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Thailand weighs financial guarantees, higher power tariffs for data center developers
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering requiring data center developers to post a guarantee and pay higher electricity tariffs to safeguard power supplies and prevent the sector’s rapid expansion from driving up household electricity
August 14, 2026
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Malaysia approves renewable projects worth $1 billion, unveils 10-year efficiency plan
Malaysia launched a new 10-year energy efficiency plan while announcing the results of its latest renewable energy feed-in tariff (FiT) round. A total of 41 biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects were approved.
August 12, 2026
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Singapore advances 900 MW of renewable power imports from Malaysia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia.
August 10, 2026
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PLN bets on bigger deals to unlock Indonesia’s hydropower pipeline
Indonesia is turning to private developers to drive its next wave of hydropower expansion, as state utility PLN seeks to accelerate renewable-energy investment while concentrating its own resources on grid infrastructure.
August 07, 2026
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Southeast Asia steel faces rising CBAM costs as Malaysia’s bill could hit $237 million
Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.
August 06, 2026
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Thailand moves to review long-term power deals to lower electricity costs
Thailand is undertaking a comprehensive review of its power sector in a bid to bring down electricity prices, including revisiting long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed between state utilities and private generators.
August 04, 2026
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Thailand plans $712 million EV subsidy as Chinese brands reshape auto market
Thailand is considering a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, with a proposed package worth about 24 billion baht (roughly USD 712.2 million). The plan is expected to support the replacement of up to 80,000 commercial vehicles.
July 24, 2026
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Indonesia bets on hydrogen transport with 194-km refueling corridor, dual-fuel bus
Indonesia has unveiled a new hydrogen mobility initiative, including plans to build a 194-kilometer hydrogen refueling corridor and deploy hydrogen–diesel dual-fuel buses.
July 22, 2026