Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Taiwan needs energy strategy shiftThe ongoing Iran conflict is putting Taiwan’s energy fragility on full display — the island of 23 million people, home to the world’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing, is highly dependent on imported oil and gas, especially that from the Middle East. Bioethanol and nuclear power are two prime examples that could help Taiwan better weather oil price shocks. Drawing on abundant and diversified global supplies from trusted partners, ethanol improves long-term fuel price stability. Some are even accelerating the program to combat the oil price surge in the current energy crisis. While nuclear energy may provide part of the solution for power generation, strengthening resilience in the transport sector will also require practical, near-term measures.

Source: Taipei Times April 05, 2026 17:45 UTC