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July 20, 2026
Southeast Asia's forests losing natural cooling as climate warms, study finds
A new study from Southeast Asia finds the combined pressures of global warming and habitat degradation could send forest understory heat levels soaring within the next three decades, potentially exposing species to unprecedented levels of thermal stress.
July 20, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia accelerates B50 transition; Thailand weighs cuts to legacy renewable power prices
This week in ASEAN, Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel strategy is reshaping its fuel market as the country plans to convert surplus diesel into aviation fuel, while Thailand reviews legacy renewable power contracts amid declining solar costs.
July 17, 2026EU's carbon agenda faces political reality as ETS2 backlash grows, CORSIA rules soften
10 EU states are blocking ETS2 as the Commission delays stricter CORSIA rules to Phase 2 in 2027. EU-compliant aviation credits could command a USD 5–6/tonne premium, driving Asian airline buying.
July 17, 2026Inside Shinfox’s offshore wind collapse: Industry source reveals what went wrong
Shinfox Energy’s USD 1.8 billion EPC contract for Taipower’s Phase 2 offshore wind project ultimately exposed the financial risks of offshore wind developments after the company was delisted.
July 16, 2026Balcony solar could unlock clean energy for Australia’s renters despite legal hurdles
Australia is exploring balcony solar as a way to expand clean energy access for renters and apartment residents. While the technology could cut electricity bills, legal and technical barriers remain.
July 15, 2026Huawei expands Southeast Asia clean energy push as Philippines fuels China solar growth
Philippines imported 4+ GW of Chinese solar in Jan–Apr 2026, driven by 17% Meralco price hikes cutting payback to 3.1 years. Huawei and Sungrow now supply 70–80% of Southeast Asian inverter demand.
July 15, 2026What London’s climate week revealed about UK-China green finance work
Starmer might be about to lose power, but LCAW kept UK-China green finance cooperation on a positive trajectory.
July 14, 2026Vietnam’s gas projects stall amid investor claims of unbankability and a renewables pivot
The country has bet on reaching 22.5 GW of LNG by 2030, but unbankable contracts and policy gaps have stalled its plans four years to the deadline. In September 2025, Vietnam’s then prime minister, Pham Minh Chinh, joined the country’s wealthiest person,
July 14, 2026Thailand considers lower purchase prices for 3.8 GW legacy renewable power contracts
Thailand's ERC proposes reducing post-adder solar tariffs to THB 2.16/kWh for 3,878 MW across 561 contracts. Industry warns unilateral changes risk legal disputes and proposes DPPA redirect instead.
July 13, 2026Indonesia to convert diesel surplus into aviation fuel under B50 strategy
Indonesia's B50 mandate displaces conventional diesel demand and could save USD 9.4B in annual foreign exchange. Surplus diesel will be redirected to aviation fuel, with Pertamina-Boeing SAF cooperation underway.