Business trends
Indonesia's Pertamina expands trials of 100% palm oil biodiesel
State oil company is also testing production of green jet fuel
Energy
Markets
Thai state-owned fuel retailer looks to raise $1.8bn in IPO
PTTOR float kicks off another promising year for country's stock market
Energy
Japan, China and South Korea compete for LNG as cold wave hits
World's top three importers rush to secure limited supplies as prices jump
Arts
BOOKS: A skeptical look at the global green agenda
In his new book, energy expert Daniel Yergin argues that the rise of Asia will reinforce the future of fossil fuels
Comment
Japan electric system's risks rise as winter hinders solar power
LNG dependence exposes flaws in nation focused on zero carbon and liberalization
Energy
South Korean conglomerate SK makes big push into hydrogen
Country's leading oil refiner pours $1.5bn into US fuel cell company
Energy
Japan scrambles to avoid blackout as cold wave grips East Asia
Utilities ask consumers to conserve energy as electricity and LNG prices spike
Climate Change
Japan and EU race to develop 'green hydrogen'
Perennial next-generation energy source must leap production cost hurdles
Energy
Vietnam and Thailand attract German solar energy funds
Green crowd investing platform Ecoligo scents growth as manufacturing booms
Comment
Curtains can also be solar panels: Japan-made tech to change world
As government pilots a tidal project, country focuses on catching up in renewables
