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Asia is the world’s fastest growing and most economically dynamic region. It is home to half of the world’s population and over half of the world’s energy consumption. Concurrently, it also means that Asia is home to some of the world’s largest total greenhouse gas emissions. The region and its robustly growing economies walk a knife-edge between continuing to foster fundamental growth while mitigating the risks that spiralling prices have on economically sensitive markets. (IEEFA Asia's monthly newsletter is available here.)

Countries of Coverage: IndonesiaJapanPakistanPhilippinesSouth KoreaThailandVietnam

LNG is not displacing coal in China's power mix

LNG has played a minimal role in displacing coal in China’s largest coal-consuming sectors. Government policies strongly favor domestic energy sources, including coal, renewables, and indigenous natural gas, over imported fuels such as LNG.

The Asia Pacific renewable supply chain opportunity

Investment opportunities in the renewable energy supply chain could exceed US$1.1 trillion by 2050 in seven Asian markets. Solar and offshore wind investments can localize manufacturing, create jobs, benefit energy consumers, and support decarbonization.

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