Thailand Accelerates Clean Energy Push to Cut LNG Dependence
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- South China Morning Postseen 24 Sept, 14:57description edited
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Toey Wattana Mongkhonnam began thinking about outfitting his family home in Thailand’s northeastern province of Yasothon with solar panels during the Covid-19 pandemic. In his household of five, electricity use rises with the day’s heat, and the monthly bill could range from 1,000 to 1,500 baht (US$30 to US$45). “Back then, I checked prices and a rooftop panel system that could put out enough power to run my household’s appliances could cost 100,000 to 200,000 baht,” said Toey, a Muay Thai...Toey Wattana Mongkhonnam began thinking about outfitting his family home in Thailand’s northeastern province of Yasothon with solar panels during the Covid-19 pandemic. In his household of five, electricity use rises with the day’s heat, and the monthly bill could range from 1,000 baht to 1,500 baht (US$30 to US$45). “Back then, I checked prices and a rooftop panel system that could put out enough power to run my household’s appliances could cost 100,000 baht to 200,000 baht,” said Toey, a...
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Thailand is doubling the capacity of its public solar-power programme to 10GW from 5GW, in the latest move to reduce the economy’s exposure to imported fossil fuels and volatile LNG prices. The expanded scheme is expected to cover around 1 million households, with Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas approving the expansion…- Thailand Business NewsThailand is doubling the capacity of its public solar-power programme to 10GW from 5GW , in the latest move to reduce the economy’s exposure to imported fossil
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Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- baystreet.ca10:56first to report
Thailand plans to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy sources and embrace nuclear power for the first time to cut reliance on imported LNG in the wake of the Middle East crisis, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan told Bloomberg in an interview published ...
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia10:39
- Channel News Asia10:39
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post12:35
Energy ministers and executives met in Bangkok on Monday to discuss the prolonged price increase for liquefied natural gas (LNG) triggered by the Iran war, with Southeast Asia’s growth ambitions and climate goals on the line as the cost of powering economies shifting to artificial intelligence soars. On the first day of Gastech 2026, one of the world’s largest energy conferences, policymakers implored pragmatism over net-zero targets and closer cooperation to ensure affordable LNG supplies,...
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia10:35
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia08:26
Speaking to CNA’s Roland Lim at the Gastech 2026 energy conference in Bangkok, government and industry leaders said countries will need more diverse energy supplies and stronger regional links as disruptions expose Asia’s vulnerability to supply shocks.
Fri, 18 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia08:07
- Channel News Asia09:56
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- straitstimes.com21:00
Solar investments helped Singapore save S$123.8 million in fossil fuel import costs amid 2026 energy price spikes caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- thailand-business-news.com22:25edited after publishing
Thailand is doubling the capacity of its public solar-power programme to 10GW from 5GW , in the latest move to reduce the economy’s exposure to imported fossil
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia05:48
- DW Top Stories13:47
Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face major obstacles.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews02:43
Asia does not need hydrogen to replace every form of existing fossil fuel for the technology to become significant.
Thu, 24 September 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post01:30edited after publishing
Toey Wattana Mongkhonnam began thinking about outfitting his family home in Thailand’s northeastern province of Yasothon with solar panels during the Covid-19 pandemic. In his household of five, electricity use rises with the day’s heat, and the monthly bill could range from 1,000 baht to 1,500 baht (US$30 to US$45). “Back then, I checked prices and a rooftop panel system that could put out enough power to run my household’s appliances could cost 100,000 baht to 200,000 baht,” said Toey, a...
- Channel News Asia09:50
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews16:22
Southeast Asia is leaning into LNG use despite the risk of external shocks a new report revealed.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:19
Pakistan's transition to solar power has enabled millions of households to rely on renewable energy. The country began this shift during the Ukraine War due to soaring electricity prices and fuel import challenges. Grassroots movements contributed to the rapid installation of solar panels across urban and rural areas. This increased capacity has saved Pakistan over $12 billion in fossil fuel expenses since the transition.
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- bne IntelliNews01:35
Credit: Waranont (Joe) - Unsplash Bangkok has included two SMRs, with combined capacity of 600MW towards the end of its draft Power Development Plan 2026, marking a significant shift for a country that has discussed nuclear power for decades without building a commercial reactor.
- bne IntelliNews04:18
Credit: IntelliNews The Philippines introduced 13 clean energy policies between February and August 2026, the most among six major Southeast Asian economies tracked during the first six months of the Iran war.
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- eco-business.com02:30
Southeast Asia is navigating a period of profound economic and industrial transition. Global disruptions ranging from geopolitical conflict and fuel supply volatility to rising trade pressures and shifting investment flows have exposed the risks of overdependence on imported fossil fuels and...
- South China Morning Post07:25
Just under a third of Singaporeans, or 31.4 per cent, believe that nuclear energy promises a clean power source with the greatest potential in the city state, representing the highest acceptance rate in Southeast Asia, a new study has found. The approval rate represented an 11.1 per cent increase from 2024, the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2026 Survey found, even as solar energy continued to be the most popular choice. Singapore is studying advanced nuclear technologies, including small...
