Southeast Asia remains highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, with such energy sources – especially coal – making up nearly 80% of the region's rising energy demand since 2010

Natural gas is not only a cleaner alternative to coal but also a reliable energy source that can support various sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation.

An electricity shortage is bearing down on the nation and there are no easy fixes. Trump has laid out an energy policy that would emphasize oil and gas drilling and environmental controls and curbs on the rate of wind generation deployment. None of that will get us through the impending crisis as the demand for more electricity is surging.

Since gaining independence in 1947, India's power sector has achieved remarkable growth, with the installed capacity soaring from a mere 1,300 MW to an impressive 400 GW by 2023. This growth trajectory has been propelled by strategic investments in thermal, hydro, and renewable energy, underlining the sector's resilience, adaptability, and alignment with global sustainability goals.

In a joint statement after the leaders' meeting, the countries agreed to enhance collaboration in sectors such as new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaics, and the digital economy.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer a transformative approach to managing these networks, providing a comprehensive, real-world model of assets and enabling better decision-making and operational efficiency.

The CFE's investment plan for this period consists of US$23.4bn, of which US$12.3bn correspond to new generation projects (13,024 MW), US$7.5bn to transmission infrastructure and US$3.6bn to distribution projects.

Ammonia, which consists of nitrogen and hydrogen, boasts a high energy density, making it a practical medium for hydrogen storage and transport.

The partners studied the feasibility of an electric nuclear propulsion (NEP) system where the electricity produced by a nuclear power reactor powers electric ion thrusters - ionising a gas and accelerating the ions produced, which are then ejected to generate thrust.

The new cooperation creates prospects for implementing joint projects in uranium exploration and mining in Mongolia, allowing both parties to strengthen their positions in the uranium industry, Kazatomprom said.