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Energy, Transport & Building
July 21, 2025
Indonesia’s B50 biofuel rollout faces uncertainty amid palm oil supply woes
Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the ESDM acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and production capacity.
July 18, 2025EU-China Summit: Germany must seize the chance to engage China on climate action
In this moment of geopolitical flux and climate urgency, the new German government can act as a vital broker between Europe and China, write three policy experts.
July 18, 2025As Brazil expands oil, COP30 head urges rich nations to phase out fossil fuels first
As Brazil ramps up offshore oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River, the CEO of COP30 urged wealthy nations to be the first to cut back on both producing and consuming fossil fuels.
July 17, 2025Thailand's PTT, Bangchak move on maritime decarbonization with biofuel push
Thailand’s leading energy players are ramping up investment in renewable energy in response to growing momentum for maritime decarbonization. Companies like Bangchak Corporation and state-owned PTT are accelerating the development of biofuels.
July 17, 2025Nearly three-quarters of solar and wind projects are being built in China
China is rapidly scaling up its solar and wind energy infrastructure, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all utility-scale projects currently under construction worldwide, according to a new report from the Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
July 16, 2025Extreme heat kills at least 2,300 in European cities, study estimates
Around 2,300 people died in 12 European cities due to an extreme heat wave that hit the region from June 23 to July 2, a rapid scientific analysis has found.
July 16, 2025Climate adaptation in action: Retail, solar, semiconductor sectors harness weather data to strengthen resilience
Social and economic activities are closely tied to weather conditions. To strengthen risk management, a growing number of companies are turning to customized weather data to minimize unpredictable impacts.
July 15, 2025Singapore selects 3 companies for CCS feasibility studies in power sector
On July 14, the Singapore government announced that three companies, Keppel, PacificLight Power (PLP), and YTL PowerSeraya, have been awarded funding to conduct CCS feasibility studies.
July 14, 2025Sarawak Premier plans to reshape Petros into sovereign wealth fund
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg is looking to follow in Singapore’s footsteps by transforming state-owned oil and gas company Petros into a sovereign wealth fund that can drive economic diversification and growth.
July 11, 2025Bonn climate talks expose divisions over climate finance and tariffs
Each June, international climate negotiators descend on Bonn in west Germany for a two-week conference at the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).