ASEAN Centre for Energy

📢 Press Release Alert! The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), through the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project Phase II (ACCEPT II), held the High-Level Policy Dialogues (HLPD) and Regional Workshop in Vientiane, Lao PDR on 25-26 July 2024. Co-organised with with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), the workshop aims to align regional policies towards a low-carbon economy and leverage the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) to decarbonise the ASEAN power sector. H.E. Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, emphasised on Norway’s commitment to support ASEAN's energy transition. H.E. Phosay Sayasone, Minister of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR, remarked that this workshop highlights Lao PDR's role in supporting regional efforts towards a sustainable and low-carbon future. Beni Suryadi, Project Manager of ACCEPT II, stated that this workshop shows ACCEPT II commitment to driving ASEAN's energy transition. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPKwCJKr

📢 Nuclear Public Perception Survey Does Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) have a place in ASEAN’s future? Take our survey & tell us what you think! The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the Nuclear Energy Cooperation-Sub Sector Network (NEC-SSN) and supported by ASEANTOM and The ASEAN Secretariat is conducting a survey on public engagement on NPP in the ASEAN region. By filling out this survey, not only you contribute to the development study on NPP in ASEAN, but also enhance your knowledge regarding this topic! Let’s take action! Complete our survey and help us in shaping energy security, affordability, sustainability and accessibility in the ASEAN region! 🔗 Access the survey on https://lnkd.in/g9ZFenVx 🗓 Participate by: 5 August 2024

📢 [7 DAYS TO GO] AICEE IS BACK‼️ We are pleased to announce that the 4th ASEAN International Conference on Energy and Environment (AICEE) has open for abstract submission! The 4th AICEE will be held in conjunction with the 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) or AEBF-24 & the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM-42) under Lao PDR’s Chairmanship🇱🇦 This year, AICEE will be conducting in-person conference, taking the theme of “Charting ASEAN’s Energy Future for Regional Interconnectivity and Resilience” with 6 (six) different topics. This year selected abstracts submitted by authors from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam can be awarded SCHOLARSHIP to attend the conference. Prepare yourself to join us at: 🗓 25 September 2024 📍Vientiane, Lao PDR Accepted papers (subject to the final acceptance by the IOP editor) will be published in the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Scopus Indexed) Submit your abstracts now and join us in Vientiane!🇱🇦 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gwx9jGGS aiceeinfo@aseanenergy.org

💡 Out now: The driving forces behind renewable energy consumption: A comprehensive analysis of key determinants and environmental concerns in ASEAN countries Did you know that renewable energy consumption is a key solution to addressing pressing environmental issues in ASEAN, particularly in climate change and air pollution? This study delves into the main factors that influence renewable energy consumption and environmental change in six ASEAN countries, revealing a positive long-term relationship between GDP and renewable energy use. The findings suggest that economic growth is a primary driver of renewable energy adoption in ASEAN. However, environmental policies need to address the negative impacts of carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels to achieve net zero emissions. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geeWqAyg ✍ Nora Yusma Mohamed Yusoff, PhD., Hazleen Aris, Wan Mohd Hafizuddin Mohd Nasiruddin, Ahmad Khusyairi Che Rusli, Dr. Zulfikar Yurnaidi, Rika Safrina, Dr. Nuki Agya Utama, PhD, Silvira Ayu Rosalia

💡 Out now: News Highlights on Renewable Energy from January-April 2024 Did you know that ASEAN is experiencing a significant surge in #renewableenergy capacity, driven primarily by solar and wind projects? The News Highlights on Renewable Energy covers renewables takeaways in January-April 2024, encompassing significant rise in renewables, solar project, sustainable energy, and trends in RE Investment and Trade. 🔗 To find out more: https://lnkd.in/geeWqAyg ✍ ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

💡Call for Proposal! The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is seeking Expert on Biofuel Market, Technologies, and Policy in ASEAN 🗓 Proposal deadline: 9 August 2024 🔗 For more info: https://lnkd.in/g7jyRP3D

📢 Press Release Alert! The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Diponegoro University, focused on advancing research and development (R&D) in the ASEAN energy sector on Monday, 22 July 2024. The MoU was signed by Dr. Nuki Agya Utama, PhD, Executive Director of ACE, and Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., Rector of Diponegoro University. The moment was also witnessed by Dr. Zulfikar Yurnaidi, Head of Energy Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP) Department at ACE, and Prof. Faisal, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University. Dr. Nuki Agya Utama, PhD, Executive Director of ACE, emphasises the importance of engaging pentahelix stakeholders and acknowledging the crucial role of academicians through this initiative. Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., Rector of Diponegoro University, underscores commitment in addressing energy challenges in the ASEAN energy landscape. This collaboration signifies a pivotal step towards enhancing energy-related studies through information exchange and collaborative research between the two institutions. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPKwCJKr

💡 Out now: News Highlights on Electricity from January-April 2024 Did you know that ASEAN recently grappled with severe heatwaves, causing electricity demand to surpass record highs? This triggering power alerts and sparked fears of power shortages, particularly in Vietnam, Laos, the Philippines, and Thailand. The News Highlights on Electricity covers key information about electricity trends in ASEAN from January-April 2024, including the region’s efforts to increase renewable energy in installed capacity, commitments to support regional power interconnection, and challenges related to fluctuating electricity bills. 🔗 To find out more: https://lnkd.in/geeWqAyg ✍ ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)

💡[Extended] Call for Proposal! The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is seeking Expert Consultant on Energy Performace Benchmark and Guideline for Industry-Specific Sector in ASEAN. 🗓 Proposal deadline: 21 July 2024 🔗 For more info: https://lnkd.in/g7jyRP3D

📍Training Programme for Capacity Building in Electrical Safety Management for New and Renewable Energy Power Generation Facilities in the ASEAN Region The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation(KESCO), successfully conducted a three-day training programme on capacity building in electrical safety management for New and Renewable Energy (NRE) power generation facilities in the ASEAN region. Held from 8-10 July 2024 in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, the event aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants from various ASEAN Member States (AMS) by focusing on South Korea’s best practices in electrical safety management for NRE facilities. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gk4RKi8g