1. Joint Meeting APGCC Chairman & WG 2, 5 and 6
Le Meridien, Jakarta
26 Feb 2009

2. Opening Remarks of Chairman of APGCC
ASEAN POWER GRID
THE INTERCONNECTION PROJECTS
JOINT MEETING APGCC CHAIRMAN & WG2,5,6
Opening Remarks of Chairman of APGCC
1.0 Matters Arising from the 3rd APGCC Meeting & the 9th HAPUA WORKING COMMITTEE
2.0 Status on Action Plan for APG
3.0 Way Forward

3. 1.0 Matters Arising from the 3rd APGCC Meeting & 9th HAPUA Working Committee

4. 1.1 Resolution from the 9th HAPUA Working Committee & 3rd APGCC Meeting
The 9th HAPUA WC and 3rd APGCC Meeting in Singapore from 1- 3rd December 2008 has approved and endorsed the followings:
Need to align & geared all Working Group activities under HAPUA Working Committee towards ensuring the realization of the APG in 2015.
The Meeting agreed that WG2, 5 and 6 should re-grouped to focus their plan of actions and activities to support the realization of APG.
A special Working Committee Meeting be convened to adopt the revised AIMS before it is presented to the 25th HAPUA Council meeting in May 2009.

5. 1.2 Resolution from the 9th HAPUA Working Committee & 3rd APGCC Meeting
Direction for WG2 :
Establish System Operation Sub Working Group (SO SWG) to be led by Indonesia and all member country to submit comment on the TOR of SO SWG.
TOR of WG2 be revised to accommodate establishing of SO SWG.
Submit the report on the AIMS review to HWC & APGCC.
WG 2 requested to prepare the common Grid Code of ASEAN Power Grid, the Code of Planning and Operational rules. Issue to take note is the separation of (i) Grid Code and (ii) Planning Criteria.
WG2 suggested to look into existing operating model of the EU, North America as well as the GMS model.
WG2 to draft proposal on Scope of Work and Cost for possibility of engaging external consultant to assist WG2.

6. 1.3 Resolution from the 9th HAPUA Working Committee & 3rd APGCC Meeting
Direction for WG5 :
Establish Project No. 5
Regulatory Issues & Challenges of Regulated Entity/Owner/ Investor and Consumer
Provide various contractual model based on the experience and examples of past contract between two countries and recommend for further improvement.
Establish Project No. 6
Bilateral Contract Benchmarking to study the bilateral contracts between member-countries of Subsystem A, and relevant studies related to commercial issues including, but not limited to, Tax, Regulation and Tariff System in support of the electricity trade. Social Impact are to be included in the study.
Prioritize the major issues on the commercial, regulation tax and tariff aspect of the interconnection.
TOR for both Project 5 & 6 are to be submitted for approval of the HAPUA Council

7. 1.4 Resolution from the 9th HAPUA Working Committee & 3rd APGCC Meeting
Direction for WG6 :
To present the ASEAN Power Grid financial options
Together with HAPUA Secretariat to liase with ASEAN Secretariat on ASEAN Infrastructure Financing Mechanism as possible financing modalities for future ASEAN Power Projects.

8. 2.0 Current Status on Timeline Action Plan for ASEAN POWER GRID (2008-2015)

9. 2.1 Action Plan for ASEAN POWER GRID (2008-2015)
Activities
Tentative Timeline
1. In accordance with the MOU on the APG, the HAPUA Council shall initiate the establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid Consultative Committee (APGCC)
1.1 Establishment of the APGCC by the 24th HAPUA Council Meeting
1.2 Approval of the TOR by special Meeting of HAPUA Council
1.3 Reporting of TOR and Action Plan to SOME/AMEM
By June √
August √ (Bangkok, Thailand) 9 9 9

10. 2.2 Action Plan for ASEAN POWER GRID (2008-2015)
Activities
Tentative Timeline
2. Ratification or acceptance of MOU on ASEAN Power Grid by Member Countries
3. Review the 2003 ASEAN Interconnection Master Plan Study (AIMS)
3.1 Interim report to be presented at the next 9th HAPUA Working Committee Meeting
4. Adoption of the revised AIMS by the 25th HAPUA Council as an updated reference document for Member Countries in implementing bilateral and/or multilateral power interconnection projects in ASEAN
By December √
(SOME/AMEM JUNE 2008)
By December 2008
(Singapore)
By May 2009 10 10 10

