Singapore International Energy Week | 22 October

Shale gas development: Water remains key to untapped potential

By EMA staff | 15 January 2013

Even as major gas producing countries from China to South Africa are seeking to develop their shale gas reserves, regulations and water management remain challenging. This article looks to the US for lessons learned.

Roadmap for "cleaner" coal usage

By EMA staff | 15 January 2013

IEA acknowledges the significance of coal in the global energy mix, but stresses that a roadmap is needed to move towards more efficient usage of the fuel.

Rethink of linkage between energy security and climate change needed: WEF

By EMA staff | 14 December 2012

Discussions around climate change and energy security have been increasingly linked but are often rooted more in tactical political goals than in a real understanding of how both issues intersect. A rethink is needed, says WEF.

Bright lights ahead for solar in Asia

By Irena Mehta, INSEAD | 30 October 2012

Research projects that total global solar installation capacity will reach 46.7GW in 2014, promising upside ahead despite some setbacks, with new projects shifting to Asia.

Towards "climate-smart" cities

By Maria Cacenschi, University of Vienna | 30 October 2012

A "Paradigm change" is needed in the world's approach to greener cities, with win-win lessons taught in some successful case studies of megacities.

Technology keeps door to 2ºC open

By Pauline Pang, EMA | 29 October 2012

A sustainable energy future is still feasible and not too late, but it will need a range of technologies to meet the 2°C scenario.

Chinese generators show improved results

By Platts Energy Economist | 30 October 2012

That said, the growth of companies operating in the Chinese generation market will remain volatile until liberalisation of the wholesale power business and on-grid tariffs take place.