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews10:06
Credit: bne IntelliNews Moldova has lifted renewables from 3% to about 30% of its electricity consumption in five years and now plans a wind, battery and grid build-out to halve its dependence on energy imports by 2050.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:22
Energy ministers to meet in Manila on Oct. 7-8 as Philippines prepares to host ASEAN leaders’ summit later this month
Tue, 6 October 2026
4 reports- Channel News Asia04:19
The 200ha site could house hydrogen-ready natural gas-fired power plants, a liquefied natural gas terminal and other low-carbon energy technologies.
- Al Jazeera English07:07
ASEAN ministers to discuss energy security amid energy crunch caused by the war on Iran.
- Channel News Asia08:39
The region should diversify energy sources and supply routes, make greater use of domestic resources where viable and become more energy efficient, the International Energy Agency recommends in a new report.
- South China Morning Post14:00
Risks to Southeast Asia’s energy supplies are multiplying faster than nations are coming up with solutions to meet rapidly rising demand for electricity, according to an International Energy Agency report released on Tuesday. Southeast Asia has a seemingly insatiable appetite for energy, but the region is now in a pinch as energy costs rise, partly due to the Iran war. Fast-growing Southeast Asian economies also need more electricity to power data centres and keep homes and businesses cool....
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- arkansasonline.com06:52
BANGKOK -- Risks to Southeast Asia's energy supplies are multiplying faster than nations are coming up with solutions to meet rapidly rising demand for electricity, according to an International Energy Agency report released Tuesday.
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:28
Manila seeks faster electricity integration with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia amid regional energy security concerns
Fri, 9 October 2026
2 reports- news.tuoitre.vn06:14
Vietnamese conglomerate T&T Group has signed an agreement to develop the 495-MW Savan 2 wind power project in Laos, with an estimated investment of US$768 million and commercial operations scheduled to begin by the end of 2028.
- timesca.com11:51
Uzbekistan's $20 million solar panel program will serve more than 3,100 homes and institutions.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia04:16
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English10:12
With Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia07:46
Singapore's peak electricity demand is projected to grow by between 2.9 per cent and 6.5 per cent annually over the next decade, according to EMA.
Fri, 23 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia03:40
The initiative will support the development of technologies to tackle key decarbonisation challenges, with up to S$100 million set aside for industry-led research.
- South China Morning Post09:00
The Philippines is turning to the United States to build its oil stockpile amid the global energy crunch, with observers saying the move could also serve Washington’s military interests and deepen strategic ties. A bilateral deal could deliver more immediate benefits than a broader Asean stockpile, which would entail coordination hurdles, analysts said, but questions remain over how quickly Manila could establish such a reserve and whether it would meaningfully reduce long-term dependence on...
Sat, 24 October 2026
2 reports- straitstimes.com01:54
Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore as it prioritises domestic energy needs and reviews supply agreements. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- Channel News Asia12:20
Singapore's Energy Market Authority also said that it had contingency plans in place to deal with such reductions.
Sun, 25 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia05:07
Global gas prices are a bigger factor in costs, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.
- Japan Times09:00
At a global conference in smog-hit Malaysia, scientists outlined how the Earth's natural systems are buckling due to warming.
Mon, 26 October 2026
10 reports- Channel News Asia01:53
Five new natural gas-fired power plants, an expanded power grid and increased energy storage capacity are among the key areas of development.
- Channel News Asia03:40
A non-invasive geophysical survey found high-temperature geothermal resources several kilometres underground that may be suitable for electricity generation.
- straitstimes.com10:00
Singapore energy infrastructure plan could boost Sembcorp and Keppel as power demand rises and gas supply concerns persist. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- straitstimes.com10:25
Malaysia says extending coal plant life remains an option to ensure energy security amid rising electricity demand and fuel supply disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- Channel News Asia10:33
While the reduction is unlikely to significantly affect Singapore's electricity supply or prices, analysts say it raises broader questions about energy security for both Singapore and Indonesia.
- South China Morning Post10:44
Indonesia has defended its decision to cut natural gas exports to Singapore, citing domestic electricity and industrial needs and arguing that the reduction remains within contractual limits. The cuts came days after Indonesia’s energy minister warned that his country could stop exports to nations that “did not respect” it. On Monday, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia defended the reduction of 31 million standard cubic feet per day in pipeline gas exports to Singapore, saying it represented...
- straitstimes.com11:07
The solar panel subsidy is expected to be approved at a Cabinet meeting on Oct 27. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- Channel News Asia11:17Indonesia says gas export cuts to Singapore within contractual limits, pledges to honour obligations
The cuts fall within the minimum contractual limits of around 91 to 92 per cent of exports, says Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia.
- oilreviewmiddleeast.com16:21
The Middle East is identified as the region offering the greatest opportunity over the next decade despite the current instability, according to the inaugural ADIPEC Global Energy Report 2026: Power Shift report, based on surveys of more than 1,800 senior business and energy leaders - Industry - Adipec survey highlights confidence in middle east energy sector
- econotimes.com23:41
The Bangkok Post reported Tan discussed deficit control, Oil Fuel Fund liabilities and the possible growth cost of reduced infrastructure investment.
