Environment

Australia’s coal plants may soon go extinct

Wind and solar edging coal plants out of Australia’s power mix.

Why LNG power investors should remain vigilant in the Philippines LNG market

Investors are said to risk exposure to $14b in stranded assets.

Australia fast-tracks dumping of dirty power

The Energy Security Board predicts 75% renewables within the country's energy mix by 2025.

India’s Tata Power contemplating $473m IPO for renewable energy business

It initially planned to seek a partner to invest in its green assets.

"Coal inertia" remains strong in Asia Pacific despite climate pressure: report

However, it also found that renewables pipelines accelerated in the region.

Chinese banks 'genuinely' trying to exit coal: Project Finance International

Banks are said to have introduced policies to immediately phase out coal power from their investments.

Will cheaper wind energy lead the charge to energy decarbonization?

A new study predicts wind energy costs are set to drop by 49% over the next 30 years.

Singapore's DBS targets zero thermal exposure by 2039

DBS will cease onboarding new clients who derive more than 25% of their revenue from thermal coal.

China's carbon-free goal can back energy security, economic goals

The country has come up with a 'dual circulation' economic manifesto.

Singapore outlines power sector greening goals

Solar energy deployment is planned to be increased to at least 2 GWp.

Microsoft invests in SEACEF to bolster renewable energy projects

The investment is made through the company’s Climate Innovation Fund.

Solar surge push out coal plants in Australia

Wholesale electricity prices are sinking lower than it costs to buy coal.

Coal should have no part in economies' post-COVID plans: UN chief

Antonio Guterres expressed concern that new coal plants are still being financed.

Asia lags in energy transition policy response: report

Governments have been prioritising immediate needs such as wage subsidies.