The deal sealed at the recent Durban climate change talks to develop a legally binding climate agreement holds much promise, but more immediate policy action and collaboration is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the energy sector.
By The World Economic Forum, in partnership with IHS CERA | 20 April 2012
The energy industry is undoubtedly an engine of growth. But how does it contribute to economic growth and employment which are so critical in a troubled global economy? World Economic Forum reports.
By Hiroshi Hashimoto, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) | 17 April 2012
An analysis of the impact of soaring LNG prices in Asia.
By Shivananda H, IDSA | Republished 13 January 2012
China is increasingly using its huge demand for energy resources as a means to extend its influence into the emerging producer countries. Its latest pipeline projects with Myanmar could see greater clout for the PRC in the South Asian region.
By Aaron Kraus | Republished 6 January 2012
The region's increasing reliance on this energy source could become significant economic, political and security concerns. Energy consultant Aaron Kraus examines the caveats.
By Nguyen Phuong Linh and Nahim Bin Zahur, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
Asia's energy future stands at a crossroads on whether coal will retain its status as the major fuel for power generation in Asia, or if natural gas will overtake coal.
By Yeo Yong Kiat, EMA staff | 1 November 2011
While it's all good that solar energy is heading towards grid parity, the industry sometimes forgets the added dimension of reducing the cost of financing for solar projects in order to drive down the overall cost.
By Nahim bin Zahur and Nguyen Phuong Linh, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
From the potential for new gas challenging coal dominance to the impact of Fukushima on the Southeast Asian nuclear renaissance, Energy Ministers say their piece.
