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 will examine the key barriers preventing ASEAN Power Grid cross-border transmission projects from reaching financial close, including gaps in project preparation, bankability, and risk allocation. Panelists will explore how PPP structures and blended-finance instruments can strengthen early-stage risk mitigation and align projects with commercial lender expectations. They will also identify opportunities for stronger coordination among DFIs and bilateral 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 Resources Indonesia Tbk

    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)

  • 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