IEEFA Asia Pacific

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)’s Charith Konda was a panelist at E3G’s session on "Driving High-Ambition NDCs: How Emerging Markets Can Lead the Charge on a Clean Energy Future" at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2025. The discussion focused on the upcoming NDC Synthesis Report, set for release ahead of #COP30 in November 2025, alongside climate leaders from Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia. ?? Key Takeaways: Given Brazil’s climate leadership ahead of its COP30 presidency and India being the possible host for COP33, the session highlighted the role of emerging economies in shaping global ambition and strengthening climate leadership in the Global South. Key takeaways include: ??Developing countries such as Brazil, India, Indonesia and Columbia have to overcome country-specific challenges and assess opportunities for setting ambitious climate commitments. ??Indonesia is set to launch revised NDC commitments around September 2025. The plan will include phasing out coal by 2040. ??India is expected to revise its NDC commitments, having already achieved a 36% reduction in emissions intensity of its GDP by 2020. ??Brazil continues to aim for climate neutrality by 2050 as it looks to capitalise on emerging economic opportunities from a greener economy. ??Columbia continues to draft sector-wise mitigation and adaptation strategies to meet its 51% emissions reduction target by 2030. ?? Speakers: ? Romeo Bertolini – NDC Partnership (Chair) ? Rosana Santos – E+ Energy Transition Institute ? Charith Konda – Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) ? Felipe Arango García – Transforma ? Agus Praditya Tampubolon – Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) Shantanu Srivastava, CFA | Vibhuti Garg | Purva Jain | Sofia Russi | Debabrata Das | Janhvi Saini | Rashi Tiwary #EnergyTransition #NDCs #ClimateAction #COP30 #Renewables

DEI isn't just a buzzword — it’s the future of sustainable energy. Let's power change by empowering everyone! #ETEnergyworld and Pipeline Infrastructure Limited is beyond thrilled to organize this DEI Roundtable: Women Leading the Charge in Energy Sector. Here are the key takeaways of this discussion to carry forward: 1. Women should find their Encourager, Enricher and Engager 2. Jobs should be offered keeping in mind skill set and qualification, not name or gender. 3. Women should feel empowered to step onto sites and embrace every opportunity. 4. Skill development is essential for both men and women. Never stop upgrading your skills or asking questions. 5. True success is only achieved when we embrace DEI in every aspect of our work and culture. 6. True diversity means feeling included and valued for who you are. Rishika Sharan | Preeti Bajaj | Anuradha Rajan, PhD | Anju Mary K | Vibhuti Garg | Puja Bothra | Gauri J. | Chitra Parmar | Manali Rathi | Swastika Chakraborty Sachdeva | Bhawna Kirpal Mital | Manju Gupta | Anindita Bagchi #DEI #Diversity #Inclusivity #Equity #BrandConnectInitiative #GenderEquality #workforce

At the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2025, IEEFA hosted a hybrid session on "Mobilizing Green Finance for the Global South: Unlocking Capital Beyond Debt" Key takeaways ↙? ?? Robust legal and regulatory frameworks are essential to attract private capital and ensure effective dispute resolution in sustainable finance. ?? Small-scale energy projects need better financing models, as traditional investment structures often overlook them despite their crucial role in energy access. ?? Regional and national development banks can be game-changers by offering local currency financing and leveraging credit enhancements to lower capital costs. ?? Carbon pricing alone isn’t enough—ensuring fair redistribution of revenue from global mechanisms like CBAM is critical for climate finance equity. This session reinforced the urgent need for innovative financing, stronger policies and global collaboration to unlock capital for the Global South. ?? Panelists ? Dina Rebecca L. – Head, Legal Advisory ESG & Sustainable Finance, PPI AG ? Antonella Battaglini – CEO, Renewables Grid Initiative ? Jonas David – Research Director, Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute ? Sangeeth Raja Selvaraju – Policy Fellow (Sustainable Finance - India & ASEAN), Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment A huge thank you to our speakers, moderator Alasdair Docherty and organisers Shantanu Srivastava, CFA and Purva Jain for an insightful discussion! Charith Konda | Vibhuti Garg | Sofia Russi | Debabrata Das | Janhvi Saini ?? Top quotes from the event ?? #GreenFinance #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #BerlinEnergyTransitionDialogue2025

Despite plans to restart #coal gasification dimethyl ether (#DME) projects in Indonesia, IEEFA’s?Ghee Peh?explains why they would not be feasible investments, given the opportunity and sunk costs involved. Consumers would also pay 42% more per unit of energy than liquefied petroleum gas (#LPG). According to IEEFA’s estimates, the 1.4 million (mn) tonne?DME?plant in Sumatra would cost USD2.6 billion (bn) plus USD520mn in lost opportunity costs over ten years, totaling USD3.1bn. “A 1.4mn tonne?DME?plant could offset 15% of Indonesia’s LPG imports, but its economic viability is uncertain, as evidenced by China’s Shanxi Lanhua halting its?DME?production in 2023 due to unprofitability." #coalgasification #energy #energytransition #climatefinance #sustainability #investment

