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15-17 May 2024
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Bangkok, Thailand
15-17 May 2024, QSNCC, Bangkok

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Global Collaboration To Advance Energy Transition

The 21st edition of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) annual conference, the Energy Regulators Forum, hosted and supported by the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand, will be themed “Adaptive Regulation in Energy Transition”, symbolising commitment to spearheading an era of renewable and sustainable energy solutions. The goal is to convene national regulators with Global investors, utilities, consultants, traders and academics to engage in strategic dialogue on policy and regulatory developments and map a way forward for the energy transition.

The Forum represents a pivotal moment for global energy policymakers and leaders. Amid the complex trilemma of ensuring energy security, affordability, and sustainability, this Forum provides a unique opportunity to craft forward-looking and adaptable regulatory policies. The conversations set the stage for groundbreaking discussions and innovative insights, fostering unprecedented partnerships among the world’s energy transition frontrunners.

The Energy Regulators Forum will take place in Bangkok for the first time, co-located with Future Energy Asia. This synergy amplifies the impact, combining ERRA’s regulatory expertise with Future Energy Asia’s extensive network. Together, the events are poised to redefine the energy landscape, particularly from an Asian vantage point, promising a transformative agenda for the energy market. ERRA will also support the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand hosting a Summit of ASEAN Regulators.

For sponsorship, speaking or participation opportunities, please reach out to us at erf@futureenergyasia.com.

Energy Regulators Forum SPEAKERS

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Lorraine H. Akiba

President/CEO, LHA Ventures; Former Commissioner, PUC

Hawaii, USA

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Dr. Phuwanart Choonhapran

Assistant Secretary General

ERC, Thailand

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William Derbyshire

Director

Economic Consulting Associates (ECA)

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Alejandro Hernandez

Principal and India and Global Opportunities Program Director

Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)

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Anish Mandal

Partner

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, India

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Maia Melikidze

Chair

ERRA

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David Morton

ICER Chair; Former Chair & CEO

BCUC Canada

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Andrijana Nelkova-Chuchuk

ERRA Presidium Member; Commissioner

ERC, North Macedonia

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Alda Ozola

ERRA Presidium Member; Chair

PUC, Latvia

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Monalisa C. Dimalanta

Chairperson & CEO

ERC Philippines

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Julien Perez

Vice President – Strategy & Policy

Oil & Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)

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Ana Stanic

Energy Lawyer, Founder

E&A Law Limited, UK

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Balaji MK

Specialist Leader

Deloitte Consulting LLP

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Samerjan Sumsumek

Chairman

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Thailand

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Peerepat Vithayasrichareon

Principal Consultant

DNV – Energy Systems APAC

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Rajiv Kumar Porwal

Director of System Operation

Grid India

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Kocou Laurent Rodrigue Tossou

Chairman

ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)

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Shinya Nishimura

Senior Energy Specialist

the World Bank Group

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Dr. Dante Recalde

VP Solutions - APAC

Energy Exemplar

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Panittra Vejjajiva

Head of Financial Institutions and ESG Solutions

United Overseas Bank

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Elshan Asadov

Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors

SOCAR Türkiye

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Pariphan Uawithya

Managing Director, Country Delivery, Asia

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)

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Obboon Vongsuriya

SVP Multi-Corporate Business Department

KASIKORNBANK PCL.

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Jelena Diliene

Member of the Board

National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC)

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Pablo Hevia-Koch

Head of Renewable Integration and Secure Electricity Unit

International Energy Agency (IEA)

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Nazim Khiari

Senior Advisor

Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER)

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Pierre Noël

Senior Energy Adviser

TBI Global Advisory

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Renatas Pocius

Chairman

National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC)

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Dietmar Preinstorfer

Director, International Relations

E-Control Austria, ERRA Presidium Member

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Kevin Toohers

Regional Manager for Southeast Asia and the Pacific

U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

THE ENERGY REGULATORS FORUM PROGRAMME

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Thursday 16 May 2024

Friday 17 May 2024

10:00 13:00

Joint Opening Ceremony

with Future Energy Asia 2024 and Future Mobility Asia 2024

13:00 13:40

ENERGY REGULATORS FORUM OPENING CEREMONY

13:00 13:20

Opening Remarks

Maia Melikidze

Chair

ERRA

Samerjan Sumsumek

Chairman

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Thailand

13:20 13:40

Keynote Address

Minister of Economy

Thailand

13:40 16:20

Session I : SAFEGUARDING ENERGY TRANSITION GOALS

Session I will outline the intricate clean energy transformation challenges that stand in front of the energy sector and will put the key actors that shape the response to them – policymakers and regulators – in the spotlight.

