E309: Crossing the Line: The Untold Story Behind a Cross-Border Power Project
Release Date: 03/22/2026
E319: Energy Security - A Kilometre of Anxiety
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E318: Energy, Trade & the Future of Logistics
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In this episode, our guest is Penny Estrada, Chief Growth Officer in a global freight forwarding business. She shares how constant disruptions, rising fuel costs, and supply chain bottlenecks are reshaping logistics. Penny highlights the hidden operational strain behind these challenges, the shift toward sustainability and electrification, and the growing need for risk-aware decision-making. She also explores nearshoring, the Philippines’ reliance on imports, and opportunities for building more resilient, locally driven economies. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E317: Facing Climate Change: A Survivor-to-Entrepreneur Story
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In this episode, our guest is Jasteanne “Jazzy” Benito, a survivor of Typhoon Haiyan who shares her firsthand experience of one of the most devastating storms in history. She reflects on how living through the disaster at just 16 shaped her views on climate change, resilience, and personal responsibility. From losing her home and rebuilding her life to becoming a successful entrepreneur in real estate, Jazzy’s journey is a powerful story of transformation. She also shares her message to young people—to create, not just consume—and to take an active role in shaping a better future....
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E316: Mobilizing Private Capital: ADB’s Playbook for Green Growth in ASEAN
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In this episode, our guest is Pratish Halady, Regional Head for Private Sector Development (Southeast Asia) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He shares how ADB is bringing together green finance and private sector investment to accelerate the region’s energy transition. We dive into real-world examples—from EV charging infrastructure and geothermal development to blended finance and policy reform—showing how markets are created and scaled. The conversation also explores energy security, electrification, and the role of regional initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid in building a more...
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E315: Grid and Off-Grid Renewable Energy in the Philippines
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E314: Rethinking E-Mobility for Cities
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In this episode, our guest is David Beeton, CEO of Urban Foresight and a pioneer in electric mobility. He shares insights on the evolution of electric vehicles, the shift toward autonomous transport, and how cities can build smarter, more sustainable mobility systems. We explore key drivers of EV adoption—cost, convenience, and culture—alongside emerging trends like mobility-as-a-service, AI integration, and new financing models for infrastructure. David also highlights the critical role of policy, business models, and urban design in shaping the future of transportation. This episode is a...
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E313: Scaling Wind: Bigger Turbines, Smarter Grids
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E312: Unlocking Climate Finance for EV Adoption
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In this episode, our guest is Guillaume Rémy, who explains how carbon credits can accelerate electric mobility adoption and unlock new revenue streams. We explore Article 6 carbon markets, EV monetization strategies, and how climate finance can support scalable, low-carbon transport solutions in emerging markets. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
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E311: Australia’s Move from Gas to Electricity
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E310: Energy Crisis as a Policy Opportunity
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In this episode, our host Sohail Hasnie delivers a powerful monologue on how today’s energy crisis can be turned into a policy opportunity. Drawing on his experience across Asia, he outlines ten urgent actions—from smart fuel rationing and efficient mobility to rapid solar deployment and transport electrification. Sohail highlights the risks of heavy dependence on imported oil and makes the case for bold, immediate policy decisions to accelerate electrification, renewable energy adoption, and long-term energy security. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:
info_outlineWhat does it really take to deliver a cross-border energy project?
In this episode of Energypreneurs, I share the untold story behind the Asian Development Bank–financed West Kalimantan–Sarawak transmission line — a project that took seven years, dozens of stakeholders, and relentless persistence to bring to life.
This is not a technical discussion. It’s a human story.
From early skepticism and missing documentation to pricing negotiations, stakeholder alignment, and on-the-ground challenges in Borneo, this episode reveals what actually happens behind large infrastructure projects — far beyond what you see in headlines.
In the second part, I distill key lessons from the journey:
Why you must start before you’re ready
Why people — not technology — determine success
How pricing unlocks progress
The importance of champions and alignment
Why public sector financing is critical for cross-border projects
Finally, I connect these lessons to today’s energy transition — where regional grids, renewable energy, and cross-border collaboration are more important than ever.
If you are working on infrastructure, energy, or large-scale projects — this episode is for you.
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