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Thai Government Approves B6.7bn Fuel Subsidy, Orders Refining Margin Cuts
Thailand's Finance Ministry greenlit an initial 6.7 billion baht from the Energy Conservation Fund, while new measures will reduce gross refining margins to ease consumer burden.
Rystad Energy: LNG Importers Face $39 Billion Cost Hike for Less Volume in 2026
Middle East disruptions will push global LNG portfolio costs to $256 billion, forcing buyers to secure 60.7 million tonnes less supply at higher prices, Rystad Energy forecasts.
Climate Change Threatens East Asia Coasts with Mine Waste Pollution
A new analysis identifies East Asia among six global hotspots where rising temperatures and altered weather patterns could worsen contamination from metal mining facilities, impacting 293,000 kilometres of coastline.
Indonesia, Philippines Coal Reliance Hinders Geothermal Investment
Existing coal power plants in Southeast Asia weaken the business case for new clean energy projects, despite a US$170 million derisking facility in the Philippines for geothermal exploration.
Asia, Europe Boost Coal Imports as LNG Price Gap Widens
Australian thermal coal trades at an 80% discount to liquefied natural gas (LNG), driving Asian and European buyers to increase purchases for November delivery.
Philippine Coconut Exports Target West Africa After Liberia Shipment
The Philippines Department of Agriculture is expanding coconut exports to West Africa, following a 50-metric-ton shipment to Liberia by Avante Agri-Products valued at $22,400.
Indonesia's courts open new path for haze victims to sue companies
A 2023 Indonesian Supreme Court regulation on 'pollution share liability' may ease claims against companies for transboundary haze, offering a new avenue for compensation.
Indonesia signals gas export curbs amid haze tensions
Coordinating Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated on 22 October that Jakarta could halt supplies to countries not showing “respect,” citing domestic needs and a shift from earlier assurances on quotas.
SGX RegCo warns Bumitama, First Resources on haze disclosure
Singapore Exchange Regulation is seeking information from firms like Bumitama Agri and First Resources on their activities' contribution to the ongoing haze, threatening action for disclosure failures.
ASEAN Energy Transition Roadmap Targets £520bn Annual Investment
Southeast Asia's new roadmap, developed with ACE and SEforALL, forecasts 8.6 million new jobs by 2050 as the region shifts from fossil fuels towards carbon neutrality.