As energy transition is an ongoing global mission with complex regional and local risks and opportunities that have to be addressed with tailored legal frameworks, the session will identify high-level observations on where, when and how to employ them to the benefit of the energy system and the ultimate welfare of the end-consumers.

13:40 13:45

WELCOME

Moderator

Dietmar Preinstorfer

Director, International Relations

E-Control Austria, ERRA Presidium Member

13:45 14:30

ENERGY KEYNOTE

Accelerating the Energy Transition in Southeast Asia: Policy and Regulation

Pierre Noël

Senior Energy Adviser

TBI Global Advisory

Decarbonization in Energy Regulatory Decision Making

Governments from all over the world have pledged decarbonisation objectives under the COP - UNFCCC framework. RAP – RETA’s report “Elevating decarbonisation in regulatory decision making” presents examples of regulators from all over the world contributing to the achievement of those objectives, and makes recommendations on how to potentiate regulators’ role in the decarbonisation of their economies.

Alejandro Hernandez

Principal and India and Global Opportunities Program Director

Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)

Q&A with the Audience

14:30 15:20

REGULATORS’ PANEL DISCUSSION

Safeguarding Energy Transition Goals in the ASEAN Region

This session will explore strategies to ensure the ASEAN region meets its energy transition objectives amidst growing demands and climate change challenges. Panelists which are representatives of the main decision makers in their respective energy sectors, will present collaborative strategies, policy frameworks, and technological innovations essential for achieving sustainable energy systems.

Speakers share their countries energy transition goals, and highlight case studies, share best practices, and propose practical insights for regional cooperation in the ASEAN region's energy sector.

Moderator

Dr. Phuwanart Choonhapran

Assistant Secretary General

ERC, Thailand
Panelists

Mohammed Rashdan bin Mohd Yusof

Chairman

Energy Commission Malaysia (invited)

Richard Lim Cherng Li

Chairman

Energy Market Authority, Singapore (invited)

Daw Mi Mi Khaing

Director General

Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Myanmar (invited)

Ir Wanhar

Director

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia (invited)

Q&A with the Audience

15:20 15:50

Afternoon Break & Networking

15:50 16:20

ENERGY KEYNOTE

Engaging National Energy Companies on Their Decarbonization Pathways

As the world is moving towards a net zero emissions future, oil & gas companies have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their operations and engage with customers, policy makers, partners, and other energy-intensive industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help accelerate the transition to a net-zero society engage with customers. National energy companies have a particular role in the sense that their activity contribute to stabilize their local economy. This talk will try to address some ways of engaging national energy companies in a transition to a low carbon future is key to reach the Paris Agreement goals.

Julien Perez

Vice President – Strategy & Policy

Oil & Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)

Q&A with the Audience

16:20 16:20

End of Day One

09:30 12:50

Session II : IMPACT OF CLEAN ENERGY SOURCES ON THE GRIDS AND SYSTEM STABILITY

Preserving system stability with increased penetration of renewable energy sources is a growing challenge in most jurisdictions. Session II will analyse methods for monitoring the system and measuring the impact of variable RES, and offer conclusions on possible regulatory methods and tools to promote and facilitate grid resilience.

A separate focus will be given to grid code requirements and the importance of cross-border interconnection and regional regulatory harmonisation.

09:30 09:35

WELCOME

Moderator

Jelena Diliene

Member of the Board

National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC)

09:35 10:00

GRIDS AND SYSTEM STABILITY KEYNOTE

The focus of the session is on maintaining and enhancing grid stability as the world transitions to renewable energy sources. The speakers shall examine the technical challenges of integrating a high percentage of variable renewable energy, the role of energy storage, and the importance of cross-border energy cooperation. The session may include presentations on assessing, monitoring, and ensuring grid stability.

Peerepat Vithayasrichareon

Principal Consultant

DNV – Energy Systems APAC

Q&A with the Audience

10:00 10:40

BARRIERS TO INVESTMENTS KEYNOTE

Main Barriers for Investments to Accelerate Grid Expansion

Nazim Khiari

Senior Advisor

Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER)

Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) Project on Interconnection and IEA’s Report: Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transition

Pablo Hevia-Koch

Head of Renewable Integration and Secure Electricity Unit

International Energy Agency (IEA)

Q&A with the Audience

10:40 11:10

Morning Break & Networking

11:10 12:00

GRIDS CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS

System Stability in an Island Grid System – Hawaii

The case study presentation will depict system stability issues from an island grid system perspective and the challenges faced by lacking an energy imbalance market and still keeping grid stable and operational.

