EnergyReader · 2026-08-07 04:28

Indonesia Accelerates Solar Push as LNG Costs Upend Gas-Heavy Power Plans

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 7, 2026

Wood Mackenzie said on Thursday (2026-08-06) that gas shortages and high prices are derailing Southeast Asia's power buildout, and that Indonesia is placing greater emphasis on accelerating solar deployment alongside selective gas development as a result.

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