Driving context, clarity and credibility for Asia’s energy transition pathways.

Energy Shift Institute is an independent nonprofit energy finance think tank that looks at Asia’s energy transition from within the region.

About us

What we do

Thought leadership

We drive innovation in strategic finance, and policy, while also exploring technology opportunities and risks.

Active market engagement

Stakeholder engagement accompanies our research to understand all perspectives, ambition and implementation challenges and opportunities.

Simplifying the complex

We understand, translate and share intricate and nuanced energy transition insights with our stakeholders.

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  • Energy markets

Indonesia tightens state control over exports of vital commodities

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  • Energy markets

Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia

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  • Sustainable Finance

Asia’s Divergence: Three Energy Strategies, Three Different Economic Futures

in Caixin
  • Sustainable Finance

Japan’s transition bond market finances gas projects that barely cut emissions: report

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"Asia confronts new climate reality at Bangkok summit amid global setbacks"

"Solar squeeze: US tariffs threaten panel production and jobs in Thailand"

"PH, Asean urged to push for RE amid US trade uncertainty — study"

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Asia’s coal-fired utilities: Putting transition credibility to the test

Major power utilities in Asia are developing renewable energy while clinging on to fossil fuels.....
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ICMA Climate Transition Guidelines need greater clarity

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) published its Climate Transition Bond Guidelines.....
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Efficient but still carbon-heavy: Japan’s gas transition bonds need credibility

Japan is a critical test case for energy transition finance in Asia. The country dominates the global transition bond market,..
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Navigating Indonesia’s RKAB policy shifts and coal fundamental risks: Harum Energy diversification strategy

PT Harum Energy Tbk reduced its reliance on coal revenue from 88.0% in 2023 to 34.4% in 2025....
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Indonesia’s Market Jitters Reflect A Confidence Test For International Investors

The recent bout of market volatility in Indonesia – marked by a sharp equity sell-off, sustained foreign outflows....
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Asia’s “Transition” Problem: A Wakeup Call for Climate-Aligned Investors

Across Asia, “transition finance” now sits at the centre of every regional climate conversation. Yet, it is one of the..
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Indonesia tightens state control over exports of vital commodities

Energy Shift Institute, a Jakarta-based think tank. He said the policy will boost state revenues....
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Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia

Taxi driver Ravi Ranjan, who lives with his wife and child in New Delhi, said shipping disruptions caused by the..
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Asia’s Divergence: Three Energy Strategies, Three Different Economic Futures

The recent global oil and gas crisis is more than just an outbreak of geopolitical conflict. For economies still heavily..
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Japan’s transition bond market finances gas projects that barely cut emissions: report

Japan is a “critical test” for transition finance in Asia, as risks from divergent taxonomies show up in real deals.....
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