South Korea
Changes are underway in Asia that could see the region increase its cloud computing, data centre and AI footprint. However, at the end of the day, just how to power this digital trajectory could lead to more gas usage and in tandem, new environmental pushback.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to foresee oil and gas as an integral part of the country’s energy supply future, even as environmental groups in the country push back.
A recent lawsuit in South Korea involving a baby among the plaintiffs marks an acceleration in climate litigation in Asia.
The joint South Korea-Vietnam LNG project, Hai Lang, has been mired in controversy amid concerns over its economic feasibility.
A new report says LNG price hikes in 2022 are a major reason for South Korea’s energy sector woes.