11. 2.3 Action Plan for ASEAN POWER GRID (2008-2015)
Activities
Tentative Timeline
APGCC to establish task-groups for the following studies as specified in the MOU on the APG (subject to confirmation by APGCC):
5.1 Harmonization of legal and regulatory framework for bilateral and cross-border power interconnection and trade
5.2 Harmonization of common Technical standards codes or guidelines of the ASEAN Interconnection Projects in the areas of:
5.2.1 Planning and Design
5.2.3 System Operation
5.2.4 Maintenance
Subject to comment by Working Group
2, 5 & 6
WG 5
(proposed )
WG 2 ( )
- PI SWG
- SO SWG
- O&M SWG 11 11 11

12. 2.4 Action Plan for ASEAN POWER GRID (2008-2015)
Activities
Tentative Timeline
APGCC to establish task-groups for the following studies as specified in the MOU on the APG (subject to confirmation by APGCC):
5.3 Formulation of institutional and contractual arrangements for cross-border electricity trade to include Taxation, Tariff and Third Party Access (Wheeling Charge)
5.4 Identify and recommend Financing Modalities for realizing the APG
Subject to comment by Working Group
2, 5 and 6
WG 5
(proposed )
WG 2 to assist in third party access
WG 6 12 12 12

13. 2.5 Action Plan for ASEAN POWER GRID (2008-2015)
Activities
Tentative Timeline
Implementation of various bilateral and/or multilateral interconnection projects and reporting of project progress to HAPUA Council and SOME/AMEM
7. HAPUA Council to adopt the key findings and recommendation of the studies carried out by APGCC for submission to SOME/AMEM, with the view to implementing power interconnection and electricity trading in ASEAN.
8. Firm up the institutional and implementing arrangements to realize the ASEAN Power Grid (APG)
By 2014
Starting 2015 13 13 13

14. 3.0 Way Forward
AGENDA 2 :
Status update by WG2, WG5 and WG6 in relation to APG project undertakings.
AGENDA 3:
Deliberation on current and additional assignment for WG 2,5 and 6.

15. Thank you

16. DETAILED INTERCONNECTION STATUS

17. PENINSULAR MALAYSIA – SINGAPORE
APG # 1
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA – SINGAPORE
TNB- SPPG 1
STATUS
Commissioned in 1985.
The interconnection is between Plentong 275kV Substation in Johor, Malaysia and Upper Jurong 230kV Substation in Singapore
For year 2007, the availability of the interconnection has been at 99.82%.

18. THAILAND – PENINSULAR MALAYSIA2
APG # 2
THAILAND – PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
EGAT - TNB
STATUS
The stage I interconnection is now used as a backup interconnection.
The Stage II (HVDC) interconnection project (transfer capability of 300 MW) was completed in September The HVDC system comprises a 110km DC transmission line capable of transferring 300MW between a 275kV DC converter substation in Gurun, Kedah, Malaysia and a 230kV DC converter substation in Khlong Ngae, Thailand.
Meetings have been held to study the upgrading of project from 300MW to 600MW. However based on the preliminary findings of the AIMS, the need to upgrade to 600MW is found to be feasible only in 2024.

19. SARAWAK – PENINSULAR MALAYSIA3
APG # 3
SARAWAK – PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
SESCO-TNB
STATUS
Detailed technical studies are currently being undertaken in view of implementing the HVDC interconnection between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia for transferring 1600/2000 MW power from Bakun HEP to the TNB Grid system in Peninsular Malaysia.
The 1st stage of the 800/1000 MW power transfer is targeted for completion in 2013/14.

