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Cambodia’s Energy Strategy Condemned as Short-Sighted
01 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 1 July 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted . PHNOM PENH--As Cambodia is expected to finalize …
Govt to Slash Diesel Subsidy 50%, Generate Trillions in 2021 Savings
01 July 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 1 July 2020. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted . House of Representatives …
Hydrogen: A Game-Changer for ASEAN
25 June 2020
By Dr Han Phoumin, Senior Energy Economist: For the past two decades, hydrogen has rarely been mentioned by proponents of renewable energy although it …
European Union Funding to Help Cambodia Build Clean Energy Capacity
20 June 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 20 June 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was quoted . PHNOM PENH--As the European Union (EU) pledged …
Low Carbon Future - What role for Central banks and Monterey Authorities?
01 June 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Global Solution Journal isue 5. ERIA’s research: Low Carbon Future - What role for Central banks and …
From Containment to Recovery: Rescuing the ASEAN from Crisis
28 May 2020
By Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Senior Energy Economist: The upcoming 36th ASEAN Summit will take place against the backdrop of severely damaged business and investor confidence …
Indonesia’s Clean Energy Program Faces Setback, ETI Ranking Plunges
20 May 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 20 May 2020. Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was quoted . Indonesia’s readiness to …
Energy Market Integration in Northeast Region of India: Efficiencies, Vulnerabilities and Strategic Implications for Asia
15 April 2020
Note: This article was published in Volume 2, Issue 1 of Journal of Asian Economic Integration by Sage Journal. Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi is …
Quantification of Fresh Water Consumption and Scarcity Footprints of Hydrogen from Water Electrolysis: A Methodology Framework
15 April 2020
Note: This article was published in Renewable Energy, Volume 154, 2020 by Science Direct . Dr Yanfei Li is acknowledged as the contributing author …
Fuelling on dirty energy for economic growth
05 March 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Phnom Penh Post on 5 March 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was featured. Cambodia's construction and industry …
US State Department Official Discusses Energy Resilience and Security in Southeast Asia
25 February 2020
Jakarta, 25 February 2020: With rapidly rising demand for energy, Southeast Asian nations need to enhance energy security, including fuel supply stability and affordability. …
Cambodia's Coal-Fueled Power Plants and their Environmental Costs
11 February 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Cambodianess on 8 February 2020. Dr Han Phoumin was featured PHNOM PENH--Cambodia’s move to approve new coal-fired …
Regional Energy Trade, Cooperation Sought
06 February 2020
Note: This article was originally published in The Himalayan Times s on 6 February 2020. Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia was mentioned …
Singapore-listed ISDN Joins Consortium Building Hydro Power Plant in Cambodia
04 November 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Business News Asia on 4 November 2019. ERIA’s research finding was featured Singapore-listed industrial automation firm ISDN …
Achieving oil security
03 October 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Manila Standard on 3 October 2019 and was first published in the Nikkei Asian Review. ERIA's Senior Policy …
Government Officials and Experts Discuss Latest LNG Market Trends in 8th Producer–Consumer Conference
26 September 2019
Tokyo, 26 September 2019: More than 500 high government officials, energy experts, academics, and business representatives from all over the world participated in the 8th …
Ministerial Meeting Tackles Future Directions for Global Utilisation of Hydrogen
25 September 2019
Tokyo, 25 September 2019: ERIA President Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura led an ERIA delegation to the 2nd Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting held on 25 September 2019 …
ERIA Delegation Joins the Carbon Recycling Ministerial Conference
25 September 2019
Tokyo, 25 September 2019: A delegation from ERIA participated in the International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2019 on 25 September 2019 in Tokyo. Organised by …
Saudi oil attack is wake-up call for Asian economies
19 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asian Review on 19 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Policy Fellow for Energy and Environment, Prof Jun Arima, …
Saudi oil attack is wake-up call for Asian economies
19 September 2019
By Prof Jun Arima, Senior Policy Fellow for Energy and Environment: On September 14, drone attacks -- claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels -- hit …
Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue 2019 Digelar November
18 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Gatra on 18 September 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto was featured. Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue …
ASEAN can replicate China's successful solar industry revolution
17 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Nikkei Asian Review on 17 September 2019. ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, is the author. China …
Is the future of renewable energy in Asia to share it?
11 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Eco Business on 11 September 2019. ERIA’s research findings on energy was featured. What if countries in Asia, …
Saudi Arabia plans to export petroleum to Cambodia
10 September 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times on 10 September 2019. ERIA’s research findings on energy was featured. Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest …
ERIA Attends the 8th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable
10 September 2019
Abu Dhabi, 10 September 2019: Prof Jun Arima, ERIA’s Senior Policy Fellow of Energy and Environment, attended the 8th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER8) with …
ERIA President Presents Energy Policy Research Outcomes to 13th EAS Energy Ministers Meeting
06 September 2019
Bangkok, 5 September 2019: A delegation of energy economists from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), led by ERIA President Prof …
ERIA Holds 8th Energy Research Institute Network Meeting
02 September 2019
Bangkok, 1 September 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in cooperation with the Energy Research Institute (ERI) of Chulalongkorn University, …
Policymakers and Experts Discuss Sustainable Energy and Connectivity in 2nd East Asia Energy Forum
02 September 2019
Bangkok, 2 September 2019: Energy ministers and researchers from ASEAN countries gathered in Bangkok on 2 September 2019 to attend the 2nd East Asia Energy …
Can Electric Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Indonesia?
