Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify clean energy debate


SINGAPORE: Asia is pumping billions of dollars into new gas infrastructure, making the region pivotal in a debate over the role of fossil fuel as the world aims to curb emissions.

The region has more than US$350bil (RM1.47 trillion) of projects underway to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, gas-burning power plants and pipelines – triple the estimated investment for Europe –according to data from Global Energy Monitor.

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