ASEAN Centre for Energy

Name

ASEAN Centre for Energy

Legal name

ASEAN Centre for Energy

Website

https://aseanenergy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intergovernmental Energy Cooperation

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Permitting, Siting & Environmental Impact (EIA/NEPA) Advisory (EUAMANAB)

Keywords

• Regional energy cooperation
• Energy policy coordination
• Clean energy transition
• Energy capacity building
• Cross-border power trade

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions and Grants: ACE operates as an intergovernmental organization funded through contributions from ASEAN member states and grants from development partners, international organizations, and bilateral cooperation programs.
2. Project-Based Funding: Implementation of donor-funded projects and programs with funding from multilateral development banks, climate funds, and bilateral development cooperation agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) coordinates regional energy cooperation across ASEAN member states through the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) framework and its seven Programme Areas (ASEAN Power Grid, Oil & Gas Connectivity, Clean Coal Transformation, Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Renewable Energy, Regional Energy Policy & Planning, and Civilian Nuclear Energy). It operates regional energy data platforms (AEDS, MAESTRO Dashboard), produces analytical publications such as the ASEAN Energy Outlook, and runs capacity building, accelerator (ASEAN Sparks), and clean tech programmes.

Product overview

ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) operates as an intergovernmental organization serving as a catalyst for ASEAN energy cooperation. Rather than a commercial product company, ACE provides a comprehensive suite of coordinated programmes, data platforms, and publications organized under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) framework. The core offering consists of seven Programme Areas covering ASEAN Power Grid (APG), Oil & Gas Connectivity Security and Sustainability (OGCSS), Clean Coal Transformation (CCTR), Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C), Renewable Energy (RE), Regional Energy Policy and Planning (REPP), and Civilian Nuclear Energy (CNE). Supporting these programme areas are data platforms including the ASEAN Energy Database System (AEDS), MAESTRO Dashboard for methane tracking, and the Regional Product Registration System Database Platform. ACE also produces key publications such as the ASEAN Energy Outlook series, ASEAN Methane Insights, and various policy roadmaps including the ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap and ASEAN Low-Carbon Energy Technologies Roadmap (ALERT). The organization drives innovation through initiatives like ASEAN Sparks (climate technology accelerator) and ASEAN Cooling Project, while maintaining knowledge resources through its Knowledge Hub and various stakeholder engagement forums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) The region's strategic blueprint for achieving a secure, sustainable, and integrated energy future, providing the framework for collaboration among ASEAN Member States to strengthen energy connectivity, enhance resilience, and promote clean and affordable energy.
• ASEAN Power Grid (APG) Regional power grid initiative driving ASEAN's energy cooperation, promoting multilateral power trade to enhance regional energy security, resiliency, and connectivity.
• ASEAN Energy Database System (AEDS) Comprehensive ASEAN energy database system providing reliable energy data repository and comprehensive energy statistics for informed decision-making across all ASEAN member states.
• MAESTRO Dashboard Methane Abatement Towards Sustainable Petroleum Industry Dashboard providing methane emissions tracking and analytics for ASEAN's oil and gas sector.
• Regional Product Registration System Database Platform Regional platform to drive the adoption of energy-efficient appliances through standardized product registration across ASEAN member states.
• ASEAN Sparks Accelerator programme empowering climate technology startups for scalable growth, showcasing startups advancing renewable energy and climate tech across Southeast Asia.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations ESCAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE and United Nations ESCAP signed an MoU to advance ASEAN energy cooperation, focusing on regional energy policy coordination, sustainable energy development, and cross-border energy infrastructure planning.
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE and UNEP jointly launched the Passive Cooling Roadmap to protect communities and cities from rising heat risks in ASEAN, addressing urban cooling challenges and extreme heat protection.
• ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE and ASCOPE, with World Bank Group support, developed the Methane Management Roadmap for Oil and Gas in ASEAN, addressing methane emissions reduction in the regional oil and gas sector.
• Electricité du Cambodge (EDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE, EDC, and Electricité du Laos signed a Joint Study Framework to advance the Cambodia-Lao PDR power interconnection, supporting cross-border electricity trade under the ASEAN Power Grid.
• Electricité du Laos (EDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Study Framework with EDC and ACE to advance Cambodia-Lao PDR power interconnection, facilitating regional power trade and energy security cooperation.
• Sampoerna UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE and Sampoerna University formed a strategic partnership to amplify youth voices in ASEAN energy transition, focusing on youth engagement and capacity building in sustainable energy.
• Tetra Tech International DevelopmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTetra Tech serves as implementing partner for the ASEAN-Australia Energy Cooperation Program, recruiting program management and consulting services for regional energy cooperation activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental energy policy coordination body providing data, analysis, and policy advice to member countries. Most directly comparable to ACE in mandate and structure, though at OECD/global rather than ASEAN regional scope.
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental organization facilitating cooperation on renewable energy adoption, knowledge sharing, and policy advice across member states. Closely comparable in mandate around renewable energy transition and capacity building.
• Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM): High-level intergovernmental forum of energy ministers advancing clean energy policies and technology deployment. Comparable in convening energy ministries and driving multilateral clean energy initiatives.
• Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Working Group: Regional coordination body addressing energy cooperation across Asia-Pacific economies. Comparable to ACE as a regional energy cooperation platform, though with broader APEC geography and economic focus.
• African Union - Africa Energy Commission (AFREC): Continental energy coordination body for the African Union promoting regional energy cooperation, policy harmonization, and capacity building. Closely comparable structural peer to ACE at a regional intergovernmental level.
• Energy Charter Conference: Intergovernmental organization promoting cross-border energy cooperation, trade, and investment. Comparable to ACE in facilitating multilateral energy infrastructure frameworks and policy dialogue.

Broad incumbents

• European Commission DG Energy: Regional-level energy policy body within the European Commission driving EU energy policy, including the integrated European energy market. Comparable to ACE as a regional coordinator advancing cross-border energy integration.
• World Energy Council: Global energy think tank and member network convening governments, industry, and academia on energy transition. Comparable to ACE in think-tank and knowledge-hub role, though operating at global rather than regional scope.

Emerging players

• Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC): International industry association advancing wind energy deployment through policy advocacy and market intelligence. Comparable to ACE's renewable energy programme area, though as a narrower sectoral body.

Regional players

• Pacific Community (SPC) Energy Programme: Regional intergovernmental organization supporting Pacific Island countries on energy access and transition. Comparable to ACE in serving as a regional energy coordination body, though for a different geography (Pacific Islands vs. ASEAN).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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