1. Slide 1 Bek Chee Jin Greater Mekong Sub-region Fifth Meeting of the Subregional Energy Forum (SEF-5) 11 November 2011 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems in the Lower Mekong Sub-region

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4. Slide 4 12, 24 kV 230, 500 kV TERMINAL STATION SUBSTATION POWER PLANT 12, 24 kV CUSTOMER 69, 115 kV 69/115 kV CUSTOMER 220/380 V CUSTOMER 220/380 V Power System

5. Slide 5 Harmonization of Power Distribution Systems: Lower Mekong Sub-region (LMS) Thailand Cambodia Lao PDR Vietnam

6. Slide 6 Strategic Considerations 4 countries, different cultures, different languages different stages of economic development, but Strong interactions Strong leverage effects different stages of development of power distribution system Different level of availability, reliability and quality Similar geographical environment and conditions

7. Slide 7 Solutions Role model Peer Pressure Involvement Ownership Building a Collaborative Platform

8. Slide 8 Role of ICASEA in LMS Harmonization Program A CATALYST to: Initiate...... loss reduction programs Facilitate..... regional collaboration Drive........ harmonization processes ICA’s Role in Harmonization Program

9. Slide 9 Program inception MOU: 5 utilities Kick-off feasibility study Major Milestones and Achievements Feasibility Study Building Capacity Codes & Standards 2007 & 2008 2005

10. Slide 10 Feasibility study completed Strategic roadmap developed Major Milestones and Achievements Conversion & Implementation Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Building Capacity Codes & Standards 2006 2007 & 2008 2005 Roadmap Development 2006

11. Slide 11 Strategic Roadmap at a Glance

12. Slide 12 Training courses Formation of Technical Working Groups Major Milestones and Achievements Conversion & Implementation Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Building Capacity Codes & Standards 2006 2007 & 2008 2005 Roadmap Development Building Capacity 2006 2007, 2008

13. Slide 13 Conversion & Implementation Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Building Capacity Codes & Standards 2006 2007 & 2008 MOU: +4 Utilities Harmonized Technical Specifications and Technical Handbook Transformers Power Cables Workshops EVN Hanoi PC and EDL adopts handbook as guide for procurement of new transformers 2005 Roadmap Development Building Capacity Codes & Standards Major Milestones and Achievements 2006 2007, 2008 2009, 2010

14. Slide 14 Major Milestones and Achievements

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16. Slide 16 Conversion & Implementation 2011 MOU: +1 Utilities Expansion to Philippines Technical Working Group for conversion of overhead power lines to underground cables Training and site visits for underground and submarine cabling Major Milestones and Achievements Feasibility Study Roadmap Development Building Capacity Codes & Standards 2006 2007 & 2008 2005 Roadmap Development Building Capacity Codes & Standards 2006 2007, 2008 2009, 2010

17. Slide 17 Major Milestones and Achievements

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21. Slide 21 Supply Chain Participation

22. Slide 22 Joint GMS Energy Forum & LMS Harmonization Forum in 2012 Formation of an LMS Harmonization Sub-Working Group within the GMS Program Inclusion of the LMS Harmonization Program in the GMS Program Going Forward... Considerations

23. Slide 23 Utility Partners in LMS Harmonization Program Thank You