In Focus

Offshore wind, energy imports could spur RE deals in Southeast Asia

Investment-friendly policies will push private money into these projects.

Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.

Indonesia told to cut gas subsidies

The incentives pose a challenge to green hydrogen competitiveness.

Japan coal plants face losses with ammonia co-firing

Costs are seen to surge for plants using half blue ammonia

Global coal power growth hits 20-year low in 2024

Worldwide coal fleet saw a marginal increase of less than 1% last year.

Global offshore wind to rebound in 2025

Thanks to a record wave of lease auctions.

SMR use in Singapore’s data centers pushed

Other experts prefer an energy mix that includes nuclear, hydrogen, and imported RE.

Over 60% of companies see growth potential in clean energy

Investments in this sector are expected to increase by 34% in the next financial year.

Southeast Asia’s green transition to get $700m investment boost

The funding will cover solar, wind, and hydropower projects.

Over half of Singaporean businesses plan solar investments by 2030

This is partly driven by the need to reduce electricity-related emissions.

Energy transition needs new grid strategies

Action-oriented, long-term grid construction plans are crucial for future supply needs.

Singapore's hydrogen gas turbine market heats up

The city-state’s hydrogen-powered plants are expected to cut its carbon emissions. 

Eyes on nuclear, hybrid power in 2025

There is nuclear resurgence in Japan and Korea, and high battery storage demand in India.

Indonesia leads race to build SMRs in Southeast Asia

The Philippines and Thailand are also pushing the tech but they haven’t made much progress.

Chinese firms install 24 GW of energy capacity in Belt & Road countries

Aside from solar, hydro power led last year’s installations.