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Malaysian Oil and Gas Company Petronas Ventures into Renewable Energy

Petronas is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world - controlling the fourth largest fossil fuel reserves in Asia. Yet the government owned business is aware that oil and gas is loosing traction. Since 2013 Petronas has been investing in renewable energy and currently controls over 1 GW of solar arrays. Further investment in renewable technologies is expected in the coming decades.

Learnings from Bangladesh’s Solar Home System

The world's largest off-grid solar program gave 20 million Bangladeshis access to electricity in rural areas. The program so far has gained a lot of global popularity and experts believe it can be replicated in other countries.

The IPCC Report and Its Impact on Asia

The latest IPCC report is a wake-up call for policymakers, corporations, financiers, and the general community that we are running out of time to prevent the adverse implications of climate change. While the findings will echo around the world, they will undisputedly have the biggest effect on Asia.

Protecting Asia’s Economy by Transitioning to Clean Energy

The world is transitioning to clean energy through international agreements and cooperation, and Asia plays...

Kusum: India’s Agriculture Solar Pump Scheme Facing Challenges

There are over 20 million grid-connected agriculture water pumps in India consuming over 17% of electricity. The distributed solar pump market scheme solution, PM Kusum Yojana, faces several challenges.

Why Corporate Credit Ratings Agencies Shy Away From Climate Risks: An Interview with Melissa Brown, IEEFA

Despite the ever-increasing climate catastrophes, climate risks are not fully reflected in the main ratings of the top rating agencies. In a Q&A with ETA, Melissa Brown of IEEFA talks about the changing dynamics in the credit-rating market and why rating agencies are buying analytics firms.

Southeast Asia’s Slow Transition to Renewable Energy

Southeast Asia has undergone rapid economic growth over the past two decades. This growth has fueled energy demand, which has been met with fossil fuels. Now, as economic growth begins to slow, the region has the opportunity to invest in renewable energy.

Asia’s Risk From Heat – An Inconsistent Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition

As extreme weather events multiply, the world is echoing calls for more action to mitigate...

How Oil and Gas Companies Can Jump Aboard the Green Wagon

The COVID-19 pandemic had been a pivotal moment for the oil and gas companies worldwide....

Big Tech’s Role in the Renewable Energy Transition

What are Big Tech companies doing to help accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition, and...

The Boom of Green Investments in Asia and the Reasons for the Investors’ Interest

As the next renewable energy powerhouse, Asia is a primary point of interest for many...

Green Investments Growth in Asia – the Global Renewable Energy Powerhouse

Asia is the most populous continent and home to some of the fastest-growing economies. As...

The Risk of Oil and Gas investments – A Story of Declining Returns

In the three years after the ratification of the Paris Agreement, the five largest oil...

Tokyo Olympics is Putting Sustainability First and Promoting Net-Zero Goals

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently made several major announcements regarding its push towards carbon...

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