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September 16, 2025
Sarawak’s 'green battery' ambitions face indigenous, environmental backlash
Malaysia’s Sarawak state aims to position itself as the region’s “Green Battery” for energy transition. But while its low-carbon push advances, associated infrastructure projects are threatening forests and indigenous livelihoods.
September 11, 2025ASEAN biofuels poised for export, but policy gaps cloud outlook
ASEAN nations see strong potential in developing bioenergy, with opportunities to export to markets such as Europe and boost trade revenues.
September 10, 2025Indonesia prioritizes gas over renewables to meet power demand surge
Indonesia’s state electricity company PLN is betting big on natural gas as a “bridging fuel” ahead of a big buildup of renewables.
September 03, 2025Thailand’s Bangchak backs Bio-LNG, algae SAF in low-carbon push
Thailand’s energy giant Bangchak is broadening its renewable energy footprint. Its bio-based subsidiary BBGI (Bio-Based Green Innovation) announced a THB 2 billion (USD 61.6 million) investment in developing bio-LNG. The company is also partnering with go
September 03, 2025EVs are booming, but the grid can’t keep up: Chosen Digital’s global fix
Electric vehicles are growing fast, but the energy systems behind them are not. For Worapoj Chosen, founder and CEO of Chosen Digital, this is a serious risk that no one is fixing.
September 03, 2025China looks to ride wave of clean ocean energy
China is continuing its push to pull energy out of the oceans, with wind, waves and tides all now being harnessed off its coasts. A recent report highlights China’s growing development of ocean energy, particularly from waves.
September 02, 2025How five mainland Southeast Asian countries are powering up with wind energy
Charting the journey of five countries in pursuit of more wind power capacity, from financial hurdles to long-term strategies.
August 29, 2025Indigenous communities fear impacts of Cambodian wind projects
Cambodia hopes wind farms can help solve its growing power needs, but opaque plans have left the Bunong people worried for their sacred land.
August 28, 2025Chinese energy projects take off in Indonesia as western financing falters
With Chinese companies sidestepping red tape of energy-transition projects financed by the west, experts are calling for stricter environmental safeguarding.
August 28, 2025Indonesia’s sovereign fund seeks billions via “Patriot Bonds” for energy transition
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara, a flagship initiative of President Prabowo Subianto, has introduced “Patriot Bonds” aimed at raising IDR 50 trillion (about USD 3.05 billion).