ASEAN Energy in 2026

This Policy Brief examines recent developments in global and regional LNG markets, with particular attention to Southeast Asia. It analyses the structural drivers of price volatility, including Europe’s increased reliance on LNG, China’s expanding and fluctuating gas demand, and the growing role of the United States as a major LNG supplier.

The white paper Industrial Transformation in ASEAN: A Cluster-Driven Model for Regional and Global Collaboration examines South-East Asia’s rapid industrial growth while navigating rising energy demand and the energy transition. ASEAN is home to over 670 million people and is the world’s fifth-largest economy. As its economies expand, dependence on fossil fuels, fragmented policies and high financing costs risk undermining energy security, competitiveness and resilience.

This CASE Insight aim to highlight the frames or narratives on coal and how it may relate to Just Energy Transition in two coal-producing regions in Indonesia, incorporating the findings from a workshop on “How Regional Government in Kalimantan Accelerate Energy Transition through RUED Implementation”, which was co-organized between Project CASE and the National Energy Council in August 2023 in Balikpapan. This CASE Insight dissects the issue in three chapters: the narrative of the past and present, the narratives of the future and how to shift towards the just energy transition narratives.

Discover the Pulse of Indonesia’s Energy Transition in 2023 What stories shaped the nation’s energy future? The Narrative Trends Report 2023 dives deep into how Indonesians talked about energy transition online—from presidential campaigns to grassroots movements, from policy debates to public sentiment. Crafted by CASE for Southeast Asia Project - Indonesia and powered by advanced data science, this report unpacks: • 🔍 Key narratives that dominated social media and news • 🧠 Insights for policymakers, campaigners, and businesses • 📊 Data-driven trends using NLP and topic modeling • ⚡ Opportunities and risks in public perception • 🌊 The undercurrent of the Blue Economy in energy transition discourse Whether you're shaping policy, designing campaigns, or investing in clean energy, this report is your guide to understanding the evolving narrative landscape. 👉 Curious about what Indonesians really think about energy transition? Download the full report and explore the stories that matter.

One of the main debates within the discourse of energy transition in Indonesia is between retiring coal-fired powerplants (CFPP) early and to utilize renewable energy or to keep CFPP running and utilizing carbon-capture and storage to lower greenhouse gas emission from burning coals. Which one would be more beneficial for Indonesia?