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 Nicholas Fang and Aaron Choo, SIIA | Republished 16 March 2012
As the ASEAN region moves towards nuclear energy, there is a need for Singapore to have a vested interest in ensuring the highest possible standards of safety, security and accountability, as well as its implications for the city-state.
By Simon Tay, SIIA | Republished 16 March 2012
Many challenges remain for Japan one year after the Fukushima nuclear incident, including manufacturing. This has only recently returned to capacity, while most nuclear power plants remain offline, causing energy savings to be critical.
By Artem V Goncharuk | Republished 6 January 2012
Is the world ready for a new nuclear contender from the PRC? Nuclear researcher Artem V Goncharuk analyses the global implications.
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 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.
By Belinda Salim and Chua Wen Hao, Energy Studies Institute | 31 October 2011
From policies to technology incentives, this panel comprising public to private and non-private sectors has very diverse views when it comes to setting up smart communities and green cities.
