Strengthening Transmission Utilities and System Operators

. The idea of “BIMSTEC Energy Outlook“ was positively noted by the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Secretariat.

Mr. V.K.Kharbanda made a detailed presentation titled “Regulatory Issues and Challenges in Cross Border Electricity Trade–Role of Regional Regulatory Guidelines & Way Forward”.

The USAID’s South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy Integration (SARI/El) program advocates energy security, clean energy access and energy markets development in the South Asia region through cross-border electricity trade (CBET).

The preparation of this Working Paper on “Impact of Cross-Border Electricity Trade on Bhutan” for the SARI/Energy Integration Program would not have been possible without the valuable contribution of the multiple stakeholders.

The preparation of the report, “Learnings from Nord Pool Region: Power Market Development” held under the SARI/EI programme would not have been possible without the time and support of various individuals and organizations.

During the visit to Myanmar and based on interaction, it was noted that Myanmar is poised for change under the leadership of the first elected civilian president.

The South Asian Countries which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka prossess almost 20% of the global population and are also hmoe to half of the World poor.

The content of this study do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID of the United Sates Government.

All the South Asian countries are currently facing power and energy shortages which are negatively impacting the economy.

Based on the invitation from organiser of Nepal Power Investment Summit 2016- the future battery of South Asia, Mr.Rajiv Ratna Panda, Head-Technical,SARI/EI/IRADe participated in the Nepal Power Investment Summit 2016 held on May 31-June 3, 2016, Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal.

All the South Asian countries are currently facing power and energy shortages, which are negatively impacting he economies.

Currently, CBET Policy Governing Framework is mainly through Bilateral Agreements/MoU between Countries and countries are taking steps on domestic Regulation and on Policy side to remove any barrier to CBET.