ASEAN government and utility officials took part in a study visit to France, Brussels and the United Kingdom from 21 to 25 September 2026, according to a UK Mission to ASEAN report published on 13 October 2026. The programme covered experience in planning, developing and operating cross-border electricity interconnections in support of the ASEAN Power Grid.

Organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy, France through Agence Française de Développement, and the United Kingdom, in partnership with the European Union, the visit brought together delegates from ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, the centre and the APG Consultative Committee. Participants visited Nexans high-voltage facilities in Calais and the IFA2 converter station in Hampshire, and discussed governance, regulation, project development, cross-border coordination and financing.

UK Ambassador to ASEAN Helen Fazey said the visit showed that regional connectivity requires partnerships and cooperation across governments, regulators, utilities and industry. ASEAN Centre for Energy Executive Director Dato Razib Dawood described the APG as central to ASEAN cooperation on renewable resources and energy security.