Features
Japan’s Overseas Oil and Gas Financing Threatens the Global Energy Transition
A new report by the South Korea-based think tank Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), “Billions Off Course: Japan’s Oil and Gas Financing Fueling the Climate Crisis,” provides a detailed look at Japan's persistent overseas oil and gas financing.
Green Steel: Powering The Low-carbon Economy
Green steel is produced without fossil fuels and has significantly lower emissions than traditional steel. The IEA sees green steel development as a critical step in global decarbonisation and for companies that rely on steel throughout their supply chains.
Renewable Energy
Top 10 Biggest Renewable Energy Companies
The world's top renewable energy companies are critical to global decarbonisation efforts. They range from specialised manufacturers to full value chain operations that are subsidiaries of the world's largest energy producers.
Top 7 Renewable Energy Innovations: Pioneering the Future
Renewable energy innovation is crucial for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, particularly in hard-to-decarbonise sectors like heavy industry. Promising advancements, from floating offshore wind farms to green hydrogen production, are expected to significantly expand renewable energy capacity and contribute to these climate goals.
Fossil Fuel
Steel Decarbonisation: A Pathway To Development
Decarbonising the steel industry is necessary for global climate goals and hinges on scaling up low-emissions production technologies, like renewable energy-powered EAFs and green hydrogen. An improved policy framework and industry support are critical for this shift.
ASEAN Countries Do Not Yet Have a “Young” Coal Power Plant Problem [Op-Ed]
The recommended pathway to limit the global temperature increase to below 1.5°C is for developed countries to phase out coal power generation by 2030, while developing countries should do so by 2040. Hozefa Merchant shares his view on the challenges of transitioning from coal to clean energy should the region add new coal capacity.
Region
Geothermal Energy in the Philippines: A Sustainablity Powerhouse
Geothermal energy is a sustainable and reliable source of power for the Philippines. The country has significant geothermal resources and is located along the Ring of Fire. As a result, the country has the world's third-largest geothermal capacity.
Solar 53% Cheaper than Fossil Fuels in Malaysia
Malaysia has solid renewable energy market fundamentals and, according to the IEA, hosts low investment risks for project investors. The country is just a step away from unlocking the advantages of the clean energy transition but the government needs policy reforms and more ambitious climate goals.