IEEFA
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) examines issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. It aims to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy.
Expansion of Indonesia’s coal plants delay 2030 decarbonisation target: IEEFA
Expansion of Indonesia’s coal plants delay 2030 decarbonisation target: IEEFA
Two big-time plants could add 53 mt of carbon emissions if they increase capacity.
What will affect Australia’s LNG exports amidst shifting global market?
It may be time for Australia to develop other export market.
IEEFA calls for stricter regulations as $1.8b supernormal profits burden consumers
This was driven by under-forecasting which was left unchecked for years.
Bangladesh's energy efficiency boost may save $460M in LNG costs
Gas-fired power plants with low efficiency use more gas annually.
India's renewable energy tender issuances reach record 69 GW
Solar and wind tenders comprised 57% of the total tenders.
LNG sector faces oversupply amidst sluggish demand growth
Global LNG supply will grow 40% in five years from 2023 to reach 666.5 mtpa by 2028.
Water risks cost coal industry billions in losses
Intensified climate impacts drive financial, operational challenges.
South Korea's fossil fuel dependence raises power costs
High reliance on LNG and slow renewable transition inflated electricity bills, impacting competitiveness.
India seeks skilled workforce for coal transition
Strategies and financial instruments are key to a sustainable shift.
High import duties stifle Bangladesh's rooftop solar growth
There is an information asymmetry within the sector.
India bolsters renewable grid with energy storage systems
ESS will drive investment in India's expanding renewable grid.
India's private sector fuels green hydrogen drive
Increased private investment and policy support boost India's green hydrogen ambitions.
India removes licence requirement to build transmission lines for bulk consumers
The rule applies to those with at least 25 MW of load for inter-state connection and at least 10 MW for intra-state.
Japan's LNG demand plummets amidst energy shift
Japan's transition towards renewable energy contributes to a significant decline in LNG consumption.
South Korea sees additional $17b in electricity costs due to fossil fuel reliance
LNG accounts for 26.8% of the country’s power mix.
Philippines on track to energy transition, but RE targets could be higher
The country’s renewable energy has accounted for 22% of the energy mix as of 2022.
India accelerates energy storage systems addition
Around 60% of the over 8 GW of tenders were awarded in 2023.
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