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The Asian superpower is shielded from price shocks for now, being both one of the world’s largest oil importers and the biggest clean energy exporter. But weaker global growth from uncertain environment, could affect demand for Chinese exports, says Asian Development Bank economist Yothin Jinjarak.
As oil and gas firms reap windfall profits from wartime price spikes, regional climate advocates urge governments to tax gains and channel the funds into renewables and grid upgrades to secure Asia’s energy future.
These policies will have no impact on the country’s long term clean power targets, says energy undersecretary Rowena Guevara.
The new findings from Zero Carbon Analytics come as Vietnam moves to remove most tariffs on imported fuels such as gasoline and diesel in a bid to tame inflation brought about the Middle East conflict.
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Chokepoint in the Gulf: What the US-Israeli war on Iran means for Southeast Asia’s food security
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push Aseans farmers and food prices to the brink, but the region has options to ease some of the pressure.
Vietnam has limited room for manoeuvre on the energy front as supply tightens, but is proactively playing the hand it has been dealt.
The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean.
While the rest of the world is mainly concerned about the energy disruptions caused by the Iran war, the Gulf countries are more anxious about the Islamic Republic’s threats to their desalination facilities. If the US attempts to seize Kharg Island, it could spell disaster for the region's "saltwater kingdoms."
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The action comes despite the oil giant suing the environmental group for US$2.1 million after demonstrators boarded the company’s vessel at the Atlantic Ocean in January.
In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
DONG Energy’s shift to 100 per cent renewable energy marks another important step in the global transition away from fossil fuels.
#gas 播客
The ESG head of the Philippine power company arm tells the EB Podcast that sustainability needs to be communicated not as a “progressive idea” but a business strategy that benefits the bottom line.
The oil and gas sector needs to cut operational emissions faster, Charlotte Wolff-Bye tells the Eco-Business podcast. But slashing fuel output won’t do for the Asian supplier, and it welcomes respectful debate at the climate summit.
Eco-Business talks to Peter Kiernan, lead energy analyst for the Economist Intelligence Unit, to unpack a new landmark report from the International Energy Agency, which proposes an immediate ban on fossil fuels extraction to curb global warming.
The Philippines has ended new coal development as it pursues a low-carbon future. Don Paulino of non-profit Philippine Energy Independence Council and boss of Shell's exploration arm, argues why natural gas should remain in the energy mix.
#gas 新闻发布稿
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Present conflict in the Middle East: Risks and opportunities for South Asia
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Better data driving action on methane emissions, but more work needed
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