1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What does it really take to deliver a cross-border energy project? In this episode of Energypreneurs, I share the untold story behind the Asian Development Bank–financed West Kalimantan–Sarawak transmission line — a project that took seven years, dozens of stakeholders, and relentless persistence to bring to life. This is not a technical discussion. It’s a human story. From early skepticism and missing documentation to pricing negotiations, stakeholder alignment, and on-the-ground challenges in Borneo, this episode reveals what actually happens behind large infrastructure projects — far beyond what you see in headlines. In the second part, I distill key lessons from the journey: Why you must start before you’re ready Why people — not technology — determine success How pricing unlocks progress The importance of champions and alignment Why public sector financing is critical for cross-border projects Finally, I connect these lessons to today’s energy transition — where regional grids, renewable energy, and cross-border collaboration are more important than ever. If you are working on infrastructure, energy, or large-scale projects — this episode is for you. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Energypreneurs http://energypreneurs.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40572995/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199957775