Lorraine H. Akiba

President/CEO, LHA Ventures; Former Commissioner, PUC

Hawaii, USA

The Way Forward for Reliable Operation of the Power System with High Variable Renewables Penetration in the Indian Grid

The speaker will highlight how the National Grid Company of India meets the challenge of growing electricity demand coupled with boasting non-fossil generation capacity ensuring the reliability of the power grid and ensuring the availability of adequate resources.

Rajiv Kumar Porwal

Director of System Operation

Grid India

Q&A with the Audience

12:00 12:50

REGULATORY PANEL DISCUSSION

Grid Stability and Market Operations – The Role of the Regulator

This session aims to analyze the role that regulatory frameworks play in ensuring grid stability. Panelists will consider how regulations need to adapt to support the integration of renewable energies, demand response mechanisms, and new technologies.

Speakers will provide insights into successful regulatory strategies, the balance between innovation and consumer protection, and the future of energy regulation, in different contexts, and countries.

Moderator

Jelena Diliene

Member of the Board

National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC)
Panelists

Lorraine H. Akiba

President/CEO, LHA Ventures; Former Commissioner, PUC

Hawaii, USA

Kocou Laurent Rodrigue Tossou

Chairman

ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)

David Morton

ICER Chair; Former Chair & CEO

BCUC Canada

Representative of Authority for Public Services Regulation

Oman

Q&A with the Audience

12:50 14:00

Lunch Break & Networking

14:00 16:50

Session III : MOBILISING GREEN FINANCE

Session III involve key stakeholders of the energy and finance sectors responsible for and experienced in scaling up green finance. Speakers will present the process of facilitating successful projects on national and on regional levels.

The discussions will attempt to showcase new business models and innovative financing mechanisms corresponding with the fact that private investment is a critical element of the energy transition.

14:00 14:05

WELCOME

Moderator

Andrijana Nelkova-Chuchuk

ERRA Presidium Member; Commissioner

ERC, North Macedonia

14:05 14:45

GREEN FINANCING KEYNOTE

Green Transmission: Context and Rationale

This stage-setting presentation will offer a holistic overview how finance can accelerate and facilitate decarbonization and the innovation necessary to just energy transition. 

Balaji MK

Specialist Leader

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Lessons Learnt from Regulatory Support of Renewables

This presentation will discuss the lessons to be learned from regulatory support which was offered to promote renewable energy in the EU in the last 20 years and, in particular, by feed-in tariffs from solar panels. The speaker will emphasise the lessons to be learned from the successful claims brought against countries for the unwinding of feed-in tariffs for the success of any future regulatory support for renewables and other technologies.

Ana Stanic

Energy Lawyer, Founder

E&A Law Limited, UK

Q&A with the Audience

14:45 15:30

GREEN FINANCING CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS

Green Financing by Commercial and Donor Banks

The session will highlight successful examples for green financing projects in emerging countries.

Panittra Vejjajiva

Head of Financial Institutions and ESG Solutions

United Overseas Bank

Obboon Vongsuriya

SVP Multi-Corporate Business Department

KASIKORNBANK PCL.

Q&A with the Audience

15:30 16:00

Afternoon Break & Networking

16:00 16:50

GREEN FINANCING PANEL DISCUSSION

This panel will consider the elements that contribute to the success of green financing initiatives. Discussion points will include the evaluation of risk, the mobilization of capital, and the creation of financial products that support sustainable energy projects. Panelists are expected to share examples of successful green financing models, the role of public and private sectors, the role of donors, and strategies to overcome financial barriers to green investments. 

The session will include insights from donor banks, commercial banks, project developers, and regulators which operate in various conditions. The panelists are expected to provide key insights based on their experience and lessons learned.

Moderator

Andrijana Nelkova-Chuchuk

ERRA Presidium Member; Commissioner

ERC, North Macedonia
Speakers

Pariphan Uawithya

Managing Director, Country Delivery, Asia

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)

Shinya Nishimura

Senior Energy Specialist

the World Bank Group

Kevin Toohers

Regional Manager for Southeast Asia and the Pacific

U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

Q&A with the Audience

16:50 16:50

End of Day Two

09:30 12:00

Session IV : FACILITATING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENERGY TRANSITION

The final Session will have a two-fold character. On the one hand, the program will elaborate what are the instruments that regulators can employ to facilitate or accelerate the utilization of new technologies and innovation in the sector to support decarbonization. The presentations will highlight both regulatory experimentation via sandboxing as well as innovative mechanisms within the standard regulatory toolbox. On the other hand, the session will offer a range of case study examples where innovation is being put in practice – presentations will show how companies that spearhead energy transition implement pilots and how do they cooperate with regulators while doing so.

