Fossil fuels

Coal dominance, fiscal constraints to temper South-east Asia’s clean energy boom

2026-07-16T05:00:00.000Z
Governments subsidise carbon-based energy to make it artificially cheap, which encourages us to use more polluting energy and deters us from making the switch to cleaner alternatives.

Who’s really keeping fossil fuels alive? Taxpayers globally

2026-07-06T10:00:00.000Z
Morgan Stanley expects annual spending on fossil fuels and dependable energy sources to double compared to recent years.

Morgan Stanley sees US$5.5 trillion Asia energy investment boom driven by AI, energy security

2026-06-26T07:45:36.000Z
Indonesia produces 14.5 billion litres of biodiesel annually, reducing diesel import dependence.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Fuel and feed South-east Asia from within

2026-05-18T23:00:00.000Z
Chinese power plants have been instructed to stock up on the fuel ahead of summer demand season, the China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association said.

China burns more fossil fuels for power as coal production slips

2026-05-18T08:14:36.000Z
As the world’s third-largest oil trading hub and sixth-largest refinery export hub, Singapore is deeply connected to global energy flows.

‘Sufficient’ fuel and food reserves, but Singaporeans may face higher prices and fewer options: Shanmugam

2026-04-07T06:24:07.000Z
This is the first time OCBC's sustainability report is aligned with recommendations from the International Sustainability Standards Board.

OCBC cuts financed emissions in all targeted ‘dirty’ sectors in 2024

2026-03-24T10:59:55.000Z
Renewable energy has become the most cost-competitive option for new power generation in many markets.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

A new decisive moment for renewable energy

2026-03-16T23:00:00.000Z
The oil crisis could push governments to diversify into renewables – or return to domestically produced coal, a fossil fuel which the region has struggled to phase out.

Middle East oil shocks send S-E Asia scrambling for alternatives, but cleaner mix is no easy choice

2026-03-15T23:06:24.000Z
Malaysia is expected to be the first hit by unseasonal heat in South-east Asia from March to May.

South-east Asia faces sweltering heat as war limits energy supply

2026-03-09T08:45:03.000Z