{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E309: Crossing the Line: The Untold Story Behind a Cross-Border Power Project","description":"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\u2013financed West Kalimantan\u2013Sarawak transmission line \u2014 a project that took seven years, dozens of stakeholders, and relentless persistence to bring to life. This is not a technical discussion. It\u2019s 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 \u2014 far beyond what you see in headlines. In the second part, I distill key lessons from the journey: Why you must start before you\u2019re ready Why people \u2014 not technology \u2014 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\u2019s energy transition \u2014 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 \u2014 this episode is for you. Connect with Sohail Hasnie:  Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs  ","author_name":"Energypreneurs","author_url":"http:\/\/energypreneurs.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199957775"}