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In an analysis of the ASEAN power system, the IEEJ found that the total system cost is minimized when variable renewable energy (VRE) reaches a share of 34%.
According to the latest IPCC assessment, the remaining global carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C is 130 gigatons.
At current emission rates, the global carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5°C will be exhausted in approximately four years.
The utilization of AI across various sectors has the potential to save approximately 178 million tons of oil equivalent in energy consumption.
The consensus view in Japan has shifted from expecting long-term power demand decline to now expecting long-term power demand growth.
Japan's latest basic energy plan projects that national power demand could increase by 20% from current levels, driven by demand from data centers and AI.
Based on existing commitments, Japan's LNG imports from the United States are projected to more than double from current levels by the year 2029.
Global LNG supply potential is expected to exceed demand until the early 2030s, creating downward pressure on market prices.
The ASEAN bloc, currently a net exporter of natural gas and LNG, is projected to become a significant net importer of fossil fuels.
An additional investment of over $6 trillion is required for India, ASEAN, and other emerging Asian economies to achieve a clean energy transition.
The center of gravity for the global energy market is rapidly shifting towards India and ASEAN countries.
China's long-term energy consumption is projected to decline due to slower economic growth and a declining population.