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Coal-dependent countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines should address power systems dominated by existing coal plants, which hinder investment in new geothermal projects, said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Centre for Energy.
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AI, data centres could make Asean clean energy projects bankable as grid plans advance: experts
Long-term power purchases could unlock investment in renewables and transmission as Asean advances cross-border electricity trade, say energy transition specialists at the close of the 44th Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting. Ministers also urged regional cooperation to cut methane emissions from oil, gas and coal.
Carbon & Climate
India’s small steelmakers have no easy fix to go green
Smaller firms make 40 per cent of India’s steel and are the backbone of cities like Raipur. Some are exploring solar power, but face big constraints to make a deeper shift from coal.
With the country dominating nickel exports, its moves towards green industry could make the greatest impacts.
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