S-E Asia’s energy future won’t wait: EMA chief
Now’s the time to connect the systems that will power the region
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[SINGAPORE] The Asean Power Grid (APG) is the most talked-about energy subject of late. From policymakers to investors and academics, there is unquestionable buzz at conferences and boardrooms surrounding how the region can build a super grid for energy resilience and economic integration.
For those unfamiliar, the APG is not a new idea. It was first conceived decades ago with a vision of linking up the power grids in South-east Asia. While there have been efforts to facilitate cross-border power trade, regional countries were more focused on increasing domestic electrification and keeping the power on.
Post-pandemic, the pursuit of the APG has taken on greater urgency. Driven by urbanisation, digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts, power demand in South-east Asia is outpacing global demand growth at 4 per cent annually.
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