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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."
CSBC Holds Naming and Launch Ceremony for "Taiwan Research Vessel Blue Ocean 101" and "Taiwan Research Vessel Blue Ocean 102"
Aug. 14 2026
CSBC Holds Naming and Launch Ceremony for "Taiwan Research Vessel Blue Ocean 101" and "Taiwan Research Vessel Blue Ocean 102"
CSBC Corporation, Taiwan (CSBC) held a launch and naming ceremony on the 11th at its Kaohsiung Shipyard for the 100-ton "Taiwan Research Vessel Blue Ocean 101" (澄波 NO.101) and the 300-ton "Taiwan Research Vessel Blue Ocean 102." (澄波 NO.102)
Hai Long Offshore Wind Project Completes NT$55 Billion Incremental Financing; 11 Banks Join for the First Time
Aug. 11 2026
Hai Long Offshore Wind Project Completes NT$55 Billion Incremental Financing; 11 Banks Join for the First Time
The Hai Long Offshore Wind Project, jointly developed by Japan's Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Canada-based Northland Power Inc., and Malaysia's Gentari International Renewables Pte. Ltd., announced on August 11 that it had completed NT$55 billion in incremental financing. In addition to support from the project's existing 7 Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and participating lenders, the financing expansion also attracted the participation of the National Credit Guarantee Center and 17 financial institutions, including 6 existing participating banks that increased their commitments and 11 newly participating public-sector, private-sector, and foreign banks.
President Lai Meets Brookings Institution Delegation, Calling for Deeper Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation in AI and Technology Security
Aug. 06 2026
President Lai Meets Brookings Institution Delegation, Calling for Deeper Taiwan-U.S. Cooperation in AI and Technology Security
President Ching-Te Lai met with a delegation from the Brookings Institution (布魯金斯研究院) on Aug. 5, expressing appreciation for the institution's long-standing attention to Taiwan and its efforts in promoting mutual understanding between Taiwan and the United States.
Taiwan Reduces Coastal Waste by 66% as "Salute to the Sea" Program Strengthens Marine Management
Aug. 06 2026
Taiwan Reduces Coastal Waste by 66% as "Salute to the Sea" Program Strengthens Marine Management
The Executive Yuan held the 2025 performance review meeting for the "Salute to the Seas, the Coastal Cleaning and Maintenance Project" (COASTAL CLEAN-UP) on Aug. 4, assessing the progress of coastal conservation efforts by central agencies and local governments. Through cross-agency collaboration, surveyed coastal waste has declined from 2,294 metric tons in 2019 to 772 metric tons in 2025, representing a reduction of approximately 66%.
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SCI Pharmtech Joins Enel X Taiwan's Virtual Power Plant to Achieve a Triple Win in Resilience, Sustainability, and Profitability
Jul. 29 2026
SCI Pharmtech Joins Enel X Taiwan's Virtual Power Plant to Achieve a Triple Win in Resilience, Sustainability, and Profitability
Enel X Taiwan, which obtained its "Specified Electricity Supplier" license earlier this year, announced that active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturer SCI Pharmtech, Inc. (SCI) has officially joined its Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Starting from the Q3 2026, SCI Pharmtech will integrate approximately 1 MW of flexible capacity from its backup power assets into Taipower's Energy Trading Platform for "Spinning Reserve Ancillary Services," supporting grid stability while maintaining production reliability and product quality.
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New Assessment Shows Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farms Deliver Measurable Benefits Beyond Megawatts
Jul. 29 2026
New Assessment Shows Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farms Deliver Measurable Benefits Beyond Megawatts
Ørsted on July 29 released its Value Beyond Megawatts report, the first comprehensive and quantitative assessment in Taiwan evaluating the social and environmental impacts of a GW-scale offshore wind portfolio. Covering the Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm with a total installed capacity of 1.82 GW—including the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a, and Greater Changhua 2b & 4.
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MOEA Unveils New Offshore Wind Power Roadmap, Targeting Up to 27.9 GW of Installed Capacity by 2039
Jul. 24 2026
MOEA Unveils New Offshore Wind Power Roadmap, Targeting Up to 27.9 GW of Installed Capacity by 2039
The MOEA announced the "2026–2039 Offshore Wind Mid- to Long-term Development Plan," aiming to add approximately 15–18 GW of offshore wind development capacity. Under a four-year auction mechanism, around 8 GW will be allocated in each phase, with the government targeting cumulative installed capacity of 18.3–19.9 GW by 2035 and 24.7–27.9 GW by 2039.
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Taiwan's Ocean Industry Output Reaches NT$1.5 Trillion in 2024, Cementing Blue Economy as a Key Growth Engine
Jul. 24 2026
Taiwan's Ocean Industry Output Reaches NT$1.5 Trillion in 2024, Cementing Blue Economy as a Key Growth Engine
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) announced on July 24 that the nation's total ocean industry output reached NT$1.5108 trillion in 2024, accounting for approximately 5.9% of GDP, underscoring the blue economy's emergence as a trillion-dollar pillar of economic growth.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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DHL Group and LONGi Solar sign MoU to Advance Global Renewable Energy and Sustainable Logistics Solutions
Jul. 23 2026
DHL Group and LONGi Solar sign MoU to Advance Global Renewable Energy and Sustainable Logistics Solutions
DHL Group, the world's leading logistics provider, and LONGi Solar, a global leader in high-efficiency solar technologies, have signed an MOU to advance green-energy deployment and low-emission logistics innovation. The partnership will focus on expanding the use of distributed solar solutions, including LONGi's latest Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) technology, across DHL facilities in Europe to improve energy efficiency and support long-term decarbonization goals.
