Why investors are upbeat on the long-delayed Asean power grid
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The long-discussed ASEAN power grid plan is gaining momentum, driven by surging demand from AI and data centers and the region's energy transition. This optimism was expressed by investors and Indonesian policymakers at the Nusa Dua Forum in Bali, organized by the South China Morning Post with Danantara Indonesia. Representatives from sovereign wealth funds, institutional capital, and family offices attended the event, signaling renewed interest in the initiative.
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Indonesian policymakers are participating in the forum
Representatives from sovereign wealth funds, institutional capital and family principals attended the Nusa Dua Forum.
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A long-discussed plan for an ASEAN power grid is gaining momentum.
South China Morning Post- Indonesian policymakers are participating in the forum
- The Asean power grid is a long-discussed plan
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Loaded language removedA long-discussed plan for an Asean power grid is gaining steam, according to investors and Indonesian policymakers gathered in Bali, as surging demand from AI and data centres, as well as the region’s energy transition, fuels optimism over the initiative.
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A long-discussed plan for an ASEAN power grid is gaining momentum.
South China Morning PostSurging demand from AI and data centres is a driver for the ASEAN power grid initiative.
South China Morning PostThe region's energy transition is another driver for the ASEAN power grid initiative.
South China Morning PostRepresentatives from sovereign wealth funds, institutional capital and family principals attended the Nusa Dua Forum.
South China Morning PostThe Nusa Dua Forum was organised by the South China Morning Post with Danantara Indonesia as partner.
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