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June 09, 2026
Updated: Philippines’ 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes outages, prompts energy ministry to assess facilities
A magnitude 7.8 quake near Sarangani Province cut power across 24 villages in Mindanao. NGCP has largely restored transmission, with South Cotabato repairs still underway. DOE is assessing fuel and power assets.
June 05, 2026Malaysia pushes ASEAN power grid as AI demand strains regional energy systems
Malaysia's PM Anwar backs ASEAN Power Grid as LTMS-PIP doubles to 200 MW. Southeast Asia needs USD 100B in transmission investment by 2045, with 35% of green capex still uncommitted.
June 02, 2026As AI racks approach 1 MW, Schneider Electric moves power conversion outside the rack
Schneider Electric's sidecar moves power conversion outside AI racks heading toward 1 MW density, targeting 800V DC by 2027. US regulators are already drafting fault ride-through rules for AI campuses.
May 27, 2026Philippines accelerates 200 power projects to strengthen energy security, renewables
The Philippines has secured 16.9 GW via green energy auctions, but S&P Global forecasts only 27–28% renewable share by 2030. Solar WACC runs 10–11%—3 to 4 points above regional peers.
May 26, 2026World burned less coal in 2025, but built more plants over energy uncertainty
Global Energy Monitor released its annual review of global coal use, saying power generation dropped slightly in 2025. While its overall use decreased, the amount of coal-fired power capacity rose by 3.5%, primarily due to new projects in China and India.
May 08, 2026Energy crisis forces lean ASEAN Summit, accelerates regional power and oil cooperation
ASEAN member states convened their ministerial and leaders’ meetings this year in Cebu, Philippines, where economic ministers pledged to continue advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
May 05, 2026Nuclear revival in Southeast Asia: How Vietnam and the Philippines differ on constraints
Nuclear power is re-entering Southeast Asia’s energy planning. At a May 5 webinar hosted by the ISEAS, experts highlighted that although Vietnam and the Philippines both seek nuclear power to decarbonize their grids, their focus remains distinct.
April 20, 2026Asia's GDP growth could fall to 2.4% amid Middle East fuel risks, IMF warns
The IMF warns Asia's oil and gas imports—nearly 4% of GDP—leave the region most exposed to Middle East disruption, with growth potentially falling to 2.4% in a downside scenario.
April 17, 2026Philippines sets new microgrid rules as largest rural electrification project breaks ground
The Philippines has issued new ERC microgrid guidelines covering cost recovery and 24/7 service mandates, while WEnergy Global's Maharlika Consortium breaks ground on 24 off-grid microgrids serving 50,000 people across Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon.
April 14, 2026Thailand’s data center boom hits grid ‘megawatt gap’ despite ample power supply
Thailand's data center pipeline has hit 2.87 GW, but transmission infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor—built for conventional industrial loads—can't keep pace.