Middle East and ASEAN Energy Security
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The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), as the regional intergovernmental energy organisation of ASEAN and the Secretariat of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Petroleum Security (APSA), is recalling the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation in the Middle East on 04 March 2026. ACE acknowledged the role of the Middle East region in the ASEAN energy sector, particularly in oil and gas, as more than half of ASEAN’s crude oil imports are from the region, especially from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Overview
Methane emissions reduction is an increasingly important component of ASEAN’s climate and energy agenda. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is released across the energy value chain, particularly from fossil fuel production, processing, and transportation. Addressing methane emissions offers a cost-effective opportunity to deliver near-term climate benefits while improving energy efficiency and safety.
ASEAN’s efforts focus on measurement, reporting, mitigation technologies, and best practices, alongside regional and international cooperation. Reducing methane emissions supports climate commitments, enhances environmental performance, and contributes to more sustainable and resilient energy systems.
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Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: Rethinking ASEAN Energy Security
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Global Oil Supply Disruptions and ASEAN Energy Investment: Inflation and Financing Cost Pressures
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ASEAN Energy Security Insights: Implications of the Middle East Situation
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Middle East and ASEAN Energy Security
12 March 2026
Government plans diesel rise as oil fund hits THB10 billion deficit
Middle East and ASEAN Energy Security
12 March 2026
Malaysia vows to hold petrol prices as oil hits US$100 a barrel amid Iran war
Middle East and ASEAN Energy Security
10 March 2026