Power interconnection in Southeast Asia / Anthony David Owen, Anton Finenko and Jacqueline Tao.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The political economy of electricity interconnections -- The Southern African Power Pool -- European electricity markets -- Nord Pool -- Power interconnection in the ASEAN region -- Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore interconnection -- Conclusions and way forward.

"Providing an analysis of multi-lateral power markets, this book examines power interconnection in Southeast Asia, especially amongst the ASEAN countries. It uses evolutionary experience of electricity interconnection and trade in three international markets that have relevance for ASEAN to draw upon common global themes. Specifically, it compares the Southern African Power Pool, the European grid, and Nord Pool. Discussing the progress made among ASEAN countries in regional energy integration, with a particular focus on the Greater Mekong Sub-region interconnection, it also examines the recently announced interconnection concept between Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Exploring the challenges facing ASEAN interconnection of power grids in the context of previous experience elsewhere in the world, this book presents a template for appropriate best practice in terms of technical, political, and financial requirements"-- Provided by publisher.