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Jokowi’s Decade in Review: Indonesia’s Energy Transition in Regress [Op-Ed]
During President Joko Widodo's leadership from 2014 to 2024, Indonesia has not yet passed any specific statutory regulations governing the energy transition. Sartika Nur Shalati from Yayasan Indonesia CERAH shares her views on President Jokowi's energy sector policies hindering the growth and development of Indonesia’s renewable energy sector.
ASEAN Countries Do Not Yet Have a “Young” Coal Power Plant Problem [Op-Ed]
The recommended pathway to limit the global temperature increase to below 1.5°C is for developed countries to phase out coal power generation by 2030, while developing countries should do so by 2040. Hozefa Merchant shares his view on the challenges of transitioning from coal to clean energy should the region add new coal capacity.
South Korea Scrapping Mega-scale LNG Terminal Projects Amid Weakening Demand and Overinvestment Risks
Several large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal projects in South Korea have been cancelled or delayed due to declining LNG demand and investment risks. As South Korea’s natural gas demand declines and decarbonisation efforts accelerate, these oil and gas developments could become stranded assets.
Vietnam’s Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) Decree Could Catalyse a New Era for Renewable Energy [Op-Ed]
In July 2024, Vietnam's government issued a decree allowing direct power purchase agreements for renewable energy between private developers and consumers. This decree is expected to spur significant growth in Vietnam's renewable energy sector.
Is Australia’s Brown Hydrogen Export Project Destined to Fail? [Op-Ed]
The HESC project, led by an industry consortium, seeks to annually produce 40,000 tonnes of hydrogen from brown coal by 2030 for export to Japan. Can the project surmount the key challenges hindering hydrogen exports? Paul Martin shares his views.
South Korea’s East Sea Gas Development Will Not Strengthen the Country’s Energy Security [Op-Ed]
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol administration recently announced the exploratory drilling of potentially massive oil and gas reserves in the East Sea to address the country’s natural gas demand. However, with the country's natural gas demand declining, large oil and gas developments in the East Sea could become stranded assets.
The Post-oil Economy in the UAE and How It Is Preparing
The UAE is known for being in an oil-rich region and historically relying on oil exports as a significant part of its economy. This reliance on oil is now slowly changing in preparation for the post-oil world. Multiple government programmes and private sector investments are behind this transition.
Wind Energy in Malaysia – Potential for Growth
Malaysia has limited capacity for wind energy due to geographic and climate factors. As a result, the country's renewable energy programs primarily focus on solar and hydropower. However, wind energy can be useful in select regions with higher than average wind energy capacity.
Hydroelectric Energy: Advantages and Disadvantages
The advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power are long. While it is one of the largest sources of renewable energy globally, it remains divisive amongst clean energy advocates. Its place in the energy transition is still up for debate.
Energy Crisis in the Philippines and Asia
With global LNG prices reaching unprecedented highs, several countries in Asia are now facing an energy price crisis. How is this affecting the people and how are governments responding?
5 Biggest Advantages and Disadvantages of Natural Gas
There are several pros and cons to using natural gas. While it is still a fossil fuel, it produces significantly less carbon dioxide than coal and oil. Yet, on the flip side, poor production practices, leaking transportation pipelines, and extreme price volatility raise questions about if it really is worth investing in.
Japan’s Ongoing Harm in the U.S. Gulf [Op-Ed]
Japan is the primary backer of public and private U.S. LNG export facilities, which have caused significant harm to local fisheries. The shrimp industry, vital for Louisiana's sustenance and economy, has been severely impacted. Additionally, methane, a key constituent of LNG, is a potent greenhouse gas, 80 times more impactful than carbon dioxide. Leakage from these facilities and throughout the supply chain exacerbates the climate emergency. While the Biden administration's temporary halt on new LNG export authorisations is commendable, more decisive actions are required to address this issue effectively.
2024 India General Elections – Opportunity to Advance Sustainable and Resilient Agri-food Transition [Op-Ed]
Dr Roopam Shukla, Assistant Professor at the Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management at the Indian Institute of Technology, shares his opinion on the opportunities of India's 2024 general elections, which present a pivotal moment for local leaders and policymakers to elevate the discourse on how sustainable and resilient farming practices are essential for the future of India’s agriculture sector.
Revisiting the Narrative of Indonesia’s Energy Transition in the Prabowo-Gibran Era [Op-Ed]
The official announcement of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Indonesia's President and Vice President for 2024-2029 will shape the country's energy transition policy future. Central to this is gauging their alignment with national climate goals and strategising how the administration will tackle energy transition hurdles over the next five years.
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