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June 23, 2026
Malaysia, South Korea launch $169 million bio-CNG plan using palm oil waste
A MYR 700M pipeline of 20+ bio-CNG plants will convert Malaysia's palm oil mill effluent into renewable gas, avoiding 384,000 tonnes CO₂e annually under the first Malaysia-South Korea Article 6.2 deal.
June 22, 2026Bonn talks: Why COP31’s electrification target matters for ASEAN energy markets
COP31's 35x35 target aims to raise electricity's share of final energy to 35% by 2035. ASEAN electricity demand grew 60% in a decade and needs USD 20B+ annually in grid investment to keep pace.
June 22, 2026How Australia can deliver the secure gas, renewable fuels and battery minerals Asia-Pacific needs
Australia can leverage its vast renewable and fossil fuel resources to form a new energy security alliance, helping fuel-dependent Asia-Pacific nations stabilize their markets amid rising global energy demands and disruptions, an expert says.
June 17, 2026Southeast Asia’s $160 billion fossil fuel import bill may become the new normal, IEA warns
IEA's Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2026 says the USD 160B fossil import bill will become standard, not exceptional. Renewables overtake coal for growth by 2035, but the ASEAN Power Grid needs new financing.
June 15, 2026Thailand’s Gulf Energy explores new LNG, renewable projects in Vietnam
Gulf Energy operates 247 MW in Vietnam and is evaluating new LNG and wind projects. The company targets 40%+ renewables by 2033 and completed an USD 18.2B merger with Intouch to enter data centers.
June 15, 2026Indonesia’s 100 GW solar ambition: Can rural cooperatives bridge the gap?
Indonesia’s plan to generate 100 GW of solar energy is laudable. However, there are serious concerns about implementation.
June 12, 2026Vietnam pushes 1 GW Laos wind project as power demand surge drives import growth
Vietnam’s electricity demand is rising rapidly. In late March, daily power consumption surpassed 1 billion kWh for the first time.
June 12, 2026In the age of the digital grid, who will govern Cambodia’s power data?
As the country moves to meet its renewables targets, grid projects must be negotiated so Cambodia retains control over operational data.
June 10, 2026Foxconn, Brookfield to develop 1 GW renewables in Vietnam to cut supply chain emissions
Following Samsung’s landmark direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, Foxconn on June 9 announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm Brookfield to co-develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.
June 09, 2026Why investors see energy resilience as Taiwan’s next AI challenge
Taiwan's AI and semiconductor industries could add over 5 GW of electricity demand by 2030, while 12-day gas reserves expose supply risk. Investors say energy resilience now shapes the investment case for Taiwan.