India is considering trading power with Southeast Asian countries through Myanmar and Thailand, five sources briefed on the matter say, as New Delhi looks to use its growing renewables capacity to boost regional diplomatic engagement. The grid linkages, which an industry official said could take at least four years to complete, follow India’s effort to begin trading power with Middle Eastern countries such as the United Arab Emirates. The sources, who include four power ministry officials, declined to be identified as the previously unreported plan has not been made public. India’s federal power ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has been trying to promote closer political and economic ties with its neighbours, pushing back against China’s growing regional influence.India already exports some power to Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan along with very small amounts to Myanmar that would be stepped up massively under the new plan. (ICE BANGKOK)

Fonte notizia: Bangkok Post