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August 05, 2026
Indonesia’s captive coal surge exposes loopholes in energy transition plans
Loopholes in energy transition targets have allowed coal to retain a long-term foothold in the Indonesian energy mix.
August 05, 2026Why contaminated soybean oil qualifies for biodiesel but not SAF
Taiwan’s investigation into Central Union’s benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) contamination is ongoing. Authorities have traced about 1,300 metric tons of affected soybean oil to Formosa Oilseed Processing (588 metric tons), Fwusow Industry (421 metric tons) and Taisu
August 04, 2026Indonesia shows elevated fire hotspot activity in 2026 as super El Niño threat looms
FireWatch estimates that approximately 103,000 hectares (255,000 acres) of land burned nationwide during the first half of 2026, raising concerns as forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could further increase fire risk.
August 04, 2026Thailand moves to review long-term power deals to lower electricity costs
Thailand is undertaking a comprehensive review of its power sector in a bid to bring down electricity prices, including revisiting long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed between state utilities and private generators.
August 04, 2026Thailand expands DPPAs: Should manufacturers wait or proceed with rooftop solar?
Thailand expanded DPPA access to all industries on July 15, but wheeling fees for TPA users are still unresolved. Rooftop solar covers 5–15% of demand now; off-site PPAs may cover more once rules land.
August 03, 2026Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?
Industrial parks drive a third of China's emissions. As Beijing eyes 100 zero-carbon zones, could this model reach 159+ overseas parks?
August 03, 2026Malaysia’s LSS6 rewrites the bidding equation with mandatory battery storage
Malaysia's LSS6 mandates BESS for all utility solar bids, pairing 2,500 MW solar with 1,250 MW storage. Southern siting preference targets Johor's 2+ GW data center cluster. Dispatch rules still pending.
August 03, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines unveils $1 billion EV incentives, EU ETS adds pressure on Asian airlines
This week in ASEAN, the Philippines unveiled a USD 1 billion incentive programme to accelerate domestic EV manufacturing, while the EU’s proposed expansion of its ETS signaled rising carbon compliance costs for Asian airlines and exporters.
July 31, 2026Philippines launches $1 billion EV scheme to join ASEAN manufacturing race
Philippines' EVIS offers up to 40% capex co-funding and PHP 200,000 per locally built EV. EV sales rose 132.7% in H1 2026, but manufacturing investment still trails Thailand and Indonesia sharply.
July 31, 2026EU ETS expansion puts Asian airlines and exporters at a carbon pricing crossroads
EU ETS covers the same Bangkok–Paris flight at EUR 14,789 vs EUR 2,152 under CORSIA—a 6.9x gap. STARLUX is delaying credit purchases until 2031, but concentrated 2027 demand could push prices higher.