The supplied table compares the ratios of various fuel types exploited for electricity generation across several Asian nations in 2005.
What stands out from the illustration is that the five countries exhibited a distinct divergence in their consumption patterns.
In terms of nuclear energy, while this fuel made a noteworthy contribution to the electricity production in South Korea and Japan, at 33 and 49% respectively, Thailand recorded no generation form this source. Meanwhile, nuclear-based power in Malaysia and Singapore made up less than one-fifth. With regard to coal and lignite, Malaysia overwhelmingly dominated with 61%, surpassing Singapore by a margin of 19%. In stark contrast, the three other countries exhibited minimal reliance on these fuels, collectively registering under one-tenth.
Concerning petroleum products, Thailand emerged as the principal user, with its consumption reaching 36%, in comparison to less than 5% for the remaining nations. While just nearly 20% of electricity in Thailand was produced by hydro and wind power, roughly half in South Korea was generated from these renewables. Thailand also displayed the greatest dependency on other fuel types, accounting for 42% of its energy generation. These sources constituted equal shares of 39% in Singapore and Japan, whereas in Malaysia and South Korea, the statistics ranged from 10% to 13%.