09:30 09:35

WELCOME

Moderator

Alda Ozola

ERRA Presidium Member; Chair

PUC, Latvia

09:35 10:40

INNOVATION CASE STUDIES

Lessons From Great Britain on Regulating for the Energy Transition

The presentation will describe the key mechanisms introduced in the most recent electricity price reviews in Great Britain to manage the uncertainties around the energy transition and discuss their application in the ASEAN context, given the differences in resource endowments and regulatory arrangements.

William Derbyshire

Director

Economic Consulting Associates (ECA)

Regulatory Approach for Evaluating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – India

The speaker will take stock of the regulatory changes needed to enable battery energy storage systems to meet their role efficiently and effectively.

Anish Mandal

Partner

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, India

Energy Transition and Green Technologies – Experiences of SOCAR Türkiye

Elshan Asadov

Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors

SOCAR Türkiye

Q&A with the Audience

10:40 11:10

Morning Break & Networking

11:10 12:00

REGULATORY PANEL DISCUSSION

Regulatory Sandboxing

The speed of innovation poses multiple challenges on regulators keeping pace with technology and most importantly understanding its implications on markets. The debate will address how regulators can create and maintain a level playing field for innovators and what is the degree of experimenting for regulatory framework to be less stringent in certain circumstances. Speakers will discuss the need for flexible regulatory frameworks that can adapt to technological advancements, support pilot projects, and encourage collaboration between startups, incumbents, and regulators.

Moderator

Alda Ozola

ERRA Presidium Member; Chair

PUC, Latvia
Panelists

Monalisa C. Dimalanta

Chairperson & CEO

ERC Philippines

Renatas Pocius

Chairman

National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC)

Dr. Dante Recalde

VP Solutions - APAC

Energy Exemplar

Commissioner Buntoon

Energy Regulatory Commission

Thailand (invited)

Q&A with the Audience

12:00 12:15

CONCLUDING REMARKS

12:15

End of Energy Regulators Forum 2024

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Thursday 16 May 2024

Friday 17 May 2024

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Thursday 16 May 2024

Friday 17 May 2024

10:00 13:00

Joint Opening Ceremony

13:00 13:40

ENERGY REGULATORS FORUM OPENING CEREMONY

13:00 13:20

Opening Remarks

13:20 13:40

Keynote Address

13:40 16:20

Session I : SAFEGUARDING ENERGY TRANSITION GOALS

13:40 13:45

WELCOME

13:45 14:30

ENERGY KEYNOTE

14:30 15:20

REGULATORS’ PANEL DISCUSSION

15:20 15:50

Afternoon Break & Networking

15:50 16:20

ENERGY KEYNOTE

16:20 16:20

End of Day One

09:30 12:50

Session II : IMPACT OF CLEAN ENERGY SOURCES ON THE GRIDS AND SYSTEM STABILITY

09:30 09:35

WELCOME

09:35 10:00

GRIDS AND SYSTEM STABILITY KEYNOTE

10:00 10:40

BARRIERS TO INVESTMENTS KEYNOTE

10:40 11:10

Morning Break & Networking

11:10 12:00

GRIDS CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS

12:00 12:50

REGULATORY PANEL DISCUSSION

12:50 14:00

Lunch Break & Networking

14:00 16:50

Session III : MOBILISING GREEN FINANCE

14:00 14:05

WELCOME

14:05 14:45

GREEN FINANCING KEYNOTE

14:45 15:30

GREEN FINANCING CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS

15:30 16:00

Afternoon Break & Networking

16:00 16:50

GREEN FINANCING PANEL DISCUSSION

16:50 16:50

End of Day Two

09:30 12:00

Session IV : FACILITATING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENERGY TRANSITION

09:30 09:35

WELCOME

09:35 10:40

INNOVATION CASE STUDIES

10:40 11:10

Morning Break & Networking

11:10 12:00

REGULATORY PANEL DISCUSSION

12:00 12:15

CONCLUDING REMARKS

12:15

End of Energy Regulators Forum 2024

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Thursday 16 May 2024

Friday 17 May 2024

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