2020 – Enlit Asia Special Supplement

Our Asia special supplement explores how the energy transition in that region is being influenced by national and regional policies.

Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP) is the nation’s roadmap for power generation, distribution and consumption.

Energy is one of the key pillars of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) vision of an integrated, competitive and resilient region. The ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2016-2025 (APAEC) has identified opportunities to shape the energy development of the region. As phase one of APAEC concludes in 2020, Smart Energy International considers the roadblocks to achieving all of the goals set out in the plan.

Indonesia is one of the most populous countries in the world, with substantial emissions resulting from forestry and industrial activities.

This article gives an overview of decarbonisation efforts of five Asian countries, focusing specifically on policy changes to expedite the energy transition.

Smart Energy International explores the position of Vietnam in Southeast Asia’s energy sector.

Kelvin Ross talks to Zulkifli Zaini who, as head of utility PLN, is tasked with electrifying Indonesia and empowering his 75 million customers. Running Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company PT PLN (Persero) is one of the...