Southeast Asia weighs energy transition amid LNG supply crunch

At Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Southeast Asian energy ministers and executives addressed prolonged LNG price increases driven by the Iran war, urging pragmatism over net-zero targets and closer cooperation to secure affordable supplies. The crunch threatens regional growth and AI-driven power demand, signaling a potential shift away from climate commitments. Uncertainty remains over the duration of the price spike and the extent of policy adjustments.