Abstract

The development of robust energy infrastructure is a key enabler of the energy transition. The volatility of renewable energy generation, combined with the uneven regional distribution of generation potential, drives the construction of transnational infrastructure, as evidenced by recent developments in both the EU and ASEAN. This paper analyses how regional governance steers the deployment of transnational energy infrastructure and applies a comparative approach to examine two distinct models, namely the EU's highly legalised top-down regulatory framework and ASEAN's cooperative ...