In Focus
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
AI integration could save ASEAN power sector $67b by 2035: report
It can also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 386 million tonnes.
Thailand halts 4GW of gas-fired power amidst oversupply, climate push
Updated NDC commits Thailand to 47% emissions cuts by 2035
Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050
This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.
Emerging economies drive global wind and solar growth
G7 nations hold just 11% of global prospective capacity.
Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power
Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.
Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead
The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.
$281b annual investment projected as Southeast Asia scales energy transition
Funding is primarily for clean energy and grid infrastructure.
Asia drives record 150 GW new wind capacity in 2025: GWEC
India installed a record 6.3 GW.
Japan and China to spearhead 27 GW global nuclear restart
Wood Mackenzie identifies the two Asian giants as the primary catalysts for the upcoming power surge.
Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant
Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.
Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore
Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.
Asia Pacific's utilities and power sector to remain stable through 2026
High grid investment and storage deployment will help reduce renewable energy curtailment.
Tis the season for all things merry and bright!
We're taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.
Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals
Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.
PLN expands gas, LNG network to support rising renewables
Gas is the stabilising force that lets the grid absorb more variable output.
Singapore’s Tuas Power to shift Tembusu plant to full biomass by 2028
It will lower emissions by a million tonnes yearly and cut carbon-tax expenses.
Commentary
Why bigger digesters alone won't solve Asia's renewable energy challenge
Scaling for resilience: What Asia Pacific’s bioenergy markets can learn from each other