Laos and Singapore have completed the ASEAN Energy Integration project
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- 23:10 25/09/2022
DNHN - The power purchase and sale project between Laos and Singapore is part of a larger power integration initiative encompassing Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Recently, the first multilateral power purchase project in ASEAN involving four nations became a reality, paving the way for the shared power grid system across ten ASEAN countries to be connected. The power purchase and sale project between Laos and Singapore is part of a larger power integration project including the four ASEAN nations of Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore (LTMS-PIP Project), which has been officially approved by the governments of the region's ASEAN countries.
The project's purpose is to link to a shared electrical network to develop an energy security system for the entire region. Members may share the ability to supply and transfer power to one another in this way, and nations with extra electricity can readily and conveniently sell to those in need.
Singapore began importing power from Laos using renewable energy sources at the end of June for a two-year trial phase. The 100 MW number corresponds to around 1.5% of Singapore's peak electricity usage in 2020, or enough to power approximately 144,000 4-room residences for a year.
According to Mr Chanthaboun Soukaloun, General Director of Power of Laos (EDL), EDL exports electricity to Singapore based on energy quotas. Currently, renewable energy, also known as green energy, is used in almost 90% of Laos' electricity projects, and this market will provide chances for EDL and private investors to spend more on power plants, particularly hydropower, solar, and wind power projects.
When it comes to completing the electricity buy and sale project with Singapore, Laos still confronts several challenges, such as negotiating with other nations and dealing with economic issues. As a result, member nations should work quickly to set regional standards for power transmission networks to facilitate energy commerce among developing countries. This simplifies cross-border communication and decreases costs when comparable initiatives are implemented in the future.
The success of the power purchase and sale initiative between Laos and Singapore benefits not just the nations involved but also opens up opportunities for boosting the establishment of the ASEAN power grid system, which will result in a reduction in power costs. This would result in significant economic efficiency not just for investors and electricity consumers, but also for chances to grow the electricity sales market, boost investment, and, most importantly, maintain energy security for members of the bloc.
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