Commentary

Malaysia’s energy workforce is upskilling, but to what standard?

The country focuses not just on the quantity, but the standardisation of that training. 
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Malaysia’s energy workforce is upskilling, but to what standard?

The country focuses not just on the quantity, but the standardisation of that training. 
5 days ago

Asia’s grid decade: Why transmission will decide the pace of renewable growth

As renewable increases, the limitations of transmission and grid systems are becoming more visible.

The supply-side blind spot in ASEAN’s data centre boom

Region’s data-centre demand is outpacing new build as existing infrastructure strains under pressure.

Supply chain efficiency, skilled manpower are key for India’s renewable energy

The scale of expansion required over the next years is immense. 

Entering the age of electricity in Asia

The future of energy is more automated and digitalised.

What a $635b investment push could mean for India’s refineries and thermal power plants

The country is expected to lead global oil consumption in the next decade. 

How pump retrofits boost profitability and efficiency in ageing power plants

Amidst this changing environment, operators still have control over one key factor: plant efficiency.

Diversification into nuclear will future-proof ASEAN's demands

Striking a balance between energy security and net zero agenda is no easy feat.

Grid modernisation: ASEAN’s hidden growth engine for a green future

Realising the ASEAN grid vision will require more than just infrastructure and finance.

From vision to reality: Event-driven integration for the ASEAN Power Grid

Turning the APG into reality requires more than infrastructure; it demands a smarter, more connected digital backbone.

How we can use global learnings to build a battery manufacturing supply chain in India

India has a pivotal opportunity to reduce risk in battery materials manufacturing by drawing on early lessons from global pioneers.

Reframing enabling policies for enhancing ASEAN’s infrastructure readiness on energy transition

Ensuring ASEAN is ready for the energy transition will require the region and its member states to scale up current plans.

Securing the green grid: How video intelligence is powering a safer, smarter energy future

The convergence of edge computing, IoT, and AI is creating smarter, more resilient energy ecosystems.

Building ASEAN’s sovereign energy bloc: The only play to defy global volatility

Progress has stalled on ASEAN's vision for a shared power grid connecting its markets, with technical, political, and regulatory hurdles blocking the way.

Are we just in time to close the energy workforce readiness gap?

Addressing the workforce skills gap is a major energy industry priority by 2030, but we only have a few months left to influence the size and shape of the talent pipeline. 

Industrial pump inefficiencies: the hidden cause of cash and ESG leaks

Optimising energy efficiency through retrofits is far less intrusive and typically boosts reliability.