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August 11, 2025
Cross-sector alliance eyes Asia’s first industry-led CCUS hub
BHP, the world’s largest mining company, announced a partnership with leading steel and energy companies to assess the feasibility of establishing a regional CCUS hub in Asia on August 11.
August 11, 2025Record UK wildfires have burned an area twice the size of Glasgow in 2025
Wildfires have scorched more than 40,000 hectares of land so far this year across the UK – an area more than twice the size of the Scottish city of Glasgow.
August 11, 2025World’s first industry-wide climate mandate could be launched with shipping vote
In October, more than 100 nations will gather at a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London to potentially adopt a “net-zero framework” for the industry.
August 08, 2025DHL seals Asia’s largest SAF deal as Neste urges demand certainty
Global courier company DHL is continuing to scale up its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), recently securing the largest SAF purchase in Asia from Finnish oil company Neste.
August 08, 2025Rapid development, legal changes put pressure on Vietnam’s forestland
A planned tourism and residential development on Vietnam’s Phú Quốc Island, has led to the forced relocation of 508 households and the clearing of 57.7 hectares (142.5 acres) of forest within Phú Quốc National Park.
August 07, 2025Vietnam's energy transition at risk without policy reform
Vietnam’s energy transition is anchored in three core policy frameworks: the National Power Development Plan (PDP8), Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA), and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
August 07, 2025Analysis: Trump’s tariffs could cut just 0.3% from global CO2 emissions in 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs might only shave 0.3% off global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions this year, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
August 07, 2025Coastal communities bear the brunt of Thailand’s LNG boom
Experts call for tighter regulations as Rayong’s environment and fisherfolk pay the price for country’s shift to ‘transition’ fuel.
August 06, 2025Malaysia turns to domestic market to revive solar manufacturing
In response to the U.S. government's reciprocal tariff measures under the Trump administration, Malaysia is urging its solar industry to pivot and expand the domestic market.
August 05, 2025Thailand’s Banpu Power expands U.S. market with battery storage facility
Thailand’s energy major Banpu Power has announced plans to establish a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in the United States, aiming to tap into the soaring power demand driven by data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.