Embracing the Dusk of the Pandemic and the Dawn of the Low Carbon Economy in 2021
Energy Efficiency as the Industry’s Way to Survive the Covid-19 Crisis
Since the emergence of the Covid-19 outbreak, countries around the world are still trying to cope and minimise its impact on the industry sector. Physical distancing and working from the home scheme have naturally affected many companies and the way they operate. To ease the pandemic impact, practicing the energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) measures could be considered by the industries.
ACCEPT 2020 Year in Review
A challenging and historical year has passed, as people persevered and embraced the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT) is not an exception. We struggled to cope and adapt, optimizing online events, and collaborative efforts to advance our work on pursuing climate-friendly energy development in the region.
COVID-19 vs ASEAN Energy Sector: Oil & Gas (Q3)
Uncertainty outlook as the impact of weakening oil market is still making oil and gas industries suffered since the pandemic outbreak in early 2020. The industries must be able to adapt and implement mitigation actions to preserve and curtail from bigger business losses. The efforts could be operational and capital cost-cutting and shaping portfolio to integrate cleaner energy fuel in maintaining revenue and energy security.
COVID-19 vs ASEAN Energy Sector: Renewables (Q3)
Resiliency is shown by ASEAN RE projects in the second half of 2020 despite the lingering trace of the pandemic in the energy sector. While the idea of ‘build back better’ is echoed by most countries in the region, its optimal implementation remains uncertain. However, ASEAN Member States keep focusing on putting efforts to invite investment on renewables and begin resuming the work that was halted, aiming for the long-term green recovery ahead. Renewable is expected to make strong come-back when the economy rebounds.
COVID-19 vs ASEAN Energy Sector: Electricity (Q3)
The power sector remains an industry that is recovering at the latest due to the pandemic. Until the first half of 2020, domestic electricity sales have not yet recovered, which is burdening electric companies entering survival mode.
Climate Actions Started to Blossom in Various Fonts Amid the Prolonged COVID-19 Winter
The Covid-19 pandemic is still ravaging the region, well into the third quarter of 2020. Struggling to patch the economic bust, ASEAN countries are churning out policies of economic recovery. Amid the struggle, we have seen potential climate actions blossoming in the region. As one of the most climate- vulnerable regions, the region started to get ready with more robust policies and strengthened commitments against climate change.
ASEAN’s Road to a Green Economic Recovery
Faced with a grim economic outlook, how can ASEAN member states include the clean energy transition in their COVID-19 recovery plan?
