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February 24, 2026
Philippines prioritizes nuclear in power framework, finalizes 7-phase licensing roadmap
The Philippines has unveiled a new power policy framework that formally prioritizes nuclear energy and other emerging technologies over conventional coal to meet the country’s round-the-clock electricity needs.
February 24, 2026Natural gas in the Philippines: A test case for Southeast Asia’s energy transition
The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Philippines does not obviate the need for the country to make a longer-term transition to renewables.
February 23, 2026Thai companies secure top 1% rankings in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026
More than 40 Thai companies were selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 released by S&P Global.
February 13, 2026Taiwan’s rooftop solar mandate nears launch amid safety, cost, housing price concerns
The mandatory rooftop solar requirement for large buildings in Taiwan will take effect this August. Authorities estimate the measure could add around 660 MW of installed capacity each year.
February 10, 2026After the mandate: China’s energy storage sector one year on
With clean energy projects no longer needing to be bundled with energy storage, companies are finding new opportunities at home and abroad.
February 06, 2026Indonesia seeks Australian investment in $5 billion waste-to-energy program
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment into its waste-to-energy (WtE) programme, with Danantara recently pitching the plan to Australian companies during a high-level business visit.
February 06, 2026Analysis: Why climate remains sidelined in Thailand’s election debate and what the next government can do
As Thailand heads to the polls on Feb. 8, experts explain why climate remains sidelined in the election debate and what the next government must do on energy.
February 05, 2026Asia-Pacific leads energy transition investment as storage, auctions, policy shape 2026: BNEF
Energy storage scale-up, offshore wind auctions, and shifting power roadmaps emerge as key Asia-Pacific transition themes, BNEF says.
February 05, 2026Singapore startup launches mobile EV chargers in Malaysia as fixed infrastructure lags
A mobile energy storage–equipped EV charging station has made its first appearance in Malaysia. Singapore-based startup Kelle Energy has launched a mobile EV charger integrated with battery storage.
February 04, 2026Vietnam to mandate E10 biofuel nationwide from June, keep E5 until 2030
Vietnam is stepping up its bioenergy push. Starting in June, all qualifying unleaded gasoline sold nationwide will be required to contain a 10% bio-ethanol blend, known as E10.