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Energy Insights

Energy Tracker Asia

40 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen sits down with Katherine Hasan, Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), to unpack Indonesia’s latest power plan — and the widening gap between climate ambition and reality. Despite strong public messaging on renewables, Indonesia’s RUPTL 2025–2034 places fossil fuels at the centre of the next decade, delaying meaningful renewable expansion until the 2030s. Katherine explains why this “fossils first, renewables later” ...

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In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen sits down with Katherine Hasan, Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), to unpack Indonesia’s latest power plan — and the widening gap between climate ambition and reality. Despite strong public messaging on renewables, Indonesia’s RUPTL 2025–2034 places fossil fuels at the centre of the next decade, delaying meaningful renewable expansion until the 2030s. Katherine explains why this “fossils first, renewables later” ...

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Energy Insights

Fossils First, Renewables Later: The Cost of Delay

In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen sits down with Katherine Hasan, Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), to unpack Indonesia’s latest power plan — and the widening gap between climate ambition and reality. Despite strong public messaging on renewables, Indonesia’s RUPTL 2025–2034 places fossil fuels at the centre of the next decade, delaying meaningful renewable expansion until the 2030s. Katherine explains why this “fossils first, renewables later” ...

1 week ago

20 minutes

Energy Insights

Public Health Safe, Economically Sound: Wind & Solar in Communities

Across the world, wind and solar power are often accused of harming public health and disrupting communities — but the science tells a different story. In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen takes a closer look at one of the most persistent myths in the energy debate: that renewable projects threaten wellbeing. Drawing on studies from health authorities and real-world data, the discussion reveals how wind and solar actually improve public health by reducing air pollution, cutting re...

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

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, a...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Energy Insights

Fueling the Empire: The Real Cost of Australia’s Gas Strategy

In this episode of Energy Insights, we speak with Mia Watanabe, Climate Campaigner at Oil Change International, about the real costs of Australia’s gas strategy and its wider implications for Southeast Asia’s energy future. Australia has become one of the world’s largest LNG exporters, but this dependence on fossil fuels raises serious concerns over environmental, social, and economic impacts. Mia explains how the continued push for LNG undermines climate goals across Asia, with public financ...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Energy Insights

The Politics of Clean Energy: Balancing Growth, Security, and Sustainability in Southeast Asia

In this episode of Energy Insights, we sit down with Amy Kong and Yu Sun Chin, from Zero Carbon Analytics. Together, they provide valuable insights into the complexities of Southeast Asia’s energy future, where the shift towards clean energy is both an opportunity and a challenge. Amy and Yu discuss the region’s clean energy investment trends, the ongoing role of fossil fuels like LNG, and the policy gaps that are slowing the transition to a low-carbon economy. They dive into the role of fore...

4 months ago

15 minutes

Energy Insights

From Fossil Fuels to Renewables: Understanding the World Energy Investment 2025

The global energy shift towards renewables is gaining momentum, but what role does investment play in this transition? In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore the key findings from the World Energy Investment 2025 report. From the rapid growth of renewables to the continued dominance of fossil fuels, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in scaling up clean energy investments. As the world moves away from fossil fuels, we delve into the financial trends, barriers to progress, and...

4 months ago

9 minutes

Energy Insights

Inside the Philippines’ Energy Shift: Policies, Problems & Possibilities

In this episode of Energy Insights, we are joined by Joel Chester (Cheng) Pagulayan, the Climate Justice Portfolio Manager at Oxfam Pilipinas. Cheng is a renowned Filipino climate justice advocate with a strong focus on energy transition, gender equity, and youth empowerment. Cheng provides valuable insights into the Philippines’ energy shift, dissecting the country’s reliance on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and its impact on the nation’s climate goals. While the government has set ambitious r...

5 months ago

15 minutes

Energy Insights

The Global Power Shift: China’s Renewable Energy Expansion and Its Influence on Southeast Asia

In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore China’s renewable energy expansion and its growing influence on Southeast Asia’s energy landscape. As China rapidly shifts from coal to clean energy, the region’s energy policies are at a crossroads. With solar, wind, and hydropower investments surging, what can Southeast Asia learn from China’s journey? Join us as we discuss how China’s green energy strategy is reshaping the region’s energy future and the challenges and opportunities for Southea...

5 months ago

10 minutes

Energy Insights

Women in Energy: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future

In this episode of Energy Insights, Energy Tracker Asia speaks with Dr. Utkarshaa Varshney, a leading energy transition consultant with expertise in solar, wind, and hydrogen projects. Dr. Varshney is a Women in Clean Energy Fellow at EnergyLab Australia, an award-winning science communicator, and has published over 15 papers on silicon solar cell defects. She has shared her insights globally, including at Oxford University and KU Leuven. In today’s discussion, Dr. Varshney talks about the cr...

