The launch of President 100, a harbour vessel powered exclusively by biodiesel, marks a new stage for the experimentation of alternative fuels in Singapore’s maritime sector.
Between 2015 and 2024, four multilateral climate funds committed nearly eight bn USD to clean energy, attracting private capital through concessional terms while Africa and Asia absorbed more than half of the volume.
TotalEnergies ENEOS has commissioned two photovoltaic installations totalling 1.2 MWp for marine logistics group Lee Huat Yap Kee in Singapore, under two long-term power purchase agreements with no upfront investment.
PTT Oil and Retail Business announces a 46% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by regional expansion in its energy and non-energy activities, alongside an integrated ESG strategy.
Singapore announces fixed airline ticket levy dedicated to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement, maintaining unchanged amounts from 2026 to 2028, regardless of significant fluctuations in global fuel prices.
Curve Energy Corp. has formalized a non-disclosure agreement with Saudi Aramco Technologies, allowing confidential exchanges of information as part of potential technological collaborations in the global market for low-sulfur marine fuels.
The small-scale liquefied natural gas market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 7.5%, reaching an estimated total value of $31.78bn by 2030, driven particularly by maritime and heavy-duty road transport sectors.
Blue Whale Energy partners with UNIGRID to deploy behind-the-meter storage systems adapted to constrained commercial and industrial urban areas in Southeast Asia.
Asian developer Gurīn Energy selected Saft to supply a battery storage system exceeding 1 GWh in Fukushima, marking a new stage in Japan’s energy storage deployment.
Shell is expanding its global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capacities, primarily targeting markets in Asia and North America, to meet rising demand anticipated by the end of the decade.
A report by Ember shows ASEAN could supply nearly one-third of its data centres with wind and solar power by 2030 without storage, provided appropriate public policies are implemented.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners sells a minority stake in its 1 GW project to ACEN to accelerate its development ahead of upcoming energy auctions planned by the Philippine government.
Ember anticipates that a third of ASEAN data centre electricity demand could be met by wind and solar by 2030, without batteries, if appropriate political measures are implemented.
A report identifies 30 GW of solar and wind potential along Southeast Asia’s interconnection corridors, highlighting the challenges tied to regional electricity infrastructure.
Driven by economic growth and renewable energy limitations, natural gas consumption in Southeast Asia is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Platts has released its first low-carbon marine methanol price assessments in Shanghai and Rotterdam, enhancing price visibility for maritime transport and the alternative methanol value chain.
Mainstream Renewable Power sold its entire Colombian portfolio to Celsia, marking its exit from the country to focus operations on three strategic markets.
ACEN Australia has raised EUR 456 mn to support its renewable energy projects in Australia, backed by 11 local and international financial institutions.
Aker Horizons and Mitsui have finalised a structured financing agreement with DNB to support Mainstream Renewable Power’s targeted strategy in South Africa, Australia and the Philippines.
As COP29 approaches in Azerbaijan, tensions emerge as climate ambitions clash with economic realities, and vulnerable nations express growing impatience.
An NGO report warns of environmental risks associated with oil and gas concessions in the "Coral Triangle," one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, threatened by maritime traffic and oil spills.
Copenhagen Energy has obtained the Green Lane Certification for its BuhaWind projects in the Philippines, facilitating the rapid implementation of wind farms and contributing to the country's energy transition.
Southeast Asia's increasing energy demand will take center stage, according to Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Ensuring the security of energy flows amid geopolitical turmoil is paramount for the region.
Iran has carried out its first crude oil export outside the Persian Gulf via the Jask terminal, expanding its export options amid threats of retaliatory strikes by Israel targeting oil facilities.
Nexif Ratch Energy has completed the financial phase of its 145MWp Bacolod Solar Project in the Philippines, marking a significant step in the development of renewable energy in the region.
Adani Group, a leader in renewable energy, plans to develop 10 GW of hydroelectric capacity in several Asian and African countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Kenya, and Vietnam, to strengthen its green portfolio and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
A Rockefeller Foundation-led initiative aims to prematurely close coal-fired power plants in developing countries using carbon credits to reduce CO₂ emissions.
With its vast geothermal resources, Alaska is positioning itself as a strategic pillar for the US energy policy in the Indo-Pacific, supporting key regions such as Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines with sustainable and local production.
Colombia is intensifying the development of geothermal energy to diversify its energy mix. The country is relying on public-private partnerships and favorable regulations to attract the necessary investments.
The Delaware Bankruptcy Court approves Complete Solar's acquisition of the core assets of SunPower Corporation for $45 million.
The transaction includes the Blue Raven, New Homes and Dealer divisions, as well as the integration of 1,000 employees under the new entity.
China's lower export quotas for LSFO led to an increase in imports from Singapore, stabilizing the Asian market despite increased supply from the West.
Pertamina, the Indonesian oil company, is exploring supplies of Russian crude, raising hopes among refiners in Thailand and Japan.
This dynamic could disrupt light crude prices in Southeast Asia, prompting increased vigilance.
East-West LNG arbitrage is gaining strength, with rising Asian demand outstripping European demand.
Traders are taking advantage of this momentum to redirect cargoes to the Far East, despite uncertainties about future demand.
Philippine authorities have recovered 96% of the fuel oil from a tanker sunk in Manila Bay.
The successful operation prevented a major oil spill, with minimal economic impact.
East Timor and Australia plan to sign an agreement by November on the development of the Greater Sunrise gas field, a strategic and economic issue for both countries.
Russia extends export duty exemption for thermal coal until December.
Despite this measure, logistical restrictions and sanctions continue to hold back global demand.
