What is the ASEAN Power Grid?

The ASEAN Power Grid is more than an infrastructure plan; it’s a regional cooperation framework that could transform how Southeast Asia powers its growth. With strong political will, innovative financing, and aligned regulations, APG can catalyze the energy transition, climate resilience, and economic competitiveness.

Why should ASEAN invest in power generation capacity?

ASEAN recognises the critical role of efficient, reliable and resilient electricity infrastructure in stimulating regional economic growth and development. To meet the growing electricity demand, huge investments in power generation capacity will be required.

How will ASEAN accelerate energy transition efforts?

The ASEAN Member States will accelerate energy transition eforts by setting a more aggressive energy intensity reduction target of 32% by 2025 based on 2005 level.

Does ASEAN's Power Sector have a decarbonization pathway?

This study investigates the hypothetical decarbonization pathways for ASEAN’s power sector. Here, we present an integrated power system capacity expansion model for ASEAN over 2018–2050. The results identify different pathways by strategically pursuing renewable energy, carbon capture and sequestration, and cross-border transmission.

How much investment does ASEAN need for generation infrastructure?

Across scenarios, generation infrastructure will require a cumulative investment equivalent to 29.6%–44.6% of ASEAN’s 2018 GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The investment requirements for the expansion plan, however, are unevenly distributed across countries, especially with the ambition to achieve a carbon-neutral power sector.

Which interconnection projects support the ASEAN Power Grid?

Interconnection projects that support the ASEAN Power Grid include the Trans-Borneo Power Grid Sarawak–West Kalimantan Interconnection Project in the BIMP-EAGA subregion, which was commissioned and energized in January 2016.