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February 05, 2026
Explainer: How the EU’s first carbon removal and carbon farming rules work
The European Commission has released the first Implementation Regulation under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) framework. This sets out how carbon removal and carbon farming activities will be certified across the EU.
February 04, 2026Vietnam to mandate E10 biofuel nationwide from June, keep E5 until 2030
Vietnam is stepping up its bioenergy push. Starting in June, all qualifying unleaded gasoline sold nationwide will be required to contain a 10% bio-ethanol blend, known as E10.
February 03, 2026Google joins Singapore’s first centralized SAF procurement trial ahead of aviation green levy
Google and Singapore Airlines are among nine companies participating in Singapore’s first government-led, national-level sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement initiative, according to a Feb. 2 statement.
February 03, 2026Germany, Saudi Arabia seal energy partnership, companies launch hydrogen supply deals
The governments of Germany and Saudi Arabia have signed a MOU to increase cooperation in the energy sector, the German economy ministry said. The deal builds on a 2021 declaration of intent to cooperate closely on hydrogen.
February 03, 2026Indonesia bets big on waste to energy as Chinese firms dominate early bids
Backed by a presidential directive and support from the sovereign wealth fund Danatara, Indonesia is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy power plants at an unprecedented pace.
February 02, 2026Thailand tightens power purchase rules to lock in data center investment
To prevent investment by power-hungry industries such as data centers from flowing overseas, the Thai government plans to strengthen requirements tied to electricity purchase agreements.
February 02, 2026America is falling behind in the global EV race — what will it cost U.S. auto industry?
At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental efficiency improvements.
February 02, 2026Experts: Will Chinese wind power help or hinder Europe’s climate goals?
The EU and the UK are not on track to meet their 2030 offshore wind targets. At the same time, Chinese wind-turbine manufacturers – who account for more than half of global wind-turbine capacity – are looking to grow their footprint in the EU market.
February 02, 2026Taiwan-U.S. tariffs spur 250-billion-dollar investment, opening new energy cooperation beyond oil and gas
Taiwan and the U.S. have recently concluded tariff negotiations, with Taiwan securing a 15% non-stacking tariff rate. As part of the agreement, Taiwanese companies committed to independently invest USD 250 billion in the U.S.
February 02, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam EV battery chains surge; Saudi firm backs Philippines clean power
This week’s ASEAN sustainability highlights cover clean energy investment, ESG transformation in electronics, and the accelerating EV supply chain.