Energy Information Administration’s updated analysis on Singapore’s energy sector

Easy access to the sea and a strategic location near the Strait of Malacca has enabled Singapore to become one of Asia's main energy and petrochemicals hubs and one of the world's top-three oil trading and refining centers. The Port of Singapore is one of the busiest in the... Continue reading >>

IEA report sees scope for transformation of Asia-Pacific natural-gas market

Amid region's growing reliance on imports, Developing a Natural Gas Trading Hub in Asia identifies obstacles and opportunities for establishing a gas market that reflects supply-demand fundamentals TOKYO, 26 February - Asia is expected to become the world's second-largest... Continue reading >>

IEA applauds Korea's green growth strategy

In an in-depth review of Korea's energy policies released on November 23, the International Energy Agency applauds the country's long-term commitment to green growth and achieving a low-carbon future but also sounded notes of caution regarding some elements of existing energy... Continue reading >>

Asia will play a crucial leadership role in energy sustainability

We must not wait for the true cost of carbon to become apparent before we confront our addiction to “cheap” energy. This was the crux of Mr. Tsoi Mun Heng’s  innovation keynote address on the last day of the inaugural Asia Future Energy Forum. The Director for... Continue reading >>

Total of 373.7 Billion won in subsidy for the New Regeneration Energy R&D project in Korea

Ministry of Knowledge Economy recently disclosed the New Regeneration Energy execution plan for the year 2012. According to the execution plan, the target export volume for this year when it comes to the New Regeneration Energy was set for 8.61 Trillion Won while 3.55 Trillion Won was... Continue reading >>

Japan's Feed-in-Tariffs starts in July

Japan has been advocating renewable energy & smart energy as a key national policy. In fact, Feed-in-Tariffs (FIT) comes into effect in Japan from July 1, 2012 and it will boost the installation of smart & renewable energies in Japan. In anticipation of the FIT implementation,... Continue reading >>