Commentary

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.

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.

Connecting ASEAN through a shared energy future

Future-proofing Southeast Asia's power grid could contribute to $25b in GDP annually.

Coal power generation market: A realm of innumerable opportunities

Asia Pacific consumed 48.9% of coal energy in 2022 and is a great storehouse of coal resources.

Japan power sector developments suggest dwindling prospects for ammonia co-firing

There is little evidence to suggest ammonia co-firing offers an economically feasible path to decarbonisation.

Sailing the future of ASEAN carbon shipping

If ASEAN successfully develops this carbon transport hub, the implications extend far beyond its borders.

Financing the future: How blended finance is powering Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition

Blended finance tools are emerging as critical enablers in Southeast Asia’s energy transition.

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: Catalyst for the ASEAN Power Grid’s breakthrough

Accelerating the ASEAN Power Grid is crucial for ensuring ASEAN’s sustainable energy future and economic growth. 

Boosting RE through APG: Malaysia and Indonesia's next move in pursuing cross-border interconnection

The ASEAN Power Grid Project No. 4 has been one of the regional priorities since the first AEPEC in 1999.