Public Webinar: Is ASEAN Ready to Advance Its Regional Cross-Border Electricity Initiative?

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Background Electricity coverage varies greatly across Southeast Asia, with some nations, such as Singapore and Brunei, having 100% coverage and others, such as Myanmar, having only 66% coverage. Electricity coverage, like in many other countries, helps to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and raise public living standards. However, enhancing energy security in Southeast Asia presents…

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Building Understanding to Accelerate Energy Transition in Southeast Asia

Event Coverage24 February 2025313Views0Likes0Comments
Malaysia, 21 February 2025 - Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship has a number of priorities focuses in the energy sector. The idea of ​​accelerating the ASEAN power grid, to the push to make ASEAN a semiconductor industry hub. Other supporting infrastructure such as the possibility of using new technologies, mobilizing funding, and mobilizing finance for renewable…

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The Strategic Role of Malaysia’s Chairmanship in Leading the Energy Transition in ASEAN

Press Release20 February 2025525Views0Likes0Comments
Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) through the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Coalition (SETC) encourages Malaysia, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 to encourage and implement the energy transformation agenda in ASEAN as a regional contribution to climate crisis mitigation.  Some strategic steps that…

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Seminar: Accelerating Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and The Role of ASEAN Chairmanship Malaysia

10 February 2025358Views0Likes0Comments
Background Southeast Asia stands as the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 3.8 trillion in 2023. The region's economy is projected to triple by 2050, reinforcing its role as a major global economic player. However, this rapid economic expansion is expected to drive a significant increase in…

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Energy Transition in the Electricity Sector to Support Energy Independence in Remote Areas

Press Release28 November 20243KViews0Likes0Comments
Jakarta 22 November 2024 - The Journey to achieve Indonesia’s energy independence and security could be supported through utilization of renewable energy as one of the sources of electricity supply. Through President Prabowo's directives mentioned during his Inauguration Speech (20/10/2024), Indonesia will focus on renewable energy management to achieve energy independence and security in accordance…

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Five IESR Recommendations for Achieving Energy Independence through Energy Transition

Press Release31 October 2024491Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, October 31, 2024 - Indonesia’s challenging energy transition process demands national commitment and strong leadership to ensure it is fair for the people, supports human development, achieves energy self-sufficiency, and fosters high economic growth, as envisioned by President Prabowo. The next five years will be critical in determining whether Indonesia can successfully overcome the…

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Empowering the Narrative: A Synergetic Work for Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition

Event Coverage29 October 2024248Views0Likes0Comments
Singapore, 23 October 2024 - In the field of energy transformation, the value of a captivating narrative cannot be overstated, as it helps clarify public sentiment, assist the government in formulating policies, and represent social attitudes about the debate on energy transition ( CASE Indonesia, 2023 ). Knowing the urgency and empowering narrative…

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