Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

ENERGY CORRESPONDENT

Sharanya Pillai is a correspondent covering the regional energy market, with a special interest in clean energy trade in Asean and the rise of nuclear power. She has also penned opinion pieces and the weekend column Off Tangent, covering the weird and wonderful in science, psychology and beyond.

EMA CEO Puah Kok Keong says there is a need to develop capabilities “to rigorously assess the safety and suitability of nuclear energy”.

Singapore appoints consultants ahead of UN nuclear watchdog’s review in 2027

2026-10-27T07:42:14.000Z
One solution being explored is off-grid power systems that pair containerised solar panels with mobile battery energy storage systems.

Singapore updates renewable energy certificate standard to tackle greenwashing

2026-10-27T01:45:36.000Z
Gray notes that demand in GE Vernova’s gas turbine business remains strong despite gas market volatility amid conflict in the Middle East.

Small nuclear reactors could boost the Asean Power Grid: GE Vernova executive

2026-10-26T11:35:37.000Z
Singapore can “keep calm and carry on” thanks to measures it has taken over many years, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.

Singapore faces energy risks with ‘resource nationalism’ that undermines contracts: Tan See Leng

2026-10-26T01:25:59.000Z
Singapore GasCo’s procurement strategy “focuses on building a diversified and flexible portfolio”, says its CEO Alan Heng.

Singapore’s central gas buyer affirms Indonesia’s role as ‘important partner’ amid export review warning

2026-10-23T12:01:17.000Z
Gas exploration projects in Asia could become economically viable with the support of resilience-linked incentives or government subsidies.

Energy security fears could spur development of Asia’s upstream gas assets: McKinsey

2026-10-23T10:53:34.000Z
Companies should assess not just the token prices before building an AI application, but also its carbon footprint, says one expert.
POWERING ASEAN’S FUTURE

Asean companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs

2026-10-11T23:00:00.000Z
Recent events have created a compelling business case for regional clean energy trade.
POWERING ASEAN’S FUTURE

Gridlock or growth? The Asean Power Grid faces a critical window of opportunity

2026-10-11T23:00:00.000Z
South-east Asia could take subsea interconnectors to a whole new scale

Interactive: Why the Asean Power Grid’s future lies in subsea cables

2026-10-09T01:00:00.000Z
A mockup of Petronas’ floating liquefied natural gas facility. The company has about 40 MTPA of LNG capacity worldwide, and wants to reach 55 MTPA by 2035.

South-east Asia’s LNG hunger sparks caution over volatile prices, infra gaps

2026-10-04T23:00:00.000Z