The Japanese model of liquefied natural gas (LNG) investment is not suitable for Europe, according to IEEFA’s Sam Reynolds and Christopher Doleman. The European Commission’s recently published?Affordable Energy Action Plan?stated that #Europe should consider following the same path as #Japan, which encourages direct overseas investment in export projects and joint purchasing by European importers. However, Reynolds and Doleman argued that Japan’s complex, costly, and multi-faceted #LNG investment approach is not really a good fit for the continent. “Rather than a single blueprint for LNG investment, Japan’s?approach?is an amalgam of policy directives, financial levers, and #energy security incentives that have developed over more than seven decades.” Read more:?https://lnkd.in/erVdQQ4E #oilandgas?#energytransition #energyfinance

What’s next for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (#JETP) without the U.S.? IEEFA’s?Grant Hauber?shares how the U.S. exit can be viewed as favorable for the #energy transition given its current policies. Hauber explains how JETP can grow faster and bigger while overcoming local barriers to direct investments, development planning, and permits. For?#Malaysia?and other countries, JETP serves as a replicable test model for catalyzing private sector capital, achieving the targeted goals of #decarbonization and energy sector diversification, and realizing the egalitarian potential of the democratization of energy with distributed energy sources. “#Renewables are the natural hedge against economic and financial uncertainties due to market volatility, rising #fossilfuel prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and higher financing costs for fossil-fueled power investments. The financial fundamentals are on the side of the energy transition with the decreasing cost for #solarenergy, #windenergy, and #battery storage.” Listen to the program: https://lnkd.in/gUrgUfbA

Shaping an Energy-Conscious Bangladesh As Bangladesh faces another summer of rising power demand—driven by economic growth, cooling needs, and the holy month of Ramadan—energy conservation is more crucial than ever. While recent measures like restricting AC temperatures aim to curb consumption, long-term solutions require a strategic shift in consumer behaviour, says Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)'s Shafiqul Alam. ??Cooling demand alone adds between 4,000–5,000MW to the grid during summer.? ??Enforcing temperature limits on ACs is challenging and may not yield lasting results.? ??Consumer education is key—many people lack awareness of energy efficiency.? ?? High-efficiency appliances must be accessible through clear labeling and minimum energy performance standards.? ??Financial incentives can help consumers switch to energy-saving technologies. To manage power demand, Bangladesh needs a long-term energy efficiency strategy that combines awareness, incentives and strong regulatory frameworks. What steps can we take to make this shift happen? Read the full article??: https://lnkd.in/gDH6P8M5 #EnergyEfficiency #Bangladesh #SustainableGrowth

The European Commission’s recent Action Plan for Affordable Energy proposes exploring the “Japanese model” of liquefied natural gas (LNG) investment, which would encourage direct overseas investment in #LNG export projects and joint purchasing by European importers. However, Japan’s LNG #investment approach is highly complex and costly, involving substantial public support and numerous players throughout the entire LNG value chain, says IEEFA’s Sam Reynolds and Christopher Doleman in a new commentary. According to them, as Japan’s LNG demand declines, Japanese companies are investing in new supply while developing trading capabilities. Reselling excess LNG requires expertise in marketing, shipping, and downstream segments of the supply chain and exposes companies to uncertain cashflows compared to regulated returns in #Japan’s domestic market. “#Europe may face even more significant challenges in marketing LNG overseas as its own demand falls, given the costs and complexities involved in Japan’s full value chain approach. Instead, resources may be better spent on supporting existing efforts to reduce gas demand and accelerate clean energy technologies rather than on LNG investments and contracts that would only lock in long-term #fossilfuel exposure.” ?? Read the commentary:?https://lnkd.in/gmP4VXbf #oilandgas #energytransition #energyfinance

Shell’s latest LNG outlook is heavy on investor optimism but light on details, according to a recent analysis of IEEFA’s?Sam?Reynolds, Christopher Doleman, and Trey Cowan. While higher projections justify the company’s sizable LNG portfolio, they mask fundamental flaws in the LNG growth thesis and financial risks for investors. Read more at LNG Journal:?https://lnkd.in/gxjxqCqU ? Read the original IEEFA commentary here:?https://lnkd.in/dMDaHCbs ? #LNG #oilandgas #energytransition #electricity

Recognizing Women Driving the Energy Transition! ????? Proud to see Vibhuti Garg recognized among the Top 50 Female Energy Market Analysts by Gulf Intelligence! ?? Her insights and expertise continue to shape the evolving energy landscape. Her journey resonates deeply with the broader narrative of women at the centre of the energy transition—leading, innovating, and driving impact. Get a glimpse of her journey in the energy sector: ?? Women at the Centre of the Energy Transition: My Story - https://lnkd.in/gtnRDBrx Kudos to Vibhuti and all the incredible women who are making strides in the energy sector! ?? #WomenInEnergy #EnergyTransition #Leadership #Sustainability