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Nuki Agya Utama

Nuki Agya Utama headshot.

Director for Energy Policy and Head of Asia Zero Emission Center

Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia

Nuki Agya Utama is an energy expert currently serving as director for energy policy and head of the Asia Zero Emission Center at the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia. Previously, he was the executive director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy. He is an expert on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green design, and holds advisory positions at the Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre and the UN ESCAP. He has a PhD in environment and energy technology.

Across ASEAN, electricity demand is set to almost double by 2040, driven by economic growth, industrialization, and urbanization. Photo credit: ADB.
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28 January 2026

Bridging Borders for a Cleaner Future: ASEAN’s Next Leap in Cross-Border Power Trade

In today’s world, energy security is no longer just about having enough fuel within one’s borders—it is about building systems that are interconnected, resilient, and low-carbon.