7 to 10% compared to peak levels, illustrating that China can indeed achieve much higher reductions. That's according to the results of the latest expert survey conducted by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS).
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TASS2025 Sustainable Taiwan Expo Held in Kaohsiung to Foster Industry Exchange for Enterprise Net-Zero Transformation
Nov. 04 2025
TASS2025 Sustainable Taiwan Expo Held in Kaohsiung to Foster Industry Exchange for Enterprise Net-Zero Transformation
The TASS 2025 Sustainable Taiwan Expo (TASS2025), the most influential sustainability event in the Asia-Pacific region, will be grandly held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center from November 5 to 7. Co-organized by Intercon Convention Management (Intercon) and the Taiwan Alliance for Sustainable Supply (TASS), the event serves as a premier platform driving industrial collaboration toward net-zero transformation.
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2025 Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan Conclude Successfully Highlighting Global Focus on Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Oct. 31 2025
2025 Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan Conclude Successfully Highlighting Global Focus on Renewable Energy and Sustainability
Co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and SEMI's Green Energy and Sustainability Alliance (GESA), the Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan exhibitions concluded successfully today (October 31). The joint event brought together 450 leading domestic and international enterprises across 1,600 booths, attracting a total of 20,000 professional visitors and industry participants over three days.
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IX Renewables and Asia Cement Corporation Join Forces to Sign Cooperation Agreement for "Rui Li 1" Floating Offshore Wind Project
Oct. 29 2025
IX Renewables and Asia Cement Corporation Join Forces to Sign Cooperation Agreement for "Rui Li 1" Floating Offshore Wind Project
During the 2025 Energy Taiwan, IX Renewables and Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) signed a cooperation agreement for the "Rui Li 1" floating offshore wind project. The partnership marks a major milestone in Taiwan's renewable energy journey – combining international offshore expertise with strong local industrial capabilities. It adds new momentum into a sector that has until recently been slowing, as the country works to advance its energy transition and net-zero ambitions.
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Skyborn Renewables Showcases Comprehensive Offshore Wind Value Chain at Energy Taiwan 2025
Oct. 28 2025
Skyborn Renewables Showcases Comprehensive Offshore Wind Value Chain at Energy Taiwan 2025
Skyborn Renewables（天豐新能源）participated in Energy Taiwan 2025, presenting its theme, "Mapping the Full Offshore Wind Value Chain." The company highlighted achievements in maritime engineering, world-class ecological research, and the implementation of ten community co-prosperity initiatives, demonstrating Skyborn's long-term commitment to sustainable value creation in Taiwan.
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Linde LienHwa Debuts Taiwan's First Fuel Cell Truck at Energy Taiwan 2025 Accelerating the Path to Net-Zero Mobility and Industrial Innovation
Oct. 27 2025
Linde LienHwa Debuts Taiwan's First Fuel Cell Truck at Energy Taiwan 2025 Accelerating the Path to Net-Zero Mobility and Industrial Innovation
Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 27, 2025 – Linde LienHwa, Taiwan's industrial gases company, will showcase groundbreaking hydrogen solutions at the Energy Taiwan / Net Zero Sustainability Expo from October 29 (Wed) to October 31 (Fri) in Taipei as the debut of Taiwan's first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck; and speeches by Dr. Joachim von Schéele, Linde's Global Director of Commercialization, who will present the latest hydrogen technologies and performance in Taiwan for the very first time. Linde LienHwa continues to take the lead in advancing hydrogen adoptions with partners, accelerating the pathway to net zero through both mobility and industrial applications.
