ASEAN Emergency Energy Storage Power Supply Procurement

What is the ASEAN Power Grid (APG)?

Furthermore, Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events and rising sea levels, posing significant threats to energy infrastructure and the entire energy value chain. The ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC), offers a solution to these challenges5.

What does the ASEAN Energy Centre do?

The Centre holds a crucial role as a catalyst, knowledge hub, and think tank for the economic growth and integration of the ASEAN region by initiating and facilitating multilateral collaborations as well as joint and collective activities on energy.

What is the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative?

The ASEAN Power Grid initiative (APG) is a massive plan envisioned to foster regional energy trade. It aims to enhance energy security through cross-border power grid connections, although challenges persist due to differing readiness levels among states and limited market liberalisation.

Why do ASEAN countries still rely on state-owned utilities?

Most ASEAN countries still rely on vertically integrated, state-owned utilities controlling generation, transmission, and distribution. This restricts competition, hinders private investment, and complicates renewable energy integration and regional power trade.