Energy transition
Energy is both a driver of immense economic growth and increasing environmental damage. We harness our expertise in power systems, resource economics, stakeholder engagement and integrated environmental assessments to support governments, communities and the private sector to advance understanding and delivery of the system change required for the energy transition.
Energy transition policy & planning reform
We are regional leaders in science-to-policy processes that enable inclusive, evidence-based reform to the policy and planning environment. Our capacities in system modelling, impact assessment and political economy analysis allow us to work closely with ASEAN member countries to develop strategies, reform regulations and plan for decarbonisation.
Multi-stakeholder platforms & intergovernmental dialogues
System change, like the energy transition, requires effective dialogue between diverse stakeholders at various levels. As a trusted advisor, we work with government stakeholders to help them prepare for major intergovernmental processes, including COP and ASEAN Meeting of Energy Ministers (AMEM), and facilitate major regional dialogues (Mekong – Australia Energy Dialogues) and inter-sectoral national processes. We help partners identify outcomes, map stakeholders and design deliberative processes that target mindset shifts and practical policy reform.
Water-energy – climate nexus
The push towards sustainable development has created a growing interdependence on both resource utilisation and policy domains that govern their management. We use nexus approaches to understand the connections between energy, water and environment resource utilisation, and work with governments to undertake reform management.
Industry leadership
Our industry leaders are known for their deep expertise and knowledge in their field. They bring a thorough understanding of industry trends, technologies and best practices.
Loan Luong
Loan is AMPERES' Energy Transition Program Manager at the Alluvium Mekong team. Loan has 13 years of experience in development projects and working on both sides of climate actions. She has managed climate resilience initiatives and urban resilience with local governments; and coordinating with Vietnam's climate adaptation business communities. <br><br>On mitigation side, Loan facilitated several initiatives for The Asia Foundation, including high-level panel discussions on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) with the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF). <br><br>At AMPERES-part of Alluvium, she managed the Future of Electricity Vietnam (FE-V) and advocates for community renewable energy models. She also worked in Ethiopia for a project to support the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum under a grant from the Global Affairs of Canada. From July to Dec 2024, Loan also was an active member of the Thematic Committee (TC) for Just Coal Transition Platform chaired by the World Bank and ETP.
Tarek Ketelsen
Tarek Ketelsen is an environmental systems engineer with 20 years of experience across 17 countries. He began his career in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), flood studies, and engineering design in the mining sector of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. In 2008, Tarek moved to Vietnam, where he focused on integrated environmental assessments, energy transition, climate resilience, eco-hydrology, hydrological modelling, river basin planning, and policy formulation.<br><br>Tarek has led or contributed to 60 international development projects, including a Strategic Environmental Assessment for Mekong hydropower and designing a water resources program for Myanmar showcased in Australia's 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper. From 2022-2025, he led Australia’s flagship energy cooperation program with Vietnam, supporting its rapid energy transition. He has worked on policy and planning projects for governments in Laos, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Cambodia, and Myanmar.<br><br>In 2015, Tarek founded AMPERES, specializing in energy transition and environmental resilience. In 2025, AMPERES joined the Alluvium Group, where Tarek now serves as Director and Technical Lead for the Mekong region.
Kha Nguyen
Kha Nguyen is the Energy Transition Coordinator based in HCMC office, bringing a well-rounded academic background in International Relations and proven expertise in project coordination and relationship management to her role in advancing energy transition initiatives. <br><br>Prior to joining AMPERES – Alluvium, Kha supported organising and executing high-level events and policy dialogues on energy transition, working with organizations such as GIZ Vietnam, AHK Vietnam, and Forbes Vietnam. At AMPERES, she is behind producing a monthly digital newsletter focused on Vietnam's energy transition and fostering the implementation of key energy projects, including the Future of Electricity-Vietnam (FE-V) initiative.
Projects in Energy Transition
Aalga Goolil – Indigenous owned power station for Djarindjin and Lombadina communities
Pathways to Sustainable and Just Transformation of the Mekong Region’s Electricity sector
The Political Economy of the Energy-E-Mobility Nexus in Vietnam
Future of Electricity – Vietnam
