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Among the 17 priority sectors in Japan’s national growth strategy, energy stands out as a key pillar of industrial competitiveness. Within this, hydrogen is identified alongside green steel and perovskite solar cells as a critical technology.

The Iran war has jolted global energy markets and renewed attention on bioenergy. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), produced from bio-based feedstocks, is widely seen as one of the key solutions for decarbonizing the aviation industry.

Now one of the most established offshore wind markets in Asia-Pacific outside China, Taiwan has attracted billions of dollars in investment and built a robust project pipeline.

Bitong Energy brings together the UK’s Octopus Energy and China’s PCG Power to support the “green transformation” of China’s power market. What are the motivations behind the UK-China deal?

Japan Smart Energy Week 2026 was held in Tokyo from March 17 to 19, spotlighting the country’s push toward a more diversified energy mix.

As Thailand expands corporate access to renewable energy, mechanisms such as DPPAs and regional grid integration are emerging as both key enablers and persistent bottlenecks.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, listed in the United States, reported widening annual losses despite a sharp increase in vehicle deliveries. The company said it aims to sell up to 300,000 electric vehicles this year.

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.

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.

Careful due diligence, trusted local partners, and early coordination with grid operators are becoming critical to meeting project timelines.