This aim of this Report is to discuss options for ASEAN to advance existing arrangements for electricity interconnection and trade, and to present a road map and series of recommendations to support the achievement of that goal. Promoting electricity trading across ASEAN borders was established as a goal following the Sixth ASEAN Summit (Hanoi, December 1998) at which the Leaders resolved "to develop and strengthen the ASEAN regional infrastructure by developing networks of electricity grids, gas and water pipelines". The Hanoi Plan of Action called for the institutionalisation of the policy framework and implementation modalities for the early realisation of the trans-ASEAN energy networks covering the ASEAN Power Grid and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline Projects.