02 November 2026
Southeast Asia’s energy grid plan: One project at a time
After decades of discussion, the ASEAN Power Grid is taking shape through individual cross-border projects, building the foundations for wider regional electricity trade.
26 October 2026
Singapore draws energy security plan as Indonesia cuts gas supply
Singapore unveiled plans for five new gas-fired power plants, USD 4.1 billion in grid investment, higher solar and energy storage targets, and expanded renewable electricity imports from Malaysia.
21 October 2026
Exclusive: Philippines rooftop solar inquiries up tenfold since March
Rooftop solar inquiries in the Philippines have surged tenfold since March, the industry association president says. However, upfront costs remain high and financing gaps continue to slow the pace of installations.
19 October 2026
Taiwan AI growth highlights need for energy storage, renewables
Taiwan’s AI boom will require sustained investment in battery storage and renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Thailand are also adopting strategies to meet growing data center demand.
14 September 2026
Asia Reassesses LNG Reliance After Six Months of Hormuz Disruption
When energy planners across Asia assessed the risks of LNG dependence, a major geopolitical supply disruption was often treated as a tail risk. Six months of disruption around the Strait of Hormuz have changed that. Asian LNG demand has fallen for two consecutive years, 47 proposed power plants worth USD 52 billion have been cancelled or stalled, and the fiscal strain is spreading from energy bills into currency markets and public finances.
25 March 2026
Is Natural Gas a Fossil Fuel and Can it Be Renewable?
Despite its "clean" reputation, natural gas is unequivocally a fossil fuel, formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years. While it burns more cleanly than coal at the point of combustion, its primary component — methane — is a potent greenhouse gas driving climate change. As production surges to record highs, the debate intensifies over whether it is a viable "bridge fuel" or a significant obstacle to a renewable future.
08 October 2026
At ASEAN Energy Forum, gas industry and regional planners draw different lessons from Hormuz
ASEAN’s gas demand could nearly quadruple even under its most ambitious energy transition scenario, raising concerns over long-term dependence and energy security.
08 October 2026
Electrification: An opportunity for development in Cambodia? [Op-Ed]
Cambodia has a lot to gain from seizing the opportunities offered by the global focus...
31 March 2026
Climate Risk, Capital and Gender: Is Asia Pricing the Full Transition? – Podcast
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and others In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen is joined by Flora...
23 January 2026
Circular Economy Opportunity: Recycling Solar & Wind Materials
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and others Solar panels and wind turbines are often criticised for creating a...
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