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What’s Behind Gas Expansion in Australia – New Report
A new report reveals that Japanese and Korean corporate profits fuel gas expansion in Australia, jeopardising climate goals and posing financial risks. Despite warnings from the IEA that no new gas projects are needed for a net-zero future, Australia continues to expand LNG exports, risking increased emissions and environmental harm while locking in fossil fuel dependence.
What Lawmakers in the Philippines Can Do To Lower Power Prices
While the Philippines has made strides in developing its clean energy market, accelerating the energy transition to levels consistent with a net-zero aligned pathway requires scaling up the build-up of renewables, expanding the power grid and limiting new fossil fuel capacity and imports.
Renewable Energy
Charting the Path Of Solar Energy in Mexico
Mexico has ideal conditions for solar energy. However, solar makes up just a fraction of the energy mix, which is heavily dominated by natural gas. To reach its 2030 renewable energy goals, the country must speed up solar capacity additions.
Solar Energy in South Africa Powers Forward Despite Coal’s Hold
South Africa's energy landscape is slowly shifting. Solar energy is expanding at record speed, yet coal still dominates the grid and drives rolling blackouts. Updating ageing and building new transmission infrastructure will be critical for the country's ongoing energy transition.
Fossil Fuel
Philippines LNG Imports Costing Households Billions
Experts warn that plans to expand LNG import infrastructure, paired with the volatility of the fuel on global markets, will financially burden the country, as well as significantly increase electricity prices for consumers at times when cheaper, cleaner, renewable energy alternatives remain underutilised and readily available.
LNG Usage in Southeast Asia Should Be Ending, Not Moving Forward, Experts Claim
LNG does not fit Southeast Asia's energy sector due to price volatility, European arbitrage opportunities swinging supply away from the region, shipping route disruptions and self-serving vested Japanese corporate interests. What's needed is policy-level change. But do countries have the political self-will and determination to make the right decision?
Region
Indonesia’s RUPTL 2025-2034: New Electricity Supply Plan Misses the Mark
Indonesia’s new electricity plan signals a setback for clean energy. Increased reliance on fossil fuels and no clear plan for coal phaseout threaten both climate goals and economic growth. Despite abundant renewable resources, the country prioritises gas and coal, risking higher costs, environmental harm, and missed opportunities to lead in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.
Stranded Assets Linked to MDB Finance Trigger Asia’s Economic Tailspins
Many Asian countries, including Bangladesh, face the economic fallout of investing in stranded fossil fuel assets. Despite billions spent on gas pipelines and power plants, these projects remain largely unused, highlighting the urgent need to shift towards affordable, renewable energy solutions.
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