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Global Wind Giants Include Equinor Exit South Korea as Costs Soar and Permits Stall
Jun. 06 2026
Global Wind Giants Include Equinor Exit South Korea as Costs Soar and Permits Stall
Global offshore wind developers are increasingly scaling back or exiting South Korea as rising costs, financing challenges, and complex regulatory requirements undermine project viability. Norway's Equinor recently decided to halt its 750 MW Firefly (Bandibuli) floating offshore wind farm off Ulsan (울산 반딧불 부유식 해상풍력 발전소, 반딧불부유식해상풍력) , a project valued at approximately KRW 6 trillion and regarded as the world's largest single floating offshore wind farm.
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
Jun. 05 2026
Executive Yuan: Taiwan Classified Among Lower-Risk Economies in U.S. Section 301 Forced Labor Import Investigation
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 3 that, according to the findings of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under its Section 301 investigation concerning import prohibitions on goods produced with forced labor, Taiwan has been designated as one of 14 economies assessed as presenting a relatively lower level of risk. As a result, the USTR has proposed an additional 10% tariff on Taiwan, compared with the proposed 12.5% tariff on other economies.
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
Jun. 03 2026
Taipower's Electricity Carbon Emission Factor Drops to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh; MOEA Reports Progress in Energy Transition
The Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on June 2 that the 2025 electricity carbon emission factor for public electricity retailers has decreased to 0.467 kg CO₂e/kWh, representing a 1.5% reduction from 2024 and an overall decline of approximately 12% compared with 2016.
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
Jun. 02 2026
MOEA AI X Innovation Pavilion Opens at InnoVEX, Featuring Award-Winning AI Technologies and Emerging Startups
On, 2nd June, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology opened the AI X Innovation Pavilion at InnoVEX, showcasing 31 cutting-edge technologies spanning smart machinery, communications, green energy, semiconductors, biotechnology, and medical devices. The exhibition features achievements from the TREE Program (Taiwan Research-Institute Advanced Technology Entrepreneur Ecosystem Program, TREE) and winners of the "2026 Best AI Awards", highlighting Taiwan's growing strength in AI innovation and cross-sector applications.
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Guantang LNG Terminal Completes Early Gas Supply Test Achieves Output Capacity of 900 Tons per Hour
Jun. 09 2025
Guantang LNG Terminal Completes Early Gas Supply Test Achieves Output Capacity of 900 Tons per Hour
The testing and commissioning of CPC Taiwan's Guantang LNG Terminal is progressing ahead of schedule. On June 6, 2025, the terminal successfully completed a test of its natural gas output capacity at 900 tons per hour. This milestone was reached one week earlier than originally planned, demonstrating CPC's commitment to supporting the government's domestic energy transition policies and ensuring a stable gas supply.
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Ministry of Environment Proposes Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Initiates with Pilot Declaration System
Jun. 09 2025
Ministry of Environment Proposes Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Initiates with Pilot Declaration System
In response to media reports about domestic manufacturers facing pressure from the introduction of carbon fees and low-priced imports, while Taiwan's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) appears to lack progress, the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) clarified that it is currently studying international carbon pricing schemes as a foundation for developing a domestic CBAM framework. In 2025, the MOENV is planning to introduce a trial declaration system and aims to complete the necessary legislative work in 2026 to launch the trial. The MOENV will continue to monitor the legal and implementation developments of CBAMs globally and make necessary adjustments to ensure fair competition for domestic industries and importers.
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PwC Taiwan Accredited by Ministry of Environment to Deliver Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Verification and Assurance Services
Jun. 03 2025
PwC Taiwan Accredited by Ministry of Environment to Deliver Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Verification and Assurance Services
As the Ministry of Environment (MOENVNV) officially began levying carbon fees this year on the first and second batches of regulated emission sources, it further announced in March that a third batch of emission sources will be required to conduct inventory and reporting starting in 2026. This third batch includes high energy- or fuel-consuming sectors such as service industries, transportation, healthcare institutions, colleges and universities, and small to medium-sized manufacturers, demonstrating the MOENV's determination to drive decarbonization efforts across various ministries.
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AIDC Becomes Taiwan's First Enterprise to Attain U.S. DoD CMMC Level 2 Certification, Leads UAV Alliance to Secure NT$1 Billion in Global Orders
May. 29 2025
AIDC Becomes Taiwan's First Enterprise to Attain U.S. DoD CMMC Level 2 Certification, Leads UAV Alliance to Secure NT$1 Billion in Global Orders
Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) has become the first company in Taiwan to officially receive the U.S. Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Final Status), demonstrating its strong cybersecurity capabilities and enhancing its competitiveness in pursuing U.S. defense contracts. As the chair of the "Taiwan Excellence Drone International Business Opportunity Alliance" (TEDIBOA), AIDC, with strong support from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), led alliance members to Texas, USA, to participate in the global flagship event "XPONENTIAL 2025," establishing a Taiwan Pavilion and successfully engaging in over 20 cooperation opportunities, with total potential business exceeding NT$1 billion.
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CSBC Corporation and DNV Launch Joint Technical Seminar on the Future of Green and Smart Shipping
May. 28 2025
CSBC Corporation and DNV Launch Joint Technical Seminar on the Future of Green and Smart Shipping
CSBC Corporation Taiwan(CSBC) and DNV co-hosted the 10th Joint Technical Seminar on May 28th, with a core focus on the future of maritime technology. The event brought together experts, scholars, and industry leaders from the shipping and shipbuilding sectors to explore transformative opportunities and technological pathways for the global shipping industry amid the challenge of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Taiwan Water Corporation Advances Green Energy Development with Launch of Hushan Small Hydropower Plant Setting a New Benchmark for Low-Carbon Sustainability
May. 28 2025
Taiwan Water Corporation Advances Green Energy Development with Launch of Hushan Small Hydropower Plant Setting a New Benchmark for Low-Carbon Sustainability
On May 28th, Taiwan Water Corporation (TWC), in partnership with AES Mega, held the inauguration ceremony of the Hushan Small Hydropower Plant at the Hushan Water Purification Plant in Yunlin. This event highlights TWC’s ongoing commitment to green energy development. Representatives from the Energy Administration, Water Resources Agency, Central Region Water Resources Branch, Yunlin County Government, Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the Taiwan SHP Industries Alliance, and Austrian equipment supplier GUGLER also attended, witnessing the results of successful public-private and international collaboration in advancing renewable energy.
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Vena Group Spins Off Data Centre Operations into Vena Nexus to Drive Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Growth Across Asia-Pacific
May. 28 2025
Vena Group Spins Off Data Centre Operations into Vena Nexus to Drive Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Growth Across Asia-Pacific
Vena Global Group Pte Ltd ("Vena Group") today announced the launch of Vena Nexus Group Pte Ltd ("Vena Nexus"), a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to the development of AI-ready data centre infrastructure ("AI-DC"). As part of this initiative, Vena Group has transferred all related activities, personnel, and development pipeline for AI-DC solutions from Vena Energy, its renewable energy arm, to Vena Nexus.
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BSMI Introduces National Standards and Mandatory Inspections for Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Ensure Quality and Advance Carbon Reduction Goals
May. 28 2025
BSMI Introduces National Standards and Mandatory Inspections for Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Ensure Quality and Advance Carbon Reduction Goals
In response to global climate change and the push for carbon reduction policies, the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has become a major trend in low-carbon transportation development worldwide. To align with national aviation policy and industry demands, Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has established national standards for SAF and included it within the scope of mandatory inspection. This move ensures product quality compliance and supports the aviation industry in reaching net-zero carbon emission targets.
