ASEAN has just announced the next phase of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026-2030, and ASEAN Member States have signed the Enhanced MoU for the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). Adding to that, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank Group have launched a Financing Initiative for the APG – a strong […]
What does Germany’s energy transition look like up close? From 20–27 September 2025, delegations from Thailand travelled to Berlin to find out. Over one week, participants explored how Germany is reshaping its energy system — from high-voltage grids and hydrogen technologies to community-owned renewable villages. Organised by CASE, the dialogue and study trip created space […]
In my view, Southeast Asia’s power sector is facing one of its most defining moments. Thermal assets, especially coal, still underpin energy security for the region, but every country is also under pressure to align with national decarbonisation strategies and international climate goals. The real question is no longer whether these assets should change, but […]
With a global shift toward a sustainable and digitally driven future, Southeast Asia’s energy transition cannot rely on renewables alone. It requires a digital revolution—one that unlocks data, enhances efficiency, and connects power systems across borders. When I joined the plenary on Digital Transformation at ENLIT Asia 2025 in Bangkok, one message stood out across […]
Southeast Asia is facing a dilemma. The region knows it must phase out fossil fuels, but the roadmap to embark on it is full of trade-offs. A rushed and poorly managed phase-out could lead to rising energy prices and job losses. Moving too slowly risks increased climate change impacts and potential economic disadvantages in a […]
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying trade tensions, Southeast Asia’s energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by rapid population growth, urbanisation, industrialisation and the rise of artificial intelligence, the region is expected to see a surge in energy demand, making it one of the fastest-growing energy markets globally. Meeting this soaring demand while […]
Bangkok, 23 July 2025 – Government representatives, energy regulators and utilities from across Southeast Asia gathered alongside international experts in Bangkok for the CASE Regional Energy Transition Dialogue (RETD) 2025, an annual platform for high-level exchange on energy security, cooperation, and transition. Held under the theme “Geopolitical Currents & Energy Shifts: Southeast Asia’s Strategic Future,” […]
