Tim Daiss

Taiwan wind

Threat of war could sideline Taiwan wind development

Taiwan’s wind power development is facing corporate, regulatory and geopolitical hurdles. Fossil fuels still meet around 98 percent of the nation’s energy needs.

Thai gas

Thai gas production ramps up, renewables waver

Thai gas production is stepping up despite national and international calls for the Southeast Asian nation to move away from fossil fuels.

gas in the Philippines

Offshore gas in the Philippines boosted, net zero a concern

The government, in spite of some recent progress with renewables contracting, still plans to drill for more gas in the Philippines, raising environmental concerns.

Japan LNG

Japan, LNG import king, blasted over greenwashing

Criticism is being levelled at Japan, LNG trailblazer, over what many claim is a false sustainability narrative and climate change greenwashing tactics.

Macquarie Bank

Macquarie Group slammed over oil and gas investments

One of Australia’s largest banks, the Macquarie Group, has been criticised for its investments in oil and gas producing assets.

Vietnam power

Vietnam power plan approved but problems remain

Vietnam’s power plan was approved after more than two years of delays, political bickering and a dozen various draft versions.

Philippine energy

Philippine energy sector still faces stubborn challenges

Efforts to change the Philippine energy sector are hitting obstacles, possibly jeopardizing the country’s goal to diversify its power sector and reduce its energy sector emissions.

Australia gas

Australia gas debate re-heats on BP purchase

BP is to acquire Shell’s 27% stake in the offshore Browse gas project, reigniting divisions in Australia’s gas sector.

Philippines energy

Corporate interests overshadow Philippines’ energy security

The Philippines’ energy sector has recently seen its first imported LNG shipment, but regulatory, market and financial complications persist.