8 months ago

26 minutes

Energy Insights

Japan's Record LNG Deal with the US and Its Global Impact

Japan has secured a historic LNG deal with the United States, a move positioned as a step towards greater energy security. However, this decision raises pressing questions about its alignment with climate commitments and its broader influence on regional energy policies. As the world accelerates towards decarbonisation, is this agreement a necessary short-term measure or a prolonged dependence on fossil fuels? Read the article here: https://energytracker.asia/japan-to-buy-record-amounts-of-l...

8 months ago

18 minutes

Energy Insights

Captive Coal – Indonesia’s Biggest Energy Challenge

In this episode of Energy Insights, we explore the critical issue of captive coal power in Indonesia, a significant obstacle to the country’s 2040 coal phase-out target. Captive coal plants, which operate off-grid to supply energy to industries like nickel production, are expanding rapidly, locking industries into long-term fossil fuel dependency. This episode examines the environmental and public health impacts of this trend, highlighting projections of increased air pollution and premature ...

9 months ago

17 minutes

Energy Insights

Breaking Down AZEC – What Asia Really Needs for Decarbonisation

This episode of Energy Insights critically examines the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), an initiative aimed at advancing decarbonisation across 11 countries in Asia and the Pacific. While AZEC aspires to promote regional collaboration and sustainable energy development, its dependence on fossil fuel-based technologies, including LNG, CCS, and ammonia co-firing, raises important questions about its alignment with decarbonisation goals. Drawing on insights from the Asia Zero Emission Commu...

10 months ago

16 minutes

Energy Insights

Asia's Energy Transition Leaders & Laggards

This episode of Energy Insights explores the contrasts shaping Asia’s renewable energy landscape. With surging energy demands and immense potential for renewable transformation, Asia is both a challenge and an opportunity in the global energy transition. The discussion focuses on the successes of countries like China, India, and Vietnam, where ambitious policies and investments are driving renewable energy progress. It also examines the obstacles faced by nations such as Indonesia and Pakist...

11 months ago

14 minutes

Energy Insights

COP29 Outcome: What’s Next for Climate Action?

COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaving the global community to grapple with its outcomes. In this episode of Energy Insights, we take a deep dive into the critical takeaways from this year’s UN Climate Change Conference. Was it the pivotal moment we hoped for, or yet another missed opportunity in the fight against climate change? The discussion covers the ongoing challenges with climate finance, including the failure to meet the $100 billion annual commitment, and examines the pers...

11 months ago

12 minutes

Energy Insights

Bridging the Divides on Climate Finance

Energy Insights speaks with Teresa Anderson, the global climate justice lead at ActionAid International, about all things climate finance in the run-up to COP29 in Azerbaijan. We talked about a broad range of climate finance-related topics that include the $100 billion a year promise, loss and damage finance, the contentious relationships between countries at climate negotiations, expanding the public finance donor based to other high-income countries, fossil fuel levies, issues related to in...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Energy Insights

Pakistan’s Energy Crisis and Its Causes

Energy Insights speaks with Abdul Waheed Bhutto. Abdul Waheed Bhutto is an academic researcher and the Pro Vice Chancellor at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan. He has authored numerous publications and secured significant research grants, in the field of sustainable energy, renewable resources, and biomass utilisation. He established the Biomass Conversion and Green Chemicals Recovery Technology laboratory, received Research Productivity Awards. We spoke about...

1 year ago

21 minutes

Energy Insights

S. Korea's Offshore Wind Potential and Getting Locals Onside

Energy Insights speaks with Mark Hutchinson, the director and chair of the Southeast Asia Task Force at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). In this interview, we delve into a recent report published by GWEC about the potential of offshore wind and its impact on South Korea's economy. We also explore the challenges facing offshore wind, the supply chain implications for the offshore wind industry in South Korea, the response to the pushback by local fishing communities, and strategies for w...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Energy Insights

A Recap on the G7 Climate Commitments in 2024

In this episode of Energy Insights, we recap the G7's climate commitments and the G7 environment ministers' meeting in Turin, Italy. Topics include the pressure leading up to the meeting and summit and what the world's most powerful economies were doing to tackle climate change. Other topics include what the G7 is doing about coal, the worries around the G7's coal phaseout timeline, the continued endorsement of gas as a bridge fuel, the G7's climate finance commitments, existing climate finan...

1 year ago

10 minutes

Energy Insights

Is Tripling Renewable Capacity Possible?

Energy Insights speaks with Liming Qiao, the Asia Director at the Global Wind Energy Council. Our conversation with Liming Qiao delves into a range of crucial topics. We explore the ambitious goal of tripling renewable energy capacity, the potential supply chain challenges for renewable rollouts in Asia, and the role of governments and the private sector in incentivising secure supply chains. We also discuss the complex issue of job losses in the fossil fuel industry as the world transi...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Energy Insights

India's 2024 Election and the Role of Renewable Energy

Energy Insights speaks with Sunil Dahiya, an analyst at the South Asia branch of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). We talk about many topics that revolve around the upcoming Indian election and where energy fits into that picture, including an overview of India's renewable energy capacity right now, how much Modi's BJP government can be credited with spurring clean energy growth, the dangers of India simultaneously walking down two energy pathways at the same time with r...

1 year ago

42 minutes