The ascent of the boom of data centers has led to a growing demand for energy, which could influence the ASEAN energy plan. Nuclear power and data centers are two factors that could be considered in the upcoming ASEAN energy plan, according to information provided by the ASEAN Energy Center. Razib Dawood, director of the ASEAN Energy Center, emphasized that 'nuclear energy could be considered as an important element in the ASEAN energy plan'.

Furthermore, the ASEAN Energy Center noted that 'the growth of the data center boom has led to a great demand for energy, which could influence the ASEAN energy plan'. Razib also emphasized that 'the data center boom has become a significant problem', but added that 'it was not anticipated that they would suddenly need gigawatts of energy in just a few weeks'. He also noted that 'technological advancements such as battery production, water-based energy production, and new combustible sources should be considered in the ASEAN energy plan'.

Furthermore, Razib noted that 'nuclear energy could potentially be transferred to the country as part of the ASEAN Power Grid Program (APG), as happens with nuclear energy production from France towards other European countries'. He also emphasized that 'wind energy could increase regional exports, given the completion of the Laos wind import project in 2025'. However, Razib noted that 'some skeptics might think that 'has been sufficient time for this plan'?

But he supported that 'the moment is right for the APG' based on 'an increase in global pressure for energy cooperation in Southeast Asia after the Gulf War'. The ASEAN Energy Minister approved the terms of the Framework for submarine energy lines development, which could facilitate the construction, maintenance, and transportation of submarine energy lines.