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Energy, Transport & Building
October 13, 2025
Big Oil isn’t part of the clean energy push, despite its claims, study shows
A new study that mapped the portfolios of the world’s 250 biggest oil and gas companies found their deployment of renewable energy is paltry: they’re responsible for just 1.42% of the global renewable energy capacity in operation.
October 09, 2025Why Thailand’s Bangchak is turning to e-fuels to cut transport emissions
Thailand’s energy giant Bangchak Corporation will allocate part of its USD 30 million budget to develop e-fuel technology, aiming to reduce transportation carbon emissions.
October 09, 2025Decarbonizing industry: How ASEAN airlines race to secure SAF supplies?
The aviation sector is considered one of the world’s hardest-to-abate industries. With the drive toward net zero, airlines are actively seeking solutions to curb emissions from both operations and fuel.
October 08, 2025ASEAN stands out in IEA renewable outlook with solar, geothermal expansion
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 15% upward revision in renewable capacity growth for the ASEAN region over the next five years.
October 08, 2025How will new smart inverter rules help Australia send more solar power to the grid?
Australia has the most solar panels per person in the world, with one in three homes powered by rooftop solar. A new standard, the Australian Common Smart Inverter Profile, sets rules for how these systems communicate with the grid.
October 07, 2025Japan to get new PM: Why Sanae Takaichi bets big on nuclear and selective on solar
Japan’s incoming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pro-nuclear and aims to reduce the import of solar modules.
October 07, 2025With red tape, canceled rebates, Indonesia risks missing Chinese renewables investment
Chinese clean energy firms are investing in solar panel manufacturing in Indonesia. However, strict quotas set by Indonesia’s state-owned utility PLN limit rooftop solar installations, dampening investor enthusiasm despite the country’s vast potential.
October 07, 2025Thailand could lead ASEAN’s data center race with bolder clean energy goals, Ember says
A new report from the global energy think tank Ember argues that Thailand could set even higher targets, which would strengthen the country’s position in regional data center growth.
October 02, 2025Sarawak Energy eyes mega IPO to power Malaysia as Battery of ASEAN
Sarawak Energy, Malaysia’s state-owned utility, is reportedly considering a listing of its generation business, which could rank among the largest IPOs in the country in recent years.
October 02, 2025Energy providers hail “new era” for flexibility as Europe moves to quarter-hourly electricity trading
The change to 15-minute-trading intervals on Europe’s electricity market on 1 October has been hailed by energy companies as a leap forward in the region’s efforts to transition towards renewable energy supply.