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Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report says (opens original article in a new tab)

TL;DR

The Iran war has exposed significant energy risks for Southeast Asia, prompting calls for urgent diversification of energy sources to avoid rising costs and vulnerabilities.

  • Iran war highlights Southeast Asia's energy vulnerabilities due to reliance on oil and gas via Strait of Hormuz
  • IEA report warns Southeast Asia's energy import bill could triple to $245 billion by 2035 without diversification
  • Southeast Asia is accelerating renewable energy adoption including solar, EVs, and nuclear power

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