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Cost of Indonesia’s Downstream Coal Projects Underestimated: IEEFA
The costs of Indonesia's coal projects and coal gasification projects remain marred with government subsidies that distort actual costs.
South Korea Needs Leadership and Unity to Tackle Climate Change
South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's climate change and clean energy policies leave much to be desired despite net-zero pledges.
The Future of Energy Transition Under S. Korea’s New President Yoon Suk-Yeol
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be a wild card for South Korea's energy transition. On the one hand, he has blatantly stated that it is impossible to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050. On the other hand, he believes the country should strengthen its current renewable energy target for 2030. So where is South Korea headed for in the clean energy transition?
What is LNG Used for?
LNG prices saw record highs in 2021 caused by unprecedented demand. The global impacts of COVID-19 primarily drove the demand, but this appetite for natural gas may continue in the future. Natural gas is a versatile fuel source, and LNG is an effective way to transport it over long distances.
Singapore LNG Hub for Asia: What are the Plans?
Singapore has historically been a hub for petroleum in Asia, acting as a market between the east and the west. With LNG demand surging, they are hoping to play the same role for LNG.
Natural Gas in Bangladesh – Record High Prices and Imminent Climate Impacts
2021 saw record spot pricing for LNG around the world, and Bangladesh took the brunt of these costs. To prevent future impacts from price volatility, Bangladesh and other Asian nations are looking at developing local LNG infrastructure. However, considering the recent IPCC report, Bangladesh needs to rethink its approach to natural gas.
China’s Growing LNG Dependence – Is Increasing Imports the Solution?
In 2021 China became the world's largest LNG importer. This was in response to growing energy demands for economic growth, volatile energy costs, and lower than expected domestic generation. Will this be a sustainable option for China?
JERA’s Vietnam LNG Plans in the Wake of PDP8
Vietnam is undisputedly among the world's best renewable energy success stories. The country needs to continue marching towards sustainability and retain its position as a lucrative market for green investors. However, the looming boom in the local LNG market risks derailing this progress.
Is LNG the Fuel of the Future?
LNG is a valuable power source that can power the transition to renewable energy. Due to its versatility, it has many uses - transportation, heating, and electricity generation. We expect to see a significant increase in LNG access, consumption, and production in the coming decades.
Net-Zero Investments in Asia – What the Latest AIGCC Report Tells Us
The 3rd edition of the AIGCC's Net-Zero Investment in Asia report signals a notable positive change in momentum and perception of climate-aligned investments. Considering the importance of Asia for the global net-zero goals, this is a welcome sign that one of the most essential parts of the market is looking in the right direction.
The Global Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Plans and Climate Impacts
The world is at an inflexion point between speeding up the renewable energy transition and locking itself in fossil fuels. The latest reports make a strong case for the latter.
LNG Prices in 2022 Bring Stability after 2021’s Volatility
Many experts predict that LNG prices will remain relatively high throughout 2022. This comes on the heels of record breaking prices across Europe and Asia in 2021. But what is the longer term outlook?
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