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Issue 199: S-E Asia’s exposed energy mix; CSE Global’s boardroom drama

This week in ESG: Region’s energy import bill could more than double by 2050, International Energy Agency says; CSE Global lead independent director resigns after dispute with chair

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 07:00 PM
    • Coal has been one of the fastest growing fuels for South-east Asia’s rising energy needs over the past decade.
    • Coal has been one of the fastest growing fuels for South-east Asia’s rising energy needs over the past decade. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    Energy transition

    Putting a fire under South-east Asia’s energy transition

    An exposed supply chain, sticky coal, cool spaces, nuclear dreams and a huge investment gap are some of the more interesting aspects of South-east Asia’s energy outlook.

    A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) says South-east Asia will remain heavily exposed to global energy market disruptions unless it significantly steps up investments in reducing energy import dependence and improving energy efficiency.

    ESG Insightsenergy transitionRenewable energyCoalEnergy securityIEACorporate governanceCSE GlobalHeliconia Capital

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