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LNG Remains Too Volatile for India’s Energy Sector

India has been developing considerable LNG import infrastructure. However, high gas prices and carbon emissions are worrying issues.

The Future of Renewable Energy Looks Brighter than Ever

IEA's Renewables 2022 report revealed that the world is planning for massive clean energy capacity expansion. The findings are even more ambitious than the agency's last year report.

Is Biofuel Renewable? The Ongoing Debate

Biofuels are made from organic matter, which is either directly farmed for biofuel production or collected from biomass waste. This makes biofuels renewable. Additionally, plant growth and combustion are carbon neutral. However, biofuel production requires many outside inputs that release carbon dioxide and impact the environment. Will biofuels play an important role in the world's energy transition?

South Korea’s LNG Reliance

South Korea is deeply involved in the development of LNG import and gas-to-power infrastructure across the Asia. It must divert its resources to renewables.

Gas Demand Destruction to Give Way to More Renewable Energy Development

The cost of the LNG used for power production and the industrial sector could be devising in its own downfall due to gas demand destruction.

Can Asia and the Pacific Get on Track to Net Zero?

The window of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees is closing fast. Is Asia able to get back on track and inspire the globe?

Tackling Greenwashing: the Report of UN Experts at COP27 Reveals All

The latest report of the UN High-Level Expert Group, however, can be a real difference-maker, if it provokes regulatory action.

The Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy For Asian Countries

At a time of soaring inflation, exorbitant fossil fuel prices, unreliable power supplies and a never-ending energy crisis, Asian countries should start considering the economic benefits of renewable energy.

Fuel Crisis 2022 Hampers Economic Development and Clean Energy Transition Goals

The effects of the ongoing fuel crisis in 2022 are being felt globally. They are hampering economic development while enriching some of the most repressive and wealthiest regimes on the planet.

Japan Should Stop Forcing LNG Onto Developing Countries

The Japanese government must stop forcing gas and its LNG infrastructure ambitions onto developing Asian nations.

The Role of Coal in Asia

Transitioning away from coal won’t be easy, nor will it happen overnight. However, it is necessary and has to start now. Fortunately, developing Asia has all the means to ensure that this transition is fair, just and efficient.

Gas Deals at COP27 Egypt: All You Need To Know

There is a feeling that COP27 did more for fossil fuels than clean energy. However, convinced of the benefits of the latter, some Asian countries are actively progressing towards a more sustainable, cost-efficient and resilient energy system.

How Climate Change Is Raising Average Daily Temperature in Cities

Scientists can almost pinpoint how much climate change has increased average daily temperatures in cities thanks to a new tool.

COP27: Broken USD 100 Billion Promise of Climate Finance but New Hope For Loss and Damage

At a time when the world should be moving rapidly towards climate change solutions, action is slow. And as promising as the new climate finance proposal agreed upon at COP27 might look, it alone won't be enough to adequately protect the most vulnerable.

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