20. PENINSULAR MALAYSIA - SUMATRA4
APG # 4
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA - SUMATRA
TNB-PLN
STATUS
Detailed feasibility study carried out jointly by TNB and PLN in collaboration with Shaw PTI USA (now Siemens PTI USA). Study completed in December 2005.
Results of study presented to Management of both TNB and PLN in February 2005.
TNB and PLN have agreed to further study the financial viability of the project.
Technical and financial studies have been done.
Joint Workshop between PLN, TNB and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) held in Kuala Lumpur in September 14, There is an intension of JBIC to finance the said project. Awaiting next level decision to steer the project forward.
The PDP of both Systems need to be revised to define the new schedule of interconnection to be finalized by June 2008.
Survey and Detail Design will be started in 2009

21. BATAM – BINTAN - SINGAPORE5
APG #5
BATAM – BINTAN - SINGAPORE
PLN – SPPG -TNB
STATUS
PLN has conducted a preliminary study on the project and the study result has been extended to both TNB (Malaysia) and Power Grid (Singapore) in the 12th ASEAN Interconnection Meeting for review.
The Batam-Singapore interconnection has been identified by AIMS for completion by 2014 (1st Stage).
Due to the power market reform in Singapore, the development of this interconnection project would depend on the private sector / third party participation.
PLN has decided to conduct more detailed survey especially for feasibility study of the 150 kV form Batam – Bintan. The result of Survey construction work will be started by end and finalized by Feb of 2008.
Singapore – Batam will be discussed further between both parties.

22. SARAWAK – WEST KALIMANTAN6
APG # 6
SARAWAK – WEST KALIMANTAN
SESCO - PLN
STATUS
PLN and SESCO completed the Basic Design Studies on the proposed interconnection.
Line route survey from the Mambong substation in Sarawak to the interconnection point at the town of Serikin has been completed since the last quarter of 2003.
AIMS recommended the interconnection with maximum capacity of 300MW as an energy exchange scheme.
The detailed “Trans-Borneo Power Grid Interconnection Study” funded by EAEF considered an interconnection of between MW of power could be exported by the year 2020.
As a result of the Aug 2005 meeting, SESCO developed the terms of reference for a proposed “Control and Operations of the 275kV Sarawak-West Kalimantan Interconnection” study to be jointly carried out.
The Special Meeting of Energy Working Group of BIMP-EAGA in November 2006 in Bandung, West Java proposed an action plan for the project.
ADB will provide grant for study on the Cross Border-issues to be circulated in 2009.
TOR is being reviewed by PLN &SEB

23. APG # 7 PHILIPPINES – SABAH TRANSCO - SESB
STATUS
The result of AIMS final report indicates that the project is technically feasible but not economically viable at 500 MW Transfer capacity.
TRANSCO will propose further study with possible funding under EAEF.
As agreed during the Third Meeting of PI-SWG in April 2008 in Malaysia, the Philippines has prepared the scope of work for the interconnection, as well as the cost estimates for the HVDC submarine cable. This information and other relevant planning parameters were submitted to the WG2 during the 6th Meeting in Bali, Indonesia (April 2008).

24. SARAWAK - BRUNEI - SABAH8
APG # 8
SARAWAK - BRUNEI - SABAH
SESCO- DES- SESB
STATUS
Under study by SESB as part of the Bakun - Sabah Interconnection.
AIMS recommended the interconnection of the Sarawak – Brunei Darussalam - Sabah systems in 2019 with maximum capacity of 300MW.
The project detailed study under the “Trans-Borneo Power Grid Interconnection Implementation Study” funded by EAEF considered an interconnection up to 250MW of power export by the year 2020.
The Special Meeting of Energy Working Group of BIMP-EAGA in November 2006 in Bandung, West Java proposed an action plan for the project.

25. APG # 9 THAILAND – LAO PDR EGAT- EDL
STATUS
a) Nam Theun 2 (920 MW) The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Between EGAT and Project Developer of Nam Theun 2 - signed on Nov 8, 2003.
- The feasibility study on Thai side was submitted for approval from the Thai Government in February 2004.
- The project is expected to be completed in April 2009
b) Udon Thani – Nabong
i. Nam Ngum 2 (597 MW) COD 2009
ii. Nam Ngum 3 (615 MW) COD 2010
iii. Nam Theun 1 (523 MW) Tariff MOU signed
iv. Nam Ngiep 1 (261 MW) Tariff MOU signed
c) Mae Moh 3 (Nan) - Hong Sa - Tariff Signed
d) Mae Moh 3 (Nan) – Nam Ou - Tariff / MOU Signed
e) Roi Et –Savannakhet No progress
f) Ubol Ratchathani-Ban Sok Pre-feasibility study completed in 2007 with ADB supports.

