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Expanding Japan’s Energy Storage Market
Japan’s grid is expanding solar and onshore wind, but variability is stressing real-time balance. A new REI Japan report argues that accelerating grid-scale batteries and large-capacity EV batteries could unlock clean, reliable growth—reducing the need for new fossil plants and cutting energy dependence on imports. The window is open for utilities and investors to catalyse a first-mover shift in Japan’s energy transition.
Thailand’s Energy Sector in 2026
Thailand has come a long way from the discovery and domestic production of oil and natural gas. Today, LNG imports dominate its energy mix, with the country boasting the largest LNG import capacity in the region and planning to expand it further. However, experts warn this poses risks to Thailand's economy, environment, and net-zero goals.
Renewable Energy
Bridging the Gender Gap: The Benefits of Including More Women in Asia’s Energy Sector
Empowering women to participate fully and thrive economically and professionally, especially in the energy sector, is central to a just energy transition. While, globally, there has been progress, albeit slow, Asia stands out as one of the regions where gender inequality in the transition remains most severe.
Top Five Green Energy Stocks in India for 2026
India’s green energy push is scaling rapidly, backed by long-term PPAs, robust grid expansion and strong government support, with a goal of 500 GW in non-fossil capacity by 2030. Foreign capital flow and domestic manufacturing upgrades are fueling a multi-year growth runway in solar, wind and storage, even as tender pace moderates in the near term. Key players such as Adani Green, Suzlon, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and ACME Solar are well-positioned to benefit from stable cash flows and expanding export opportunities.
Fossil Fuel
LNG Prices in 2026: From Seller’s Market to Buyer’s Advantage
Global LNG supply is set to surge in 2026, with roughly 93–150 million tonnes per annum of new capacity coming online, pushing prices downward and shifting the market from seller-led to buyer-led. Despite a welcomed demand uptick in Asia, Europe’s imports are expected to stabilise, while China’s rebound remains pivotal to absorbing the wave.
Oil Prices Surge as US–Iran War Threatens Global Energy Supply
After the war in Ukraine, the current developments in Iran are yet another, potentially even starker reminder of the inherent unreliability and vulnerability of global oil and gas supply chains. Asian countries that failed to improve the resilience of their energy systems the first time around are now poised to suffer the greatest economic damage.
Region
New Direction for the Energy Sector After the 2026 Bangladesh Elections
Bangladesh is at a crossroads, and the direction it will choose will greatly influence the future of its energy sector, economy and population's well-being. What’s known is that the new government should prioritise leaving energy poverty and insecurity behind, and, with that, fossil fuels as well.
2026 Thailand elections: Climate and Energy Take a Back Seat
Analysts don't expect the winning party to prioritise climate and the energy transition as standalone items in its political agenda, but instead consider them enablers for economic growth. Regardless of the approach, Thailand needs to phase out fossil fuels and accelerate renewables deployment to boost energy security, alleviate air pollution and ensure massive cost cuts.
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