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August 13, 2026
Nickel expansion puts Indonesia’s biodiversity goals under pressure, study finds
Researchers say protecting the most important biodiversity and carbon areas could substantially reduce environmental risks, but doing so could also constrain nickel supply.
August 13, 2026Taiwan offshore wind enters new phase, but supply chain and port challenges remain
Taiwan targets 24.7–27.9 GW offshore wind by 2039, raising its annual goal from 1.5 to 2 GW to meet surging AI and semiconductor electricity demand—though port capacity and supply chain gaps remain key hurdles.
August 12, 2026Malaysia approves renewable projects worth $1 billion, unveils 10-year efficiency plan
Malaysia launched a new 10-year energy efficiency plan while announcing the results of its latest renewable energy feed-in tariff (FiT) round. A total of 41 biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects were approved.
August 12, 2026After MOUs: Who bears costs of power trade between Singapore and Indonesia, and what role will PLN play?
Singapore and Indonesia signed MOUs for 3.4 GW of low-carbon power trade by 2035, but wheeling charges, subsea cable costs and PLN's role remain unresolved.
August 11, 2026One shock too many: Why Southeast Asia’s El Niño response must be different
ASEAN countries need to brace themselves for a “super” El Niño weather phenomenon, experts warn.
August 10, 2026Singapore advances 900 MW of renewable power imports from Malaysia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia.
August 10, 2026Indonesia reopens forestry carbon credit exports, but bigger challenge lies at home
Indonesia reopened international forestry carbon credit exports and launched a new SRUK registry, but an expert says its domestic carbon market remains sluggish.
August 10, 2026What makes multinational companies conserve mangroves in India?
The country’s biggest corporate mangrove projects are yet to generate carbon credits. But they could lay the foundation for a blue carbon market, experts say.
August 07, 2026PLN bets on bigger deals to unlock Indonesia’s hydropower pipeline
Indonesia is turning to private developers to drive its next wave of hydropower expansion, as state utility PLN seeks to accelerate renewable-energy investment while concentrating its own resources on grid infrastructure.
August 06, 2026Southeast Asia steel faces rising CBAM costs as Malaysia’s bill could hit $237 million
Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.