26. APG # 10 LAO PDR – VIETNAM EDL- EVN
STATUS
a) Ban Sok-Pleiku MOU signed between Vietnam and Lao PDR.
- The Master Plan approved by the Ministry of Industry of Vietnam.
- No further progress.
b) Nam Theum 2 - Ha Tinh New study need to be done in case of no connection point of Nam Theun 2 HPP.
c) Nam Mo-Ban La Feasibility study has been carried out and expected to be commissioned by 2010.
d) Xekaman3-Thach My Feasibility study has been carried out for Xekaman3 and expected to be commissioned by 2010.
The connection is under study now and expected to be completed in 2009

27. APG # 11 THAILAND – MYANMAR EGAT - MEPE
STATUS
a) Hutgyi (7x185 MW) Feasibility Study completed mid 2007
b) Tasang (120 MW) Under Negotiation for connecting lower dam to the Northern system of Thailand

28. APG # 12 VIETNAM – CAMBODIA EVN - EDC
STATUS
Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
Basic Design for Vietnam had been approved by EVN in 2002.
EVN is started construction of 220 kV transmission line in mid The project of Vietnam side is completed in October 2006.
The project will be co-financed by WB and ADB. The loan negotiation is done and waiting for Loan signing.
The project is under construction and scheduled for commission in 2009
Another link with Vietnam at 115kV – WG 2 to take note of the emergence of new interconnection and report it together with the review of AIMS.

29. APG # 13 LAO PDR – CAMBODIA EDL - EDC
STATUS
MOU signed in 1999.
Preliminary discussion and site visit has been made in 2001 by EDC/EDL.
EDL is constructing the 115kV double circuit transmission lines to Ban Hat substation which is 26 km from the border area and will be completed in mid 2010.
Cambodia informed that new project of 500kV as part of the Indo-China link which is understudy.

30. APG # 14 THAILAND – CAMBODIA EGAT - EDC
STATUS
Thailand and Cambodia have reached a conclusion on the revision of tariff structure.
Transmission on both sides were completed and energized on 22 November 2007

31. (Golok – Rantau Panjang) EAST KALIMANTAN – SABAH
PROPOSED NEW INTERCONNECTION 16 15
APG # 15
THAILAND – MALAYSIA
EGAT – TNB
(Golok – Rantau Panjang)
APG # 16
EAST KALIMANTAN – SABAH
PLN – SESB
(Balik Papan – Tawau)

32. Thank you

33. Propose Refine Structure Appointment of APG Implementation Project Leaders
STAGE 1 – Physical Implementation
Financing
Technical Harmonization
STAGE 2 - Bilateral
Taxation & Tariff
Regulatory & Legal Framework
Electric Power Trade (Bilateral)
STAGE 3 – Multilateral
Electric Power Trade (Multilateral)
3rd Party Access
Technical Harmonization (Multilateral)
HAPUA
COUNCIL & WC
Advisory on APG - MOU Article III
Technical – WG2
Financial – WG 6
Taxation & Tariff – WG 5
Regulatory & Legal Framework – WG 5
Electric Power Trade – WG 2 & 5
3rd Party Access – WG 5 & 6
APGCC
Project Leader # 1
EGAT
Project Leader # 2
TNB
Project Leader # 3
PLN
Lao PDR - Vietnam
Cambodia - Lao PDR
Cambodia - Vietnam
Cambodia - Thailand
Myanmar - Thailand
Greater Mekong Sub-System A
P.Malaysia - Thailand
P.Malaysia - Sumatra
P.Malaysia - Sarawak
Singapore - Bintan-Batam
Sumatra – Jawa
Subsystem B
West Kalimantan - Sarawak
Sarawak - Brunei
Brunei - Sabah
Sabah - Philippines
Sabah – East Kalimantan
Trans Borneo Power Grid Interconnection Committee – Subsystem C