Southeast Asia’s LNG Expansion and Climate Concerns

Southeast Asia, led by Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, currently hosts liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities operating at a capacity of 45 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). These facilities collectively emit greenhouse gases equivalent to about 30 coal plants annually. Expansion Projections The region’s LNG capacity is expected to nearly double to 80 Mtpa by 2040. […]

Southeast Asia, led by Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, currently hosts liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities operating at a capacity of 45 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). These facilities collectively emit greenhouse gases equivalent to about 30 coal plants annually.

Expansion Projections

"If allowed to continue, expanded LNG use stands to thwart efforts to keep global warming below 1.5°C," read a report by ARE. Growing investment in LNG by Southeast Asian nations risks pushing the world further beyond this critical target.

The Reader's Guide

    Last year, Thailand inaugurated its new US$900 million regasification facility, adding 7.5 Mtpa to global LNG consumption.

    Philippines and Vietnam's Entry into LNG

    Energy Transition Challenges

    Concerns and Calls for Transition

    Environmental Impact Considerations

    The expansion of LNG infrastructure in Southeast Asia underscores the need for a balanced energy transition towards low-carbon sources to mitigate climate change effectively.

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