Electricity demand to outpace supply in Southeast Asia, publisher says.

Oct. 4--Southeast Asian countries will face a growing challenge of adding electricity capacity to keep up with soaring demand as economic growth continues, according to Junior Isles, publisher and editorial director for the Pennwell Corp.

The huge scale of new investment required was unlikely to be met solely by regional governments, he said.

"The main challenge for Southeast Asian countries moving forward is how to add capacity fast enough to meet demand," Mr Isles said.

"Many will need private sector participation to fund power sector expansion plans and therefore it is key that the sector is structured in such a way as to promote investment." …