Palita Srichaisuphakit

From Crisis to Strategy: Navigating Thailand’s Energy Security Amid Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

Energy Security, Blogs Presentations

The unfolding global energy shock  The escalating conflict in the Middle East has rattled global energy markets, disrupting supply chains and sending prices soaring. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, has effectively been rendered impassable for many commercial vessels amid threats and attacks. As a result, a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows has been affected, pushing […]

Managing Energy Volatility: An Overview of Policy Responses Across Southeast Asia

Energy Security, Publications

Southeast Asia remains highly exposed to global energy shocks. Recent volatility in global oil and gas markets has highlighted the continued exposure of Southeast Asian economies to external energy shocks. Although some countries in the region produce fossil fuels domestically, most remain net importers and are therefore sensitive to disruptions in international supply and fluctuations in global prices.   The Strait […]

Energy Security in the Shadow of Geopolitical Conflict: How CASE Countries are Navigating the 2026 Fuel Crisis 

Blogs Presentations, Energy Security, Publications

When the Middle East conflict intensified on 28 February 2026, the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on 4 March sent immediate shockwaves through the global energy market. For the CASE countries—Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam—this represented an existential threat, as one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies normally pass through this chokepoint […]

Tensions in the Middle East: Implications for Southeast Asia 

Energy Security, Publications

Energy Security Returns — A System Under Strain  “US–Israel war in Iran is the greatest threat to global energy security in history,” the International Energy Agency has warned. Three weeks into the conflict, that assessment is no longer rhetorical but observable in markets, flows and policy responses across the world.1 Energy security has returned to the centre of the global […]

Women in Energy: Interview with CASE Indonesia Gender Focal Point Larasati Eka Wardhani 

Publications

Gender equality is one of the key values at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Within the project “Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia” (CASE), we believe that gender equality is a fundamental prerequisite for driving energy transition and sustainable development at all levels. To support this commitment, the CASE project has established gender inclusivity as a strategic pillar within its organization, with Gender Focal Points for the […]

Women Leading Change in the Energy Sector: Voices from Southeast Asia

Blogs Presentations

The world stands at a critical juncture where energy transition, climate action, and gender equality must go hand in hand. Women’s participation in the energy sector is not just about representation—it is about resilience, innovation, and sustainable impact.  On International Women’s Day, the project “Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia” (CASE) spotlights four remarkable women whose expertise and dedication are shaping the […]

Key Insight on Thailand’s Natural Gas Crossroads: Rethinking Security, Affordability, and the Energy Transition

Blogs Presentations

Natural gas has long been framed as the backbone of Thailand’s energy system. For decades, domestic production—particularly from the Gulf of Thailand—has underpinned electricity supply, supported industrial growth, and been perceived as a stable fuel in the country’s energy mix.  Today, however, Thailand stands at a pivotal junction. Declining domestic output, rising reliance on imported liquefied […]