Energy security

Singapore’s energy is secure despite disruptions from Middle East conflict: Tan See Leng

While imported gas fuels 95% of the Republic’s power generation, half of it is piped and will not be affected

The cuts by Sinopec are part of Beijing’s widening measures to curb oil supply disruptions.

Sinopec plans to cut crude runs by over 10% on Middle East supply squeeze: sources

The refiner will focus on maximising fuel output at the expense of petrochemicals production

Industry observers say that electric vehicles would still retain a cost advantage over petrol-powered ones even if charging prices go up.

Singapore’s EV charging prices remain stable, but an April increase looms

Observers say climbing natural gas prices and a bump in electricity tariffs could make charging more expensive from next month

The deals will take the form of purchase commitments and other transactions spanning a range of products and sectors, according to White House officials.

Asia set to pledge US$30 billion in energy, mineral deals with US

Overall, some 18 nations are set to participate, including Australia, Bangladesh and South Korea

International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey on Mar 12.

Iran war is causing biggest-ever oil market disruption, IEA says

The conflict will slash global oil supply by eight million barrels a day this month

The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz on Mar 11.

Iran fires back at bases and ships despite war’s most intensive strikes

Israel believes new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been injured early in the war

Energy sovereignty cannot be found in a narrow strait; it must be engineered through a global liquid hydrogen supply chain.

Beyond energy chokepoints: Breaking the Hormuz stranglehold

Why Asia’s green hydrogen success is a critical path to sovereignty

Malaysia's government will keep the price of the RON95 transport fuel at RM1.99 (S$0.32) per litre despite a spike in prices.

Malaysia has enough supplies to maintain subsidised transport fuel price, PM Anwar says

The Cabinet will hold a special meeting on Friday to review the country’s fiscal position

Iran has been hitting the Gulf states from the start of hostilities and blocking the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to maximise international pressure on Israel and the US to stop the bombing.

Navigating Iran war complexity: Asia businesses lose big in worst-case scenario

Four different plausible futures could pan out, with the worst being a ‘regional firestorm’