26 August 2019
By Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto, Energy Economist: People living in the urban areas of Indonesia may soon see plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) running on their …
Can electric vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
08 August 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 8 August 2019. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto is the author. …
ERIA and GECF Discuss Energy and Natural Gas Outlook at Joint Workshop
25 July 2019
Jakarta, 23 July 2019: Energy demand in ASEAN and East Asia will continue to rise and natural gas will be a key component to meet …
Thailand sets its sights on larger LNG share
16 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Petroleum Economist on 16 July 2019. ERIA’s research finding on energy was featured. Thailand's newly elected coalition government, …
Playing catch up
12 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Hydrocarbon Engineering on 12July 2019. ERIA’s research finding on energy was featured. Southeast Asia’s oil products deficit will …
Hydrogen in South Australia
03 July 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Chemical Engineer on 3 July 2019. ERIA’s research finding was featured. IN 1972, academic professor John Bockris …
Energy for Sustainable Growth: G20's Dilemma
29 June 2019
Note: This video was originally published in NHK World-Japan on 29June 2019. ERIA Energy Economist, Dr Han Phoumin was featured in a debate program. A …
EPA Administrator Concludes Engagements at G20 Environmental Ministers Meeting
17 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)’s official website on 17 June 2019. ERIA’s participation in G20 Ministerial Meeting on …
ERIA Takes Part in G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth
17 June 2019
Karuizawa, 15-16 June 2019: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), headed by the President, Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, participated …
ERIA Meets with Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister during the G20 Ministerial Meeting
15 June 2019
Note: These article were originally published in various local media on 15-16 June 2019. A delegation from ERIA met with the Minister of Environment …
India eyes regional ambitions through energy trade
10 June 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Thrid Pole on 10 June 2019. ERIA s publication on Energising Connectivity between Northeast India and its …
A guide to renewable power in Cambodia
24 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Southeast Asia Globe on 24 May 2019. ERIA’s research finding together with Cambodia’s General Department of Energy …
Hydrogen for ASEAN Countries’ Clean Energy Transition in Road Transport Sector
14 May 2019
By Dr Yanfei Li: The road transport sector faces challenges in both energy security and environmental concern According to International Energy Agency (IEA), the …
Hydrogen may be key to ASEAN's green future
14 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 14 May 2019. Dr Yanfei Li, ERIA Energy Economist, is the author. The Association of …
Petroleum product imports up 10 pct in 2018
08 May 2019
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times on 8 May 2019. Mr Shigeru Kimura, ERIA Special Advisor on Energy Affairs , was featured. …
Strong Demand for Gas to Power Generation in Cambodia
01 April 2019
Note: This article was originally published in OilVoice on 1 April 2019. ERIA’s research finding on energy was featured. Surrounded by bigger international …
ERIA and Ministry of Mines and Energy Publish Cambodia Basic Energy Plan
22 March 2019
Phnom Penh, 20 March 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Mines and Energy of …
ERIA Launches Myanmar National Energy Statistics 2019
13 March 2019
Nay Pyi Taw, 11 March 2019: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), together with the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of …
US-China trade war has done Indonesia more good than harm
06 February 2019
Note: This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 6 February 2019. Dr Lili Yan Ing’s opinion article entitled ‘Insight: US-China trade war …
ERIA and Thailand Ministry of Energy Hold Workshop on Biomass Supply Chain
06 February 2019
Bangkok, 31 January 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and Thailand Ministry of Energy held a joint launching workshop for …
Efektivitas Mobil Listrik Bergantung pada Subsidi di Indonesia
30 January 2019
Note: This article was originally published in KOMPAS on 30 January 2019. ERIA’s research finding on energy sector was featured. JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Program low …
Lessons learned from French fuel price hike
17 December 2018
Note : This article was originally published in The Jakarta Post on 17 December 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Alloysius Joko Purwanto is the author. …
Tariffs a threat to clean energy future of Asia
14 December 2018
Delegates from around the world have gathered in Katowice, Poland, to discuss how to curb greenhouse gas emissions in order to realize the goals enshrined …
Tariffs a threat to clean energy future of Asia
14 December 2018
(Note : This article was originally published by chinadaily.com, ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi is the author) Delegates from around the world have …
What Are the Stakes for ASEAN in Paris 2.0/COP24?
12 December 2018
(Note : This article was originally published by Brink News Asia, ERIA's Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi is the author) The ongoing UN Climate …
ERIA Holds First Working Group Meeting on ‘Synergies of Energy Uses with Economic, Social and Environment’
11 December 2018
Bangkok, 9 December 2018: The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) held the first meeting of ERIA’s Working Group on ‘Synergies of …
ERIA and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Myanmar Launched the Natural Gas Master Plan for Myanmar
11 December 2018
Nay Pyi Taw, 11 December 2018: ‘The Government of Myanmar should continue to play a pivotal role in developing the natural gas market through policy …
Propane usage on the rise
14 November 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Khmer Times on 14 November 2018. ERIA Special Advisor on Energy Affairs MrShigeru Kimura was featured in regard …
ERIA Pays Courtesy Call to Thailand's Minister of Energy
09 November 2018
Bangkok, 7 November 2018: A delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) paid a courtesy call to H.E. Dr Siri …
Workshop focusses on transition to green buildings
04 November 2018
Note: This article was originally published in Borneo Bulletin on 4 November 2018. ERIA was mentioned in regard to its collaboration with The Institute of …
ERIA Attends the 36th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and Associated Meetings
31 October 2018
Singapore, 29 October 2018: President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, and a high-level delegation of ERIA’s …
Nuclear power points way to green future
25 October 2018
Note: This article was originally published in China Daily on 25 October 2018. ERIA's Energy Economist, Dr Yanfei Li, was featured. Twenty years ago, China …
