Asia power demand is expected to grow again in 2026, as digital and industrial activity accelerates.The region also faces an increase in both extreme weather and geopolitical uncertainty, both exerting their own pressures on energy security, supply, pricing and policy.
"The massive increase in data centre investment has triggered the need for advances within the energy industry itself in order to better manage power demand," said Partner and Head of Energy Sector, Anthony Patten.
"Industry innovations such as edge computing increase power demand, but they also make energy generation systems more adaptable, resource efficient and resilient – supporting both growth and decarbonisation."
"This shift creates new requirements for cross-border data flows, energy trading analytics and grid resilience, which will influence investment choices and project timing across Asia."
"In this context, we believe that five trends will shape Asia’s energy markets and industries in the year ahead."
