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August 19, 2025
Vietnam kicks off domestic SAF production to drive aviation decarbonization
Petrolimex unveiled its domestically produced SAF and signed a supply agreement with Vietjet Air, becoming the first mover toward the goal of “produced in Vietnam, used in Vietnam”.
August 19, 2025Vietnam’s DPPA gains traction as corporates embrace green power deals
Vietnam’s DPPA framework is maturing, and green power projects based on the scheme are gradually taking shape. VinEnergo, the energy arm of Vingroup, will supply solar and storage systems to the group’s car and battery factories.
August 19, 2025Air quality study of East Java waste-to-energy plant sparks dispute, health warnings
Indonesia’s largest environmental group reported that air quality around Surabaya’s Benowo waste-to-energy plant frequently exceeded WHO safety limits, with pollution spreading into residential areas, markets, and schools.
August 18, 2025Thailand's voluntary carbon trading set for 2027 with 15% offset limit
Thailand's carbon market is still in its early stages, with its Securities and Exchange Commission estimating that the voluntary carbon market (VCM) will be launched by 2027, ahead of the mandatory market.
August 14, 2025Lagging sustainability disclosures could cost Vietnam in global trade
Vietnam’s economic liberalization has driven strong growth, with the Associated Press (AP) likening the government’s ambitions to becoming Asia’s next “tiger economy.” But in an era where economic expansion is deeply intertwined with climate change.
August 14, 2025Could China win ‘beauty contest’ to be Indonesia’s nuclear energy ally?
Indonesia wants its first nuclear plant running by 2032, but technical and geopolitical challenges loom.
August 13, 2025Thailand’s slow DPPA progress risks billions in foreign investment
The slow rollout of regulations for the DPPA has frustrated businesses and alarmed policy researchers, who fear that insufficient renewable energy deployment could cost the country THB 1 trillion in lost foreign investment.
August 13, 2025Is Chinese finance enough to feed Indonesia’s clean energy push?
China is a potential major funder of Indonesia’s renewables targets, but experts are flagging potential political and strategic obstacles.
August 13, 2025Decarbonizing industry: Carbon pricing forces shipping giants to choose different fuels
The shipping industry, especially long-haul shipping, is classified as one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize, underscoring the importance of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) carbon fee.
August 12, 2025German cabinet paves way for carbon capture and storage infrastructure
Germany’s government cabinet has adopted a draft law to allow and promote the large-scale buildup of carbon storage and transport infrastructure in Germany.