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Articles & Analysis | Added incentives: Renewable power supplies are being expanded to reduce dependency on foreign imports from The Report: Thailand 2012

As energy imports surge and power bills mount, Thailand is embracing a new strategy of decreasing its dependence on foreign energy sources through the expansion of alternative domestic power supplies. Possessing an extensive river network, strong solar radiation, particularly in the rural north-eastern areas, and an abundance of natural biomass, the...

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Chapter | Energy from The Report: Thailand 2012

The growth of Thailand’s heavy industries, as well as consumption among a burgeoning middle class, is fuelling demand for energy. On the production side, this demand is being partly met by increased lignite and natural gas extraction, while oil output continues to decline. The government is hoping that investment-friendly amendments to its Petroleum Act will help slow or reverse this decline. But...
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Economic update | Brunei Darussalam: Regional energy cooperation in spotlight

29 May 2013
A drive is gathering pace in Brunei Darussalam to increase regional cooperation on energy provision as part of a broader bid by Asia’s oil producers to meet rising demand from nearby fast-growing economies.
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Economic update | Brunei Darussalam: US offers helping hand with renewable energy

20 May 2013
With solar and biowaste power plants already under development, Brunei Darussalam has demonstrated its willingness to meet the renewable energy goals set by the ASEAN community. A recent agreement with the US could provide an extra boost to these efforts and encourage investors.
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Economic update | Myanmar: Powering up electricity supplies

15 May 2013
Meeting energy demand and expanding electricity distribution networks will be among the greatest challenges for the Myanmar government over the coming years, as the country strives to keep the promises it made to citizens and the international community. With rich sources of hydroelectric power and new gas and oil blocks being tendered in 2013, there is indeed potential for growth.
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Economic update | Indonesia: Boosting the energy supply

13 May 2013
As its domestic energy demand soars, Indonesia continues to diversify its supply, taking steps to reduce its dependence on oil. The archipelagic nation is increasingly looking to renewable sources, such as geothermal, to help meet its energy needs.
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