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January 21, 2026
Thailand’s election pledges for cheaper power risk energy transition, experts warn
As candidates promise to lower power bills to win public support, economists warn that broad electricity subsidies could cause long-term harm.
January 20, 2026Malaysia’s Khazanah bets on grid resilience to power AI, semiconductor growth
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd plans to deploy more capital into strengthening the country’s power system and supporting domestic semiconductor firms, as artificial intelligence accelerates a new investment cycle.
January 16, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Malaysia fuels bioenergy momentum with Wasco IPO, widening investor interest
Malaysia’s National Biomass Action Plan published in 2023 projected up to 182 million tons of biomass output annually, with the potential to generate RM17 billion in economic value by 2030.
January 15, 2026ASEAN power grid secures LTMS-PIP 2.0 deal to expand Laos-to-Singapore power exports
The ASEAN Power Grid’s only existing multilateral electricity trading scheme has finally secured a new agreement. Malaysia’s TNB announced on Jan. 14 that the second phase of the LTMS-PIP 2.0 has been formally signed.
January 15, 2026Japan eyes Southeast Asia’s biomass potential as region targets 17 GW by 2030
Japanese companies and policymakers are increasingly viewing biomass as a strategic bridge for Southeast Asia's coal-dependent grids.
January 15, 2026Indonesia postpones B50 biodiesel mandate as fiscal, supply pressures mount
Indonesia has officially postponed its plan to mandate a 50% biodiesel blending rate (B50), originally slated for 2026. Following a government meeting on Jan. 14, the country will instead maintain its current B40 policy.
January 15, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Indonesia accelerates biofuels in transport, Thailand advances alcohol-to-jet SAF
Endowed with abundant natural resources, Southeast Asia shows strong promise for bioenergy development. With relatively stable feedstock supplies, the region has the potential to complement intermittent renewables like wind and solar.
January 14, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Surging demand fuels new opportunities—along with climate concerns
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, advancing sustainable fuels emerged as a key agenda. With Southeast Asia holding vast biomass resources, the region is seen as central to global biofuel expansion.
January 13, 2026New PDP to spark Thailand’s power sector growth: Which firms are 2026 front-runners?
Thailand’s power sector is heading into 2026 with a more upbeat outlook, even as broader economic challenges weigh on the country.
January 07, 2026China’s wind farms can protect migratory birds, if well placed
Wind turbines are key to addressing climate change but should be located away from bird flyways, experts say.