Southeast Asia

Turning the APG into reality requires more than infrastructure; it demands a smarter, more connected digital backbone.

Ensuring ASEAN is ready for the energy transition will require the region and its member states to scale up current plans.

The convergence of edge computing, IoT, and AI is creating smarter, more resilient energy ecosystems.

Progress has stalled on ASEAN's vision for a shared power grid connecting its markets, with technical, political, and regulatory hurdles blocking the way.

This will support regional plans, including the establishment of an ASEAN grid.

Optimising energy efficiency through retrofits is far less intrusive and typically boosts reliability.

A $120m pledge will support the city-state’s FAST-P programme.

This will support the rollout of a regional plan.

Future-proofing Southeast Asia's power grid could contribute to $25b in GDP annually.

The region’s LNG import infrastructure investments are expected to cost $11.8b.

This will operate by 2045.

However, slow renewables deployment may affect progress if not addressed.

If ASEAN successfully develops this carbon transport hub, the implications extend far beyond its borders.

Companies from three countries have signed a new deal to export clean power.

The new chief of the ASEAN Centre for Energy expects a breakthrough this year.

Blended finance tools are emerging as critical enablers in Southeast Asia’s energy transition.