Technical Notes of Conceptual Regional RECFramework for BIMP-EAGA Countries© ACE 2025Unless otherwise stated, this publication and material featured herein are the property ofthe ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), subject to copyright by ACE. Material in this publicationmay be freely used, shared, copied, reproduced, printed, and/or stored, provided thatall such material is clearly attributed to ACE. Material contained in this publicationattributed to third parties may be subject to third-party copyright and separate terms ofuse and restrictions, including restrictions in relation to any commercial use.Published by:ASEAN Centre for EnergySoemantri Brodjonegoro II Building, 6th fl.Directorate General of ElectricityJl. HR. Rasuna Said Block X-2, Kav. 07-08Jakarta 12950, IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 527 9332 | Fax: (62-21) 527 9350E-mail: secretariat@aseanenergy.orgwww.aseanenergy.orgDisclaimerThis publication and the material featured herein are provided “as is”.All reasonable precautions have been taken by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) toverify the reliability of the material featured in this publication. Neither ACE nor any ofits officials, consultants, data or other third-party content providers or licensors providesany warranty, including as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particularpurpose or use of such material, or regarding the non-infringement of third-party rights,and they accept no responsibility or liability with regard to the use of this publicationand the materials featured therein. The ASEAN Member States (AMS), or the individualsand institutions that contributed to this report are not responsible for any opinions orjudgements the report contains.The information contained herein does not necessarily represent the views, opinions,or judgements of the AMS or of the individuals and institutions that contributed to thisreport, nor is it an endorsement of any project, product, or service provider. The desig-nations employed and the presentation of material herein do not imply the expressionof any opinion on the part of ACE concerning the legal status of any region, country,territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers orboundaries.REPORT CITATIONACE (2025). Technical Notes of Conceptual Regional REC Framework for BIMP-EAGACountries. ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). Jakarta. Available for download fromhttp://aseanenergy.org/.For further information about this publication, please contact ACE atsre@aseanenergy.org. Technical Notes of Conceptual Regional REC Framework for BIMP-EAGA CountriesAbout UsAbout ACEEstablished in 1999, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation within theASEAN structure that independently represents the interests of the 10 ASEAN countries in the energysector. The Centre accelerates the integration of energy strategies within ASEAN by providing relevantinformation and expertise to ensure the necessary energy policies and programmes are in harmony witheconomic growth and the region’s environmental sustainability. It is guided by a Governing Councilcomposed of Senior Officials on Energy leaders from each ASEAN Member State and a representativefrom the ASEAN Secretariat. Hosted by Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), theACE’s office is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.About BIMP-EAGABIMP-EAGA, or Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area, is a sub-regional economic cooperation initiative established in 1994 to accelerate socio-economic progress inless-developed and geographically remote areas within Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and thePhilippines. This initiative aims to narrow developmental gaps within the region by focusing on specificareas: the entire sultanate of Brunei Darussalam; the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan, Sulawesi,Maluku, and Papua; the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the federal territory of Labuan; andMindanao and the province of Palawan in the Philippines. BIMP-EAGA is strategically designed to boosttrade, tourism, and investments through various means, including facilitating the movement of people,goods, and services across borders, optimising the use of shared infrastructure and natural resources, andleveraging the economic strengths of each member area.About the BIMP-Korea Cooperation FundThe BIMP-Korea Cooperation Fund (BKCF) was established in 2021, by the Republic of Korea as acooperation framework with the BIMP-EAGA. The primary purpose of the BKCF is to promote inclusiveand balanced economic growth within the BIMP-EAGA subregion. This initiative is designed to supportprojects that not only foster economic development, but also ensure that the benefits are distributedbroadly across different areas and among various stakeholders. Furthermore, BKCF aims to contribute tothe broader ASEAN Connectivity agenda, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, institutional frameworks,and interpersonal connections withi