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Malaysian Reserve
16-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
ASEAN power grid gains momentum amid infrastructure, policy gaps
by NURUL NAJMIN ABU BAKAR THE ASEAN Power Grid is moving forward as governments and energy companies push for stronger regional collaboration in renewable energy. However, experts warn that outdated infrastructure and regulatory gaps could slow progress. Masdar Clean Energy's head of business development (APAC) Fatima Al Suwaidi said Southeast Asia holds strong potential, but limited grid capacity could affect project viability. 'Renewables are growing rapidly, but without proper grid support, projects could become stranded. Our concern as developers is whether we can actually deliver the power we generate,' she said at Energy Asia 2025 on Monday. Masdar Clean Energy, based in Abu Dhabi, has over 51GW of clean energy projects globally and aims to reach 100GW by 2030. Southeast Asia is one of its focus regions, but Fatima said success depends on several enablers. 'Clear policies, reliable offtake agreements and strong local partnerships are critical for long-term viability,' she said. In Indonesia, the government plans to build 48,000km of transmission lines over the next 10 years, led by state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). The RM40 billion investment aims to improve national electrification and support green energy exports. A memorandum of understanding has already been signed with Singapore. Meanwhile, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy CEO John Anis said ASEAN must prioritise regional cooperation and boost government support to reduce risk in renewables, particularly in geothermal exploration. 'Each ASEAN country has its own strengths. Connecting these resources builds a more resilient power system for the region,' he said. The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) said the power grid has become a key part of national climate strategies, with 18 cross-border interconnections identified as priorities. Nadhilah Shani, manager of power and interconnection department at ASEAN centre said Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap includes the ASEAN Power Grid as a key pillar, while Thailand and Indonesia have also outlined cross-border energy trade initiatives. Fatima said project timelines remain a concern in the region. 'There is interest and capital, but slow licensing, outdated rules and limited digital systems are holding things back,' she said, noting that projects in Southeast Asia often take up to five years, compared to under a year in the Middle East. While regulatory frameworks for renewable generation are largely in place, panellists said transmission infrastructure still lacks the necessary support to attract private investment. Renewable energy certificates were proposed as a tool to encourage grid-related financing. The goal is a fully integrated and digitally managed ASEAN grid that delivers clean electricity from low-cost sources to high-demand areas, by 2035. Meanwhile, Anis noted that energy is the foundation of growth. 'With cross-border collaboration, we can speed up the transition and ensure long-term prosperity for the region,' he said.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Indonesia plans nearly 70GW of new power capacity by end 2034, including coal
The Indonesian government said it will need 2,967.4 trillion rupiah (S$235 billion) of investment to realise the expansion. PHOTO: REUTERS Indonesia plans nearly 70GW of new power capacity by end 2034, including coal JAKARTA - Indonesia plans to add 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity by the end of 2034, much of which is from renewable sources, though it still expects to have new coal-fired power plants come online, its Energy Ministry said on May 26. Detailed in a new 2025-2034 energy supply plan, the government said Indonesia will need 2,967.4 trillion rupiah (S$235 billion) of investment to realise the expansion. State utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara will invest 567.6 trillion rupiah in new power plants and the government will offer 1,566.1 trillion rupiah of opportunities to investors. South-east Asia's largest economy has been working on the electricity supply plan for months, promising it to be an environmentally friendly investment plan that supports a target of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060. The new plan calls for 42.6GW of power plants with renewable sources such as solar, hydroelectricity and geothermal, as well as 10.3GW of energy storage. It also includes 10.3GW of gas-fired power plants and 6.3GW of coal-fired power plants. The document also introduced a plan for 0.5GW of energy from nuclear power plants, the first of which would start operating in 2032. The country will also build 47,758km of transmission lines under the plan. Indonesia has previously said investment in transmission lines to connect high energy demand places with renewable power is key for its efforts to decarbonise the power sector. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
20-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Indonesia Pertamina signs 10 gas sales agreements
TANGERANG, Indonesia, May 20 (Reuters) - Indonesian state energy firm PT Pertamina said on Tuesday it had signed 10 gas sales agreements with a number of domestic companies. The agreements include gas supply deals with state gas utility PT Perusahaan Gas Negara and its affiliated companies, and with state power firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara and its units.
The Star
03-05-2025
- The Star
Power begins to return after outage in Bali
The outage was caused by disruption in the subsea cables which connect the electricity system in Bali with Java island. - AFP JAKARTA: Power has started returning in most areas affected by an outage in Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Friday (May 2), officials said, and efforts were continuing to fully restore services. A power outage hit a number of regions of Bali on Friday from 4 p.m. local time (0800 GMT), said state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara. The island's airport was also impacted but inbound and outbound flight traffic continued using backup generators, the airport's general manager Ahmad Syaugi Shahab said in a statement, although several departures had experienced delays. Images shared on social media showed road traffic holdups in Bali as a result of the outage and long lines at the airport check-in counters. Power began to return a few hours after the blackout. "State utility PLN managed to restore most of the electricity supply in Bali," the spokesperson of President Prabowo Subianto, Prasetyo Hadi said in a statement after calling PLN's CEO. "God willing, power connection in Bali will be fully restored tonight (Friday night)," he said. PLN prioritised restoring electricity to key infrastructure such as government offices, hospitals, the airport, as well as hotels, said Prasetyo. The outage was caused by disruption in the subsea cables which connect the electricity system in Bali with Java island, triggering blackouts in a number of areas in Bali, he added. Bali is Indonesia's main tourist hotspot, with 6.3 million foreign visitors last year, according to the island's statistics bureau. - Reuters
ABC News
03-05-2025
- ABC News
Blackout plunges tourism hotspot Bali into darkness, as authorities blame disruption in subsea cables
Power has started returning in most areas hit by an outage in Bali on Friday, officials said, as the state utility company continued efforts to fully restore services. A power outage, which the Indonesian government blamed on a disruption to subsea cables, hit a number of regions of Bali from 4pm local time (6pm AEST), according to state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). The island's airport was also impacted but inbound and outbound flight traffic continued using backup generators, the airport's general manager Ahmad Syaugi Shahab said, although several departures experienced delays. Local media said there were reports of confusion on Bali's busiest highways during the Friday night rush hour after traffic light systems went down. Images shared on social media showed road traffic hold-ups in Bali caused by the outage, and long lines at the airport check-in counters. Others showed parts of the island plunged into darkness as residents awaited the return of electricity. Loading Facebook content Power began to return a few hours after the blackout. "State utility PLN managed to restore most of the electricity supply in Bali," spokesperson for President Prabowo Subianto, Prasetyo Hadi, said in a statement. "God willing, power connection in Bali will be fully restored tonight (Friday night)," he said. PLN prioritised restoring electricity to key infrastructure such as government offices, hospitals, the airport, as well as hotels, Mr Hadi said. The outage was caused by disruption in the subsea cables that connect the electricity system in Bali with Java island, triggering blackouts in a number of areas in Bali, he said. Bali, Indonesia's main tourist hotspot, had 6.3 million foreign visitors last year, according to the island's statistics bureau. ABC/Reuters
