Five measures proposed to rescue Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund
Amid a deepening deficit exceeding 100 billion baht (roughly US$2.96 billion), Thailand’s Energy Ministry has proposed measures that include freezing biofuel prices, pursuing…
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Vietnamese energy major plans US$10–15 bil investment in Laos, seeks special incentives
Viet Lao Energy Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (VLE) and its affiliated companies have positioned themselves as amongst the largest in Laos – with planned…
Pakistan government ups petrol and high-speed diesel rate
Prior, the Pakistan government had been announcing weekly revisions to fuel prices since early March, alongside measures for the conservation of fuel amid possible oil supply…
More blackouts in Indonesia’s Batam as local media face intimidation
Residents in several Batam neighbourhoods were hit with additional blackouts on Saturday evening.
Solar rush: Why Filipino households are turning to the sun
Despite abundant sunshine, fossil fuels have long dominated the Philippines' power grid. Now, soaring electricity costs and global supply shocks are driving a rooftop solar boom…
Indonesia goes nuclear, with reactors just 3,000km from Kuala Lumpur
The agreement for two nuclear power plants to be installed in Indonesia was signed on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week in Moscow on October 16 – marking a significant…
Construction of 22 MW thermal power plant begins in Mongolia’s Arkhangai province
The project is being implemented through a public-private partnership, with the plant scheduled to become operational in 2028. Once operational, the plant is expected to generate…
Energy storage driving China’s global green transition
Experts highlight how China’s experience in areas such as electric vehicle batteries and energy storage offers a valuable basis for international exchange.
The cost of powering ASEAN
ASEAN’s growing demand for cleaner energy leaves little room for prolonged delays. But attracting capital requires patient work on regulations, contracts and project…
Global energy chokepoints force major rethink on supply security, industry chiefs warn at Bangkok forum
Energy industry leaders warn that geopolitical shocks and reliance on maritime chokepoints – such as the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz – have exposed the vulnerability of…
