Features

Southeast Asia Oil and Gas Extraction to Escalate, Decarbonisation Goals in Jeopardy

The Southeast Asia region faces a decade of final investment decisions for gas extraction projects, further complicating its decarbonisation goals. The silver lining, however, is that many of these projects have faced years of delay and need to be reassessed.

IEEJ Predicts Strong Natural Gas Demand; Experts Find it Unrealistic

The IEEJ’s forecasts significantly overestimate natural gas demand and underestimate renewable potential, driven by close ties to Japanese industry and fossil fuel interests. Its projections also rely on unrealistic assumptions about CCS and emissions reductions, contradicting scientific consensus on clean energy costs and feasibility.

Renewable Energy

50 Years of G7: The Group’s Climate Leadership Hinges on Japan and Its Energy Policies

The processes taking place on the domestic stage in Japan, as well as its foreign energy policy, have a direct reflection on the image of the G7, which is supposed to lead the global energy transition and the efforts to minimise the impacts of climate change and protect the most vulnerable.

Australia’s Federal Election 2025 and What It Means for Climate Change Agenda

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's victory on May 3 for a second three-year term paves the way for enhanced climate policies, yet challenges include excessive regulations, costly renewables and rural opposition to wind and solar projects.

Fossil Fuel

China’s Oil Demand Dropped: Experts See Start of a Trend

The drop in the demand for oil-based fuels in China signals that their peak might be getting closer in what could prove a watershed moment not only for the global oil markets, but also for Asian countries that look toward China for inspiration on how to decarbonise their economies.

Unneeded Papua New Guinea LNG Project Would Harm Environmental and Human Rights

The Papua New Guinea LNG project is facing increasing investor withdrawal due to environmental and human rights concerns, with 13 of the top 50 investors already committing to withdraw funding. Critics warn that proceeding with this project could exacerbate climate change and violate the rights of local communities, emphasising the need for a shift towards renewable energy investments instead.

Region

Vietnam’s Solar Energy Boom: Lighting Up the Future

Vietnam has undergone one of the largest solar booms in Asia. This boom results from favourable government policies, rapidly growing energy demand and ideal conditions for solar energy. The country's updated Power Development Plan 8 will continue this trajectory, with solar making up most of the country's energy supply by 2050.

Solar Energy In Thailand: Policy Aspiration to Economic Engine

Solar energy is slated to be Thailand's largest renewable energy source in the coming years. It will be critical in driving the country's energy transition and achieving its decarbonisation goals. While growth has been steady, rapid deployment is needed over the next decade to make longer-term targets attainable.

Podcasts

Women in Energy: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and others In this episode of Energy Insights, Energy Tracker Asia speaks with...

Japan’s Record LNG Deal with the US and Its Global Impact – Podcast

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and others In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore the complexities behind...

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