Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam Energy Overview and China’s Investments
In 2023, Brunei's energy supply was 61% natural gas, 21.8% oil, and 17.1% coal, with a target of 30% renewable energy by 2035. China's Zhejiang Hengyi Group invested in the Pulau Muara Besar refinery, producing 175,000 barrels per day, contributing 9.4% to Brunei's GDP.
In Cambodia, energy consisted of 37.6% oil and 28.7% biofuels, with plans for 30% solar by 2040. China's investment is pivotal, including a $3.5 billion oil refinery project. Laos's energy supply was 38% coal, with plans to diversify; it signed a 25-year agreement with China Southern Power Grid.
Indonesia's 2023 energy was 35.6% coal, with JET-P targets scaled back. Chinese investments exceeded $10 billion in Indonesia's energy sector. Malaysia's supply was 41.8% natural gas, with a 2050 target of 22% renewables.
Myanmar's energy supply was 49.8% biofuels. The Philippines aimed for 50% renewable energy by 2040. Singapore's energy mix included 64.8% oil.
Thailand's supply was 41.2% oil. Timor-Leste aims for over 50% renewable energy by 2030. Vietnam's coal usage was 49.7%, with plans for 28-36% renewables by 2030.
