#107 Silicone Rubber Price Dips 600 yuan/mt

AGEL has successfully commissioned 951 MW of renewable energy capacity across two locations in India: Baiya, Rajasthan (251 MW) and Khavda, Gujarat (700 MW). The newly commissioned portfolio consists of 926 MW of solar and 25 MW of hybrid projects, executed through various step-down subsidiaries. Following the receipt of all necessary clearances, the plants officially commenced commercial operations and power generation on March 30. With the integration of these new facilities, AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity has now expanded to 18,933.3 MW.

The UK government aims to strengthen cyber security regulations for its electricity and gas sectors following a recent attack on energy infrastructure in Poland. Highlighting the energy system as an 'attractive target' for adversaries, the government has launched an industry consultation on applying baseline cyber requirements—such as firewalls, access controls, and patch management—to all licensed energy organizations. Additionally, the thresholds for compliance with the stringent 2018 Network and Information System ('NIS') Regulations may be adjusted to cover a broader range of entities, including generators over 2 GW capacity. If expanded, more organizations will face increased compliance and security spending. Stakeholders have until May 22, 2026, to submit their views.

The International Finance Corporation ('IFC') is providing a loan of up to $125 million to 'OCI TerraSus Sdn. Bhd.' for a semiconductor-grade polysilicon manufacturing facility in Malaysia. The plant, a joint venture between Korea's 'OCI' and Japan's 'Tokuyama Corporation', is located in Sarawak and has a planned capacity of 10,000 MT with a total investment of $435 million. Powered by renewable energy, it is billed as Southeast Asia's first such facility, producing high-purity materials for silicon wafers and semiconductor chips amid surging 'AI' demand. This follows a $250 million 'IFC' loan granted last August for a 100,000 MT polysilicon plant in Oman.