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September 11, 2026
Indonesia’s captive coal boom exposes the gaps in its $20 billion JETP plan
With the country dominating nickel exports, its moves towards green industry could make the greatest impacts.
September 09, 2026AI power demand accelerates nuclear energy push in Thailand, Vietnam
Thailand has recently approved a policy framework for small modular reactors (SMRs), with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) set to lead the country’s first project before private-sector participation is considered.
September 09, 2026What offshore wind can offer China beyond carbon cuts
It can strengthen energy security and bring investment and employment closer to demand, write two academics.
September 08, 2026From waste to geothermal: Philippines steps up push for diverse energy sources
The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy mix, with recent progress in both waste-to-energy and geothermal development. It has named 11 companies eligible to bid for waste-to-energy projects, including major conglomerates.
September 08, 2026Nepal’s flood disaster puts its hydropower-first strategy, exports to the test
The Aug. 26 flash floods on the Nepal-China border wiped out or badly damaged 281 megawatts of installed capacity and damaged 388 MW under construction in Nepal, with losses estimated to be hundreds of billions of Nepali rupees.
September 07, 2026Explainer: How Laos’ role as Southeast Asia’s ‘battery’ is changing
Laos’ dams and transmissions lines are powering the region’s shift to lower-carbon energy. But its neighbours are also ramping up other renewables
September 04, 2026Q&A: ‘There was a gap between alert and action’ in Nepal floods
Better monitoring and regional cooperation needed as Himalayan hazards become more complex, says ICIMOD disaster risk specialist Saswata Sanyal.
September 04, 20262026 Energy & Carbon Forum explores how AI is reshaping power, sustainability and the net-zero race
EnergyOMNI and RECCESSARY jointly hosted the 2nd "2026 Comprehensive Energy Development & Carbon Quest For The Future" Forum from August 20 to 21, exploring how AI is reshaping energy, sustainability and the net-zero race.
September 03, 2026Indonesia turns to private capital for hydropower expansion, but 5 investment risks loom
Indonesia plans to add 11.7 GW of hydropower by 2034, with private developers set to build 262 of 315 projects. Experts outline 5 key risks—from bundled procurement to land disputes—investors should assess before entering the market.
September 02, 2026Singapore leads data center financing as investment spreads across Southeast Asia
Equity funding for Southeast Asia’s data center sector is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with five Singapore-headquartered companies accounting for 98% of the total raised.