Singapore International Energy Week | 22 October

Top LNG routes will end in Asia by 2030

By EMA staff | 15 May 2013

The LNG carrier sector will still be controlled by the Middle East, Europe and Japan, but their dominance will be challenged by countries like China.

Global coal market largely driven by China: IEA

Global market trends point to coal consumption continuing to rise, with the exception of the US. Driven by low prices, the new IEA report predicts that coal will come close to surpassing oil as the world's top energy source--much of it driven by growing demand in China and India.

Singapore: Asia's most likely LNG hub

Singapore is best tipped to be the regional LNG hub for Asia, says the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Laszlo Varro, IEA's Head of Gas, Coal and Power Division. He spoke on "Developing a Natural Gas Trading Hub in Asia" recently at the launch hosted by EMA.

Charting a course for solving the energy issues

By IEEJ Chairman & CEO Masakazu Toyoda | 8 February 2013

With 2012 behind us, IEEJ Chairman Masakazu Toyoda gives his prediction of what 2013 holds in store for the energy landscape.

Energy and the new global industrial landscape: A tectonic shift?

By IHS | 14 February 2013

In its recent report released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, IHS looks at the unique preconditions that have allowed the US to gain an early start in unconventional energy, even as governments from other regions are discovering resources and opportunities to do the same with technology and favourable policies.

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.