Tue, 27 October 2026
4 reports- miragenews.com00:00
Countries in the Asia Pacific can accelerate the shift to clean energy while building competitive local industries as long as policies don't slow
- Channel News Asia07:34
Rising energy demand, driven by changing lifestyles and the growth of AI, is adding pressure to the global energy transition, IRENA chief Francesco La Camera told CNA's Roland Lim.
- Channel News Asia07:59
Singapore and the Philippines have agreed to explore collaborations in nuclear energy, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.
- Channel News Asia11:20
ASEAN countries must strengthen energy supplies and infrastructure to weather future disruptions, Philippine Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told CNA’s Roland Lim.
Wed, 28 October 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia08:31
The joint field training exercise involved a firefighting operation and casualty evacuation. It comes ahead of the cross-border rail service’s opening in February 2027.
- South China Morning Post10:12
The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, in a bid to hedge against fuel price spikes driven by the Iran war. The Southeast Asian nation, which imports nearly all its energy needs, also planned to increase diesel and gas-fired power output to make up for an estimated 60 per cent decline in hydropower and 20 per cent fall in solar output in the first half of 2027 due to the El Nino weather phenomenon, Energy...
- gov.za20:30
Government announces GASIPPPP Bid Window 1 Outcome, reaffirms market commitment and outlines the path forward The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, through the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) and the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office, today announced the conclusion of Bid Window 1 (BW1) of the Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (GASIPPPP).
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- sanews.gov.za08:45
Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reiterated government’s commitment to gas-to-power energy generation.
Fri, 30 October 2026
2 reports- sbr.com.sg01:43
Singapore and the Philippines will explore cross-border power links and deepen nuclear energy cooperation.
- businesstimes.com.sg11:00
This week in ESG: Singapore announces five-year Energy Infrastructure Plan; Corporate Governance Advisory Committee, Singapore Exchange launch public consultation Read more at The Business Times.
Sun, 1 November 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post05:34
Long dubbed an “air-conditioned nation”, Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to “passive displacement” to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning. The city state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, with about 99 per cent of private residences equipped with cooling units. Singapore’s local building sector accounts for one-fifth of its emissions, while cooling itself accounts for 40 to 60 per cent of a...
- english.pravda.ru19:30
Central Asia faces a 27% electricity demand rise by 2030, but new generation alone is insufficient. The critical bottleneck lies in transmission and distribution
- bne IntelliNews21:51
Credit: Matthew Henry - Unsplash Singapore power generator Tuas Power has joined Laotian conglomerate Phongsupthavy Group and state utility Electricite Du Laos to study importing up to 500MW of electricity from Laos, mostly from hydropower dams.
Tue, 3 November 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:36
Indonesia will prioritize domestic energy needs over exporting electricity, according to a government minister, complicating a plan for the country to supply renewable power to Singapore.
- Channel News Asia06:11
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia did not name any country specifically, but Singapore had previously granted conditional approvals for firms to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia.
- asiaone.com10:00
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. 'As long as the price is right': Indonesia won't export electricity to Singapore unless pricing terms are metIndonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless the two countries can agree on a suitable price, its Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday (Nov 2).Speaking to...
- ianslive.in12:14
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Nepal's export of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s power grid reflects how New Delhi is providing an additional trading option to two countries in the neighbourhood through its territory, with the strategic significance of the arrangement lying in the fact that, unlike China, it is making it possible for smaller countries to have more bargaining power and room to manoeuvre in their diplomatic relations, according to an article
Thu, 5 November 2026
4 reports- Japan Times04:56
From the Philippines to Pakistan and Nigeria, people are turning to solar and batteries to cut utility bills or just keep lights and machinery on.
- bne IntelliNews06:02
Credit: Mufid Majnun - Unsplash Asia's energy importers are paying for the Iran war twice: once at the pump, and again through more expensive borrowing and state curbs on what fuel companies may earn.
- lngindustry.com09:00
A new IEEFA report has found that since 2021, over half of proposed LNG-fired power plants and import terminals in key emerging markets in Asia have been cancelled or are inactive, with a combined value 4.5 times that of completed projects.
- bne IntelliNews21:16
Credit: Pexels - Polina Tankilevitch Thailand shipped about 1.25mn tonnes of rice to ASEAN countries between January and September 2026, a 109% rise from a year earlier, the country's Department of Foreign Trade said on November 5.
Sun, 8 November 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:00
For most of his life, Osman Uki lived in a world dictated by the sun, relying on kerosene and leftover cooking oil to light his home in a remote indigenous village in Malaysia. That changed in April when solar power finally reached Kampung Bertang in the state of Pahang, allowing families to power electric lights, refrigerators and rice cookers. For Osman, one of the biggest changes is what happens after sunset. “We are happy with the light we have at night. The kids can read at night now. We...