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January 28, 2026
Preparing for takeoff: How Southeast Asian airlines are navigating high SAF costs
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are increasingly seen as the primary pathway for the aviation sector to decarbonize, a consensus that is also taking shape across Southeast Asia.
January 28, 2026Climate action can unlock Southeast Asia’s future competitiveness, experts say
A deeper transition is a downpayment on the region’s future competitiveness in an increasingly climate-sensitive world, argue two energy experts.
January 26, 2026Saudi ACWA Power expands ASEAN footprint with $200 million Philippines clean power investment
ACWA Power is investing USD 200 million in clean power in the Philippines as it expands across Southeast Asia.
January 26, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam unveils carbon market framework; Thailand’s election power subsidy pledges draw concern
This week’s ASEAN sustainability highlights span electric mobility, energy governance, and carbon market regulation. On the policy front, Thailand’s election-driven pledges for cheaper power have raised concerns over the energy transition.
January 23, 2026Malaysia to set national UCO reference price as biofuel demand tightens supply
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is set to launch an official national reference price for used cooking oil (UCO) in the first quarter of this year, as demand for UCO surges amid expanding biofuel markets.
January 22, 2026From landfill crisis to power policy: Can waste-to-energy work in the Philippines?
A landfill in Cebu collapsed on Jan. 8, burying 36 people under tons of waste. As rescue teams dug through the debris, the tragedy exposed weaknesses in the Philippines’ waste management system.
January 21, 2026Thailand’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 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 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.