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Conventional fossil fuels form the backbone of today’s energy supply. Reserves are diminishing and these fuels damage the environment and cause climate change. Thailand and its fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members are facing challenges on developing alternative, renewable sources of energy and find additional reliable sources of energy in order to achieve long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
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Pharino, C., Hoontrakul, P. (2014). Asia’s Energy Innovation after Shale Gas Revolution. In: Hoontrakul, P., Balding, C., Marwah, R. (eds) The Global Rise of Asian Transformation. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137412362_8
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