Sector & Thematic Session

From Pipeline to Bankable Projects: Financing the ASEAN Power Grid

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (GMT+8) Multifunction Hall 5 and 6 Organized by ADB PSOD-OMDP

Overview

This session builds on the previous ASEAN Power Grid (APG) discussion and examined the key barriers preventing APG cross-border transmission projects from reaching financial close, including gaps in project preparation, bankability, and risk allocation. Panelists explored how mechanisms such as PPP structures and blended finance can strengthen early-stage risk mitigation and align projects with commercial lender expectations. They also identified opportunities for stronger coordination among different partners to crowd in private capital and accelerate implementation.

Agenda

11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Panelists
Moderator: Daniel Wiedmer, Director, Private Sector Operations Department, ADB

Chin Chin Chandera, Director, PT Alamtri Power Indonesia

Eduardo H. Karlin, Director, Commercial Development, Singapore Energy Interconnectors (SGEI)

Ganesh Padmanabhan, Managing Director and Head of Project Finance, DBS Bank

Peck Khamkanist, Founder and Executive Chairman, Impact Electron Siam (IES)

Miguel De Jesus, Managing Director, ACEN
12:05 – 12:25 p.m.

Moderated Q&A
12:25 – 12:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Marife Apilado, Deputy Director General, Private Sector Operations Department, ADB