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ASEAN Heatwave Sparks Energy Demand Amid Supply Disruptions

3/9/2026

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The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre forecasts above-average Southeast Asian temperatures from March to May, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia, signaling a warmer early summer that raises power demand.
The heatwave coincides with disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies from the US-Israeli conflict, boosting energy prices.
Gas importers in Southeast Asia source LNG from the spot market amid disruptions, with Vietnam and Thailand adjusting procurement plans.

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The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre forecasts above-average Southeast Asian temperatures from March to May, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia, signaling a warmer early summer that raises power demand.
The heatwave coincides with disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies from the US-Israeli conflict, boosting energy prices.
Gas importers in Southeast Asia source LNG from the spot market amid disruptions, with Vietnam and Thailand adjusting procurement plans.