{
  "id": 7283399,
  "title": "Why companies must pay attention to tax reform for energy transition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/why-companies-must-pay-attention-to-tax-reform-for-energy-transition-7283399",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260914/why-companies-must-pay-attention-to-tax-reform-for-energy-transition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the realm of energy transition, three critical factors have been identified: environmental impact, energy security, and economic viability. Despite past efforts, the consequences of inadequate energy transition have been severe, as evidenced by recent disasters like the tragic event in Nepal. However, the landscape has shifted due to recurring geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, which have heightened concerns about energy security. As a result, the urgency to expedite the energy transition is more pressing than ever. It is now apparent that the speed of this transition is largely contingent upon economic factors. Companies are now faced with complex decisions regarding the optimal timing and manner of their investments. The lack of comprehensive government policy and financial support makes it difficult for businesses to invest in energy transition technologies and ventures, despite their potential for future profitability. Therefore, it is evident that corporate attention is increasingly focused on upcoming government support initiatives, as these could significantly influence the success of energy transition efforts.",
  "summary": "Previously, I identified the environment (decarbonization), security (stability) and economics (profitability) as the key factors determining energy transition. Despite recurring environmental damages, such as the recent tragedy in Nepal, past energy transition efforts have been vastly insufficient to fully mitigate these ongoing ecological threats. However, as recurring geopolitical conflicts —…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Why companies must pay attention to tax reform for energy transition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/why-companies-must-pay-attention-to-tax-reform-for-energy-transition",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:57:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}