Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.
Singapore’s gasoil and kerosene inventories reached a three-month high after a sharp weekly drop in net exports, supported by a marked increase in imports from Northeast Asia.
Article 6 converts carbon credits into a compliance asset, driven by sovereign purchases, domestic markets, and sectoral schemes, with annual demand projected above 700 Mt and supply constrained by timelines, levies, and CA requirements.
Indonesian authorities identified traces of caesium-137 in 22 facilities near Jakarta following the recall of contaminated shrimp exported to the United States by a local producer.
Sembcorp Industries has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 300-megawatt solar plant in India, boosting its renewable energy footprint to a total capacity of 6.9 gigawatts.
China set a record for clean technology exports in August, driven by surging sales of electric vehicles and batteries, with more than half of the growth coming from non-OECD markets.
State-owned PT SMI financed 65% of the Ijen geothermal plant, recently inaugurated, while continuing social responsibility programmes in East Java province.
Faced with risks to Middle Eastern supply chains, Thai and Japanese refiners are turning to US crude, backed by tariff incentives and strategies aligned with ongoing bilateral trade discussions.
The Japanese company has completed the first phase of a tender for five annual cargoes of liquefied natural gas over seven years starting in April 2027, amid a gradual contractual renewal process.
The potential removal by Moscow of duties on Chinese gasoline revives export prospects and could tighten regional supply, while Singapore and South Korea remain on the sidelines.
Petronas Gas restructures its operations by transferring regulated and non-regulated segments into separate subsidiaries, following government approval to improve transparency and optimise the group’s investment management.
The ASEAN Power Grid enters a strategic phase with renewed support from regional and international institutions to structure electricity trade among member states and secure the necessary investments.
Exxon Mobil plans to reduce its Singapore workforce by 10% to 15% by 2027 and relocate its offices to the Jurong industrial site, as part of a strategic investment shift.
Kandla port plans a 150,000-ton-per-year integrated renewable methanol unit, targeting the growing fleet of compliant vessels on the Singapore-Rotterdam maritime route.
An alternative energy scenario proposes increasing solar and storage capacity by 2037 to reduce fossil fuel dependence and cut electricity generation costs in Thailand.
VINSSEN becomes a central player in designing the world’s first commercial transport vessel fully powered by a fuel cell using ammonia as a hydrogen carrier.
The Malaysian government initiates a national assessment on nuclear energy feasibility, targeting regions facing energy supply constraints and integrating international regulatory requirements.
Indonesia Energy Corporation signs a memorandum of understanding with Aguila Energia to identify oil and gas assets in Brazil, marking a first incursion outside its domestic market.
Gunvor commits to 0.85 million tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas from AMIGO LNG, marking a strategic step forward for Asian and Latin American supply via the Guaymas terminal.
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the adoption of low-carbon ammonia in maritime transport faces economic, regulatory, and safety barriers, despite growing international pressure to reduce emissions from the global fleet.
Karpowership and Seatrium formalize a strategic partnership to convert floating LNG units, strengthening their joint offering in emerging mobile electricity markets.
Weakened by the exclusion of its solar panels from the U.S. market, Maxeon reports a sharp revenue decline and adjusts its financial structure under market pressure.
Airbus Singapore and Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia are developing aviation fuel from biomass, aiming for an annual capacity of 100 million tonnes.
Washington launches antidumping procedures against three Asian countries. Margins up to 190% identified. Final decisions expected April 2026 with major supply chain impacts.
Taihan strengthens its presence in Singapore with a fifth consecutive contract for a 400 kV underground network, as part of a power interconnection project with Indonesia.
AMIGO LNG has awarded COMSA Marine the engineering and construction contract for its marine facilities in Guaymas, as part of its 7.8 MTPA liquefied natural gas export terminal.
INPEX has finalised the awarding of all FEED packages for the Abadi LNG project in the Masela block, targeting 9.5 million tonnes of annual production and involving several international consortiums.
A free trade agreement between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union is set to be signed in December, aiming to reduce tariffs on $3 bn worth of trade and boost bilateral commerce in the coming years.
The regulatory approval granted to PT Thorcon Power Indonesia for its site study on Kelasa Island marks a decisive step toward the development of the country’s first private nuclear project.
BrightNight’s Asian subsidiary becomes Yanara and positions itself as an independent player to strengthen the development of large-scale renewable energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Gentari and Amazon Web Services have entered into an 80 MW power purchase agreement in India, marking a major step for large-scale wind energy development in the region.
Malaysia plans to invest up to 150bn USD over five years in American technological equipment and liquefied natural gas as part of an agreement aimed at adjusting trade flows and easing customs duties.
First Solar anticipates higher revenue for the current year, driven by an increase in solar panel prices following the introduction of new import tariffs.
Sanctions imposed on August 1 accelerate the reconfiguration of Indo-Pacific trade flows, with Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia emerging as principal beneficiaries.
