Energy Transition in Asia

Japan’s GX Strategy: Where Decarbonization Meets Energy Security

Japan’s GX strategy links energy security with decarbonization through a FY2026 emissions trading system, transition bonds and a 2040 power mix.

Overcoming the Barriers to Cross-Border Power Trading: Tariffs, Regulation, and Infrastructure

Why do power trades stall across borders? The LTMS-PIP shows how stacked tariffs, grid capacity, licences and national rules shape delivery.

The Physical Layer: Submarine Cables and Cross-Border Interconnectors in Southeast Asia

Why do ASEAN cross-border power interconnectors often require HVDC? This article examines seabed conditions, repair-vessel constraints, and market rules.

The Lao PDR–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore Power Integration Project: Regional Trade’s Pathfinder

The LTMS power integration project routes up to 100 MW across four ASEAN systems. Here’s how transit, losses, scheduling and settlement work.

Toward a Multilateral ASEAN Electricity Market: Lessons from European Market Coupling

How can ASEAN move beyond bilateral power deals? This article examines European market coupling, shared grid data and capacity calculation.

Harmonizing Grid Codes in ASEAN: The Technical Key to Regional Power Integration

How can ASEAN interconnectors operate reliably across national rules? Protection coordination, telemetry, scheduling, and interface standards are key.

ASEAN Power Grid Benefits: The Economic and Reliability Case for Connecting Southeast Asia

How can ASEAN interconnection cut fuel exposure and improve reliability? This analysis examines Laos hydro, reserve sharing and bilateral trade barriers.

Asia-Pacific Energy Transition: A Regional Overview of Policy Drivers and Targets

Asia-Pacific energy transition policy is not one transition but several. Explore how China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia shape divergent policy architectures.

ASEAN Power Grid: Where Are We Now?

A 2022 four-country power trade marked progress for the ASEAN power grid. What remains unresolved in transmission, market rules and governance?