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March 10, 2026
How Iran war could disrupt energy supply chains and raise new risks for businesses
The Middle East sits at the center of global oil and natural gas trade. Following a strike on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, fossil fuel prices have swung sharply, fueling concerns over inflation, raw material costs, and supply chain stability.
March 10, 2026Thailand tightens embrace of fossil fuels amid Middle East conflict
On March 4, Thailand’s government ordered the Ministry of Energy to secure new energy sources within a week to reduce the nation’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
March 09, 2026Regulatory risks slow Indonesia’s solar power export projects to Singapore
Indonesia’s plan to export solar power to Singapore has run into obstacles, with several projects showing little progress since companies signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) in 2023.
March 09, 2026Thailand eyes DPPA rollout, power market reform as new government takes shape
Thailand is expected to form a new government this month, potentially clearing the way for delayed renewable energy policies and a new power development plan.
March 06, 2026Can rising gas prices unlock Southeast Asia’s untapped biomethane potential?
The Iran war has pushed global gas markets back into focus. Biomethane could be a renewable substitute for natural gas, particularly in regions seeking to strengthen energy security while accelerating decarbonization.
March 06, 2026Iran war: As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint
Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope.
March 05, 2026Qatar LNG shutdown raises energy price risks across Asia
After Iran attacked energy exporter Qatar and forced a halt to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority warned the Middle East tensions could drive up local electricity prices. The disruption is already rippling across A
March 05, 2026Southeast Asia steps up nuclear plans as Indonesia, Singapore explore SMRs and Vietnam revives project
Momentum has been building across Southeast Asia in recent days as several countries step up efforts to incorporate nuclear power into their long-term energy strategies.
March 05, 2026Australia’s distributed energy experience highlights role of virtual power plants for Taiwan
As Taiwan accelerates renewable energy deployment and continues to liberalize its electricity market, maintaining grid stability has become an increasingly pressing challenge.
March 05, 2026Indonesia farmers count the costs as rains wash out Java durian harvest
In a quiet village in central Java, farmers report that their durian fruit trees have failed to bear fruit amid local anxieties over climate change and other environmental shifts.