Cross-border energy projects among topics discussed at Asean officials' meeting
The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy in Kuching, Sarawak, convenes senior energy officials from all member states, with a delegate from Timor-Leste participating as an observer.
PETALING JAYA : The latest developments on the implementation of cross-border interconnection projects under the Asean Power Grid initiative were among the main topics discussed at the 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) in Kuching, Sarawak.
The ongoing meeting, which began yesterday and ends tomorrow, is organised by the energy transition and water transformation ministry (Petra) and chaired by the ministry's secretary-general, Mad Zaidi Karli.
'The meeting also discussed current progress in multilateral energy trade under the Laos–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore power integration project.
'Topics related to energy transition policies were also highlighted, including the scaling up of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, the potential of nuclear energy and the coordination of regional energy policies,' Petra said in a statement today.
Other items for discussion on the agenda include a review of progress under the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II 2021–2025 and discussions on the development of the forthcoming APAEC 2026–2030.
The meeting convenes senior energy officials from all Asean member states, with a delegate from Timor-Leste participating as an observer.
'The meeting also serves as a platform for member states to acknowledge the accession of Timor-Leste as a full member of Asean,' Petra said.
The ministry added that initial preparations for the upcoming Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting, scheduled to take place in October, were also among the key topics of discussion.
'The strong cooperation established among all stakeholders places the region on a solid path toward a sustainable energy future, while also contributing to shared prosperity,' Petra said.
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