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February 03, 2026
Google joins Singapore’s first centralized SAF procurement trial ahead of aviation green levy
Google and Singapore Airlines are among nine companies participating in Singapore’s first government-led, national-level sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement initiative, according to a Feb. 2 statement.
February 03, 2026Germany, Saudi Arabia seal energy partnership, companies launch hydrogen supply deals
The governments of Germany and Saudi Arabia have signed a MOU to increase cooperation in the energy sector, the German economy ministry said. The deal builds on a 2021 declaration of intent to cooperate closely on hydrogen.
February 02, 2026America is falling behind in the global EV race — what will it cost U.S. auto industry?
At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental efficiency improvements.
February 02, 2026Experts: Will Chinese wind power help or hinder Europe’s climate goals?
The EU and the UK are not on track to meet their 2030 offshore wind targets. At the same time, Chinese wind-turbine manufacturers – who account for more than half of global wind-turbine capacity – are looking to grow their footprint in the EU market.
February 02, 2026Taiwan-U.S. tariffs spur 250-billion-dollar investment, opening new energy cooperation beyond oil and gas
Taiwan and the U.S. have recently concluded tariff negotiations, with Taiwan securing a 15% non-stacking tariff rate. As part of the agreement, Taiwanese companies committed to independently invest USD 250 billion in the U.S.
January 30, 2026Singapore accelerates SAF rollout with procurement plan, EtJ fuel ambitions
Singapore is accelerating its push to decarbonize aviation by putting SAF at the center of its strategy. On Jan. 29, the CAAS said it will roll out the first voluntary SAF procurement trial, paving the way for a blending mandate set to take effect.
January 30, 2026Philippines tightens first offshore wind auction rules: Which investors step forward?
The Philippine government is moving to finalize the framework for its first offshore wind auction, as it seeks to keep projects on track and reduce execution risks.
January 28, 2026Kim Long Motor, BYD build commercial EV battery plant as Vietnam EV demand surges
Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor (KLM) said on Tuesday it will partner with China’s BYD to develop a USD 130 million battery manufacturing plant for commercial electric vehicles (EVs).
January 28, 2026Preparing for takeoff: How Southeast Asian airlines are navigating high SAF costs
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are increasingly seen as the primary pathway for the aviation sector to decarbonize, a consensus that is also taking shape across Southeast Asia.
January 28, 2026Climate action can unlock Southeast Asia’s future competitiveness, experts say
A deeper transition is a downpayment on the region’s future competitiveness in an increasingly climate-sensitive world, argue two energy experts.