Connecting a Net Zero Future: Grid interconnection and Energy Collaboration in Asia Pacific

Background

The 3rd Asia-Pacific Energy Week will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 16th to 20th, 2023. As an official event during the energy week, the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and the Institute for Sustainable Energy Transformation Studies (ISETS), will jointly host a High-Level Forum "Connecting a Net Zero Future: Grid interconnection and Energy Collaboration in Asia Pacific." The event will be held at 9:00 AM local time on October 17th (10:00 AM Beijing time) at United Nations Conference Centre at CR3 in Bangkok.

The Asia-Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing regions in terms of global energy demand and also faces significant pressure for carbon emissions reduction. As countries in the region actively address climate change and set net-zero emission targets, the development and utilization of renewable energy and cross-border grid interconnection have become key drivers for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. This conference will delve into critical issues related to regional power interconnection and zero-carbon transformation, while sharing best practices and case studies of clean energy development in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants will include ministers and senior officials from member countries of the ESCAP, as well as renowned figures from enterprises, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, multilateral organizations, and academia.

Agenda

Time	Content
High-level Dialogue Moderator: Dr.Shi Xunpeng, President of ISETS
9:00-10:15	Norov Vladimir Former Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan (Video) Liu Zehong, Executive Vice-Chairman of GEIDCO Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President&CEO Weerawat Chantanakom, Councillor, Ministry of Energy of Thailand, Former Executive Director of ACE Sun Xiansheng, Council Chairman of ISETS
10:15-10:30	Coffee Break
Release of Research Findings Moderator: Mr.Chen Gesong, Director General of Development Bureau GEIDCO
10:30-10:45	Promoting sustainable energy interconnection: Opportunities in Asia-Pacific and collaboration with GEIDCO Matthew Wittenstein, Chief of Section, Energy Division UNESCAP
10:45-11:00	Research and Outlook on Power Interconnection in the Asia-Pacific Region Xiao Jinyu, Deputy Director General of Economy and Technology Research Institute of GEIDCO
Keynote Speeches Moderator: Mr.Chen Gesong, Director General of Development Bureau GEIDCO
11:00:12:00	Myanmar: A Strategic Nexus for Regional Grid Interconnection and High Renewable Energy Potential Hang Za Dal, Head of Climate and Energy, WWF Myanmar
	Charting Singapore's Net-Zero future Victor Nian, Co-Founder & CEO, CSER
	Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia Tula Ram Poudel, Research fellow, SAARC Energy Centre
	Energy Transition and Grid Modernization - Case Study of the Indian Power System Reji Kumar Pillai, Chairman, Global Smart Energy Federation
	ASEAN Power Grid: Regional Intergratoin for Energy Transiton Beni Suryadi, Manager of SRE Department, ACE

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Documents

This report outlines a vision for future power interconnection in the Asia-Pacific region, guided by the Global Energy Interconnection and aligned with the goal of addressing climate change.

The report is divided into three segments:

Current Status: In the context of the worldwide drive for sustainable development, this report assesses the progress of the Asia-Pacific region in economic and social development, international cooperation, as well as energy and power systems.

Opportunities: This explores the growth opportunities inherent in the Asia-Pacific economy and industries, evaluating the region's developmental potential and the inherent strengths of its clean energy resources.

Outlook: This study analyzes the evolving landscape of power supply and demand, offering a power interconnection scheme predicated on the expansion of clean energy bases, with due consideration for the prevailing state of power interconnections.