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Energy, Transport & Building
March 09, 2026
Thailand eyes DPPA rollout, power market reform as new government takes shape
Thailand is expected to form a new government this month, potentially clearing the way for delayed renewable energy policies and a new power development plan.
March 06, 2026Can rising gas prices unlock Southeast Asia’s untapped biomethane potential?
The Iran war has pushed global gas markets back into focus. Biomethane could be a renewable substitute for natural gas, particularly in regions seeking to strengthen energy security while accelerating decarbonization.
March 06, 2026Iran war: As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint
Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope.
March 05, 2026Qatar LNG shutdown raises energy price risks across Asia
After Iran attacked energy exporter Qatar and forced a halt to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority warned the Middle East tensions could drive up local electricity prices. The disruption is already rippling across A
March 05, 2026Southeast Asia steps up nuclear plans as Indonesia, Singapore explore SMRs and Vietnam revives project
Momentum has been building across Southeast Asia in recent days as several countries step up efforts to incorporate nuclear power into their long-term energy strategies.
March 03, 2026Hanoi rolls out incentives to speed taxi EV shift, aiming for 100% electric fleet by 2030
Hanoi has formally incorporated its taxi industry into the city’s green transport roadmap, setting a target to convert the entire fleet to electric or other clean-energy vehicles by 2030.
March 03, 2026China’s offshore wind companies seek a Europe foothold
Despite uncertainties, Chinese wind companies are making headway including a plan to build the UK's largest turbine plant.
March 03, 2026Updated: Philippines mandates 20% energy storage for renewable projects above 10 MW
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular on Feb. 26, mandating the integration of energy storage systems (ESS) into the development and grid connection of variable renewable energy (VRE) power plants, including wind and solar.
March 02, 2026Iran war: How Southeast Asian countries respond to energy market risks
The critical artery for global oil transport faces potential disruption, pushing energy security rapidly to the forefront of national policy agendas.
February 25, 2026How Thailand and Vietnam’s power reforms will reshape corporate energy strategy
AI-led data center investments and Southeast Asia’s manufacturing boom are intensifying corporate concerns over power supply security and electricity prices. Thailand and Vietnam are both preparing to roll out new power sector policies in 2026.