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Apr 2026
Economics of coal versus renewables in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis
The conflict in Iran has spiked oil and gas prices, driving a gas-to-coal shift that pushed Asia’s coal benchmark 20% above pre-war levels. Replacing planned gas expansions with solar and storage instead of coal could save ASEAN $4 billion by 2030 while providing essential price stability.
Nov 2023
Towards a science-based definition of ‘unabated’ fossil fuels
The term 'unabated' fossil fuels has become central to international negotiations and is set to be a key point of debate at COP28, despite there being no widely agreed definition.
Nov 2022
Analysis of US methane & fossil fuel announcements at COP27
The proposed US Methane Reduction Action Plan is ambitious, but hard to square with the country's plans to expand gas output.
Oct 2022
Risks & rewards of Just Energy Transition Partnerships
Just Energy Transition Partnerships are a pioneering approach that could ensure effective financing for a just transition in global south countries.
Sep 2022
Carbon capture and storage: Where are we at?
Despite a history characterised by failure, investment in CCS is reaching record levels.
Apr 2022
The role of carbon capture and storage in limiting warming to 1.5C
The plummeting cost of renewables is eroding the economic case for retrofitting existing fossil fuel power plants with CCS.