Otago’s Regional Deal Puts Delivery on a Six-Month Clock
Otago Central Lakes councils and New Zealand’s government have signed a regional deal linking growth with housing, transport, energy and essential services.
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Singapore’s Grid Partnership Starts With Tradable Power
Singapore and the World Bank Group have launched a three-year partnership for ASEAN electricity integration.
Read analysisCanada’s Heat Pump Rebate Targets the Replacement Moment
Canada has announced a national heat pump rebate designed to approve applications within a day.
Read analysisUrban Drinking Water Supply Through Integrated Infrastructure
Monterrey's El Cuchillo II aqueduct expands water conveyance from an existing reservoir to metropolitan treatment facilities. The city's wider infrastructure program combines additional capacity with planned aqueduct maintenance and pressure management.
Read analysisNepal’s Highway Approval Funds Road Capacity and Wildlife Passage Together
ADB has approved US$305.75 million for Nepal’s highway improvements, combining road investment with a conservation grant and technical assistance.
Read analysisDurban’s Pump Test Keeps Water Restoration Behind the Repair
A Durban Heights raw-water pump stopped again during testing after repairs, extending reduced supply.
Read analysisIndonesia Begins Building a Shared Home for Super-Pollutant Policy
Indonesia has begun formation work for a super-pollutant unit targeted to operate in 2027. The proposed unit would connect emissions data, national climate commitments and sector policy, with coordination and local support among its stated responsibilities.
Read analysisOfgem Rejects a Connection Change That Lost Its Replacement Rules
Ofgem has rejected a transmission connection code change after its companion framework was withdrawn.
Read analysisChile’s Approval Record Measures a Project Pipeline, Not Delivered Investment
Chile’s environmental regulator reports a record quarterly value of approved projects. The figures show movement through environmental assessment, while leaving financing, construction and the delivery of services to be established project by project.
Read analysisDoomadgee Water Upgrades Put Storage and Treatment on Different Timetables
Doomadgee’s new treated-water tank is commissioned, while its treatment plant has entered construction.
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