Asean's energy security at riskWorkers change the price label of fuel at a petrol station in Manila on March 17. The Agreement on Asean Energy Cooperation and the Asean Petroleum Security Agreement, signed in Manila in 1986, sought to ensure Asean energy resilience by promoting cooperation in strengthening member states' capabilities to optimise energy resources, promoting energy conservation, concluding agreements to address emergency situations, and diversifying energy supply sources to reduce dependence on a single petroleum source. The 2024 Asean Energy Outlook forecasts that the region's energy demand will triple by 2050. The Asean Renewable Energy Long-Term Roadmap provides the strategic blueprint for energy security. Strategic investment in renewables and weaning our energy mix away from fossil fuels offers a long-term alternative to safeguarding Asean's energy security.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2026 18:17 UTC