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March 17, 2026
Thai data center boom sparks fears of water shortage, air pollution
Thailand is experiencing a rapid data center boom, with more than 70 projects planned or underway. Critics say the sector is expanding with little transparency or community consultation, leaving locals uncertain about environmental safeguards.
March 16, 2026Iran war: Philippines weighs power price Intervention, coal expansion as LNG costs spike
Amid rising energy security concerns across ASEAN, the Philippines is weighing power price intervention and increased coal generation.
March 13, 2026Iran war: Oil price volatility may accelerate EV adoption in Southeast Asia, ADB says
Rising oil prices could strengthen the appeal of electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia, particularly as expanding renewable energy capacity continues to push electricity costs lower, economists at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.
March 12, 2026Iran war: Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan faces palm oil supply, price uncertainty
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reignited debate over accelerating bioenergy development as an alternative to fossil fuels. Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, is considering reviving its B50 biodiesel program.
March 12, 2026Malaysia shifts EV strategy toward local manufacturing as import tax breaks end
Malaysia is shifting its electric vehicle (EV) strategy toward local manufacturing and technology development, as the government moves beyond earlier policies that relied largely on tax incentives to stimulate EV imports.
March 12, 2026Indonesia’s JETP dilemma: Why the world’s largest climate finance deal struggles to deliver
JETPs are designed to help fast-growing, coal-reliant emerging economies speed up their shift to clean energy. Despite the size of this supposed transfer of wealth,the research indicates that Indonesia’s JETP has delivered very little so far.
March 11, 2026Philippines’ stricter oversight reshapes how renewable developers manage project risks
Careful due diligence, trusted local partners, and early coordination with grid operators are becoming critical to meeting project timelines.
March 11, 2026Q&A: What does the Iran war mean for the energy transition and climate action?
The US and Israel’s war on Iran has caused oil and gas prices to soar, with the world now preparing for the possibility of another energy crisis.
March 11, 2026Oil above $100 amid Iran war: How investors see global energy investment
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has entered its second week, pushing up prices of oil, natural gas and other energy commodities. Volatility in global energy markets has raised concerns that the conflict could further disrupt energy supply chains.
March 10, 2026Iran war: Southeast Asia moves to cushion oil shock with subsidies, alternative fuels
International oil prices have swung sharply. After U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on March 9 that the war could soon end, prices quickly retreated but remained near recent highs.