All countries in the region are focusing on renewables for energy generation to replace polluting alternatives like coal and diesel fired power plants. Each of the countries in the region have different challenges; Malaysia is split in two parts separated by the South China Sea; Thailand has relied too much on imported sources which they have tried to substitute with more polluting local alternatives. Myanmar has been literally closed after the military take over in 2021 and in addition, hydro power is facing opposition due to lack of environmental and social concerns in large scale projects initiated by the past governments. There is an increased focus on the environment in all Asian countries. Several of the countries in the region are heavy pollutants and lately plastic waste and marine plastics have come high on the government agendas. Norwegian know-how and internationally proven technological solutions can play a role in all countries in the region. Through our networks, we can help linking you to decision makers wanting to find reliable clean sources of energy both for small scale and large scale projects as well as ways to handle waste in a more environmental friendly manner.
A new priority area for Thailand within environmental technology has been the electrification of the transport sector. Thailand is Southeast Asia’s leading automobile producer, with nearly two million vehicles produced in 2025. In this context, the country’s investment authorities have fully committed to electric vehicles by attracting Chinese automakers to manufacture such cars in Thailand. At the same time, the many new players and models entering the market have triggered a price war that has benefited consumers. Since 2020, approximately 800,000 electric passenger cars have been registered in Thailand. Other countries in Southeast Asia lag far behind Thailand in this regard.
