3 Pillars for Long-Overdue Energy Reforms in Central Asia
It’s time for Central Asian power utilities to develop a new corporate strategy based on three areas of action.
Are Pacific Power Utilities Ready for the Impact of COVID-19?
In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis.
Can the Pacific Become the World’s First Fossil-Fuel-Free Zone?
With key reforms, Pacific states could move toward cleaner, more affordable sources of energy that eventually eliminate fossil fuels completely.
Debunking 3 Myths on Energy SOE Reform in Central Asia, South Caucasus
SOE reforms in the energy sector should be time-bound, and focus on accountability and performance.
For Sale—Cheap: Farms, Buildings, Cinemas, Kindergartens and More
State-owned enterprises, including power utilities, in many countries have collected a menagerie of assets unrelated to their core business. And they are selling cheap.
For State-Owned Power Utility Companies in the Pacific, It’s Time to Cut the Cord
State-owned power companies in the Pacific are increasingly becoming a fiscal risk in part due to their outdated management practices. Reforms are needed to allow them to prosper and perform into the future.
Power Purchase Agreements: Creating Trusting Relationships in the Pacific
Power purchase agreements are crucial for financing electricity infrastructure in the Pacific. Developing them with greater transparency will help make the power supply more reliable and affordable.
Uzbekistan – From Vertically Integrated Electricity Utility to Energy Hub of Central Asia
Uzbekistan wants to reform its power utility to change the way it trades energy with its four neighbors.
What Surfing Taught Me About Reforming State-Owned Enterprises
Reforming state-owned enterprises can be an extraordinarily complex activity but it is underpinned by a single clear goal.