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September 09, 2025
PTTEP approves Thailand’s first CCS project with $320 million investment
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has reached the final investment decision (FID) on Carbon Capture and Storage Project (CCS) at the Arthit gas field. This milestone marks Thailand’s first CCS development, paving the way for the technology to play a
September 09, 2025The tangle of biodiversity credits: Solution or greenwashing?
Funding is needed to reverse global biodiversity loss. A credits market has been touted as a solution, but environmental groups say ‘don’t be fooled.’
September 08, 2025Thailand’s new PM vows to cut energy costs, taps ex-PTT chief
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was officially sworn in as Thailand’s prime minister on September 7. In his inaugural address, he emphasized that lowering household energy expenses will be one of his top policy priorities. Ahead of the ceremo
September 08, 2025Q&A: What next for China’s green finance?
Since offering its first bond focused on environmental outcomes ten years ago, China has become one of the world’s top issuers of these green bonds, as well as bonds linked to positive social change.
September 05, 2025Brunei built Southeast Asia’s longest bridge — what does this mean for wildlife?
The SOAS Bridge is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. Locals noted that while the bridge offers better job prospects and income opportunities, they have also observed unusual wildlife movements and migration patterns since its construction.
September 05, 2025Boeing pilots ocean carbon removal in Sarawak to advance net-zero
Malaysia has long been a key base for Boeing in the Asia-Pacific, producing commercial aircraft components. Now, Sarawak will also serve as a testbed for new carbon removal solutions.
September 04, 2025U.S. threatens tariffs to block global shipping carbon tax
The United States is pushing back against a global carbon pricing plan for the shipping sector, threatening retaliatory measures—including tariffs, port levies, and visa restrictions—against countries that support it. The move risks fragmenting regulatory
September 04, 2025Long-hidden methane leak in Darwin raises fresh doubts over Australia’s climate action
Environment groups have called for federal intervention following revelations an LNG export hub in Darwin has emitted large volumes of methane from an LNG storage tank since 2006.
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.