Energy Insights
Energy Insights, by Energy Tracker Asia, covers the latest topics on the energy transition and gets into conversation with a wide range of experts and thought leaders on themes that include energy, fossil fuels, climate finance, climate policy, decarbonisation and development. Join our host each month to dive deep into the latest opportunities, challenges and solutions in the climate and energy space.
Energy Insights
Gas or Green? Southeast Asia at an Energy Crossroads
Southeast Asia stands at a defining moment in its energy transition. While renewables have become cheaper and more reliable than ever, governments across the region continue to expand gas infrastructure — risking costly lock-ins and delayed climate progress.
In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen unpacks the findings from BloombergNEF’s latest analysis, which reveals how renewables like solar, wind, and battery storage are now outcompeting gas in markets such as Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Yet, despite the clear economics, policy inertia and fossil fuel dependence continue to shape the region’s energy future.
From the volatility of LNG prices to the growing momentum behind clean power, we explore why Southeast Asia remains at an energy crossroads — and what it will take for the region to finally pivot towards a more secure, affordable, and sustainable energy system.
