agenda item 12: presentation by the apec energy working group (ewg) mr koichi murakami economic...

Agenda Item 12: Agenda Item 12: Presentation by the Presentation by the APEC Energy Working GroupAPEC Energy Working Group (EWG) (EWG)

Mr Koichi MurakamiMr Koichi MurakamiEconomic Affairs BureauEconomic Affairs BureauMinistry of Foreign AffairsMinistry of Foreign AffairsJAPANJAPAN

Established in 1990, the objective of the EWG is to maximise the energy Established in 1990, the objective of the EWG is to maximise the energy sector's contribution to the economic and social well-being of the region, sector's contribution to the economic and social well-being of the region, while minimising the environmental effects of energy supply and use. while minimising the environmental effects of energy supply and use.

Australia holds the EWG Lead Shepherd and EWG Secretariat roles.Australia holds the EWG Lead Shepherd and EWG Secretariat roles.

The EWG is assisted by four Expert Groups on:The EWG is assisted by four Expert Groups on:•Clean Fossil Energy; Clean Fossil Energy; •Energy Efficiency & Conservation;Energy Efficiency & Conservation;•Energy Data & Analysis;Energy Data & Analysis;•New & Renewable Energy Technologies, and aNew & Renewable Energy Technologies, and a•Task Force on Biofuels.Task Force on Biofuels.

EWG Background

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30th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

The APEC region accounts for approximately 59% of world energy demand in The APEC region accounts for approximately 59% of world energy demand in 2004 and is a net energy importer. Energy demand is growing due to high levels 2004 and is a net energy importer. Energy demand is growing due to high levels of economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation.of economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation.

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EWG's Energy Security Initiative (ESI)

In light of the growing demand for energy, promoting regional energy security is In light of the growing demand for energy, promoting regional energy security is a major component of the EWG's policy work, primarily through the EWG's a major component of the EWG's policy work, primarily through the EWG's Energy Security Initiative (ESI).Energy Security Initiative (ESI).

The ESI comprises:The ESI comprises:

•Short-term measures to respond to temporary energy supply disruptions; Short-term measures to respond to temporary energy supply disruptions;

•Longer-term measures to address the broader energy security challenges Longer-term measures to address the broader energy security challenges facing the APEC region.facing the APEC region.



Short-term measuresShort-term measures include: include:

• Improving transparency of the global oil market;Improving transparency of the global oil market;• Maritime securityMaritime security;;• A real-time emergency information sharing system; A real-time emergency information sharing system; • Encouraging APEC Economies to have energy emergency Encouraging APEC Economies to have energy emergency mechanisms in place. mechanisms in place.

Long-term measuresLong-term measures include: include:

• Facilitating energy trade and investment; Facilitating energy trade and investment; • Technology cooperation, energy efficiency, clean fossil energy;Technology cooperation, energy efficiency, clean fossil energy;• Renewable energy, and hydrogen and fuel cells.Renewable energy, and hydrogen and fuel cells.



ESI Measures

8th Meeting of APEC Energy Ministers (EMM8)

At EMM8 in Darwin, Australia, May 2007, Energy Ministers At EMM8 in Darwin, Australia, May 2007, Energy Ministers noted the implications of disruptions and limitations to noted the implications of disruptions and limitations to maritime securitymaritime security on economic growth. on economic growth.

As such, Energy Ministers instructed the EWG to develop As such, Energy Ministers instructed the EWG to develop linkages with organisations responsible for linkages with organisations responsible for maritime maritime securitysecurity to identify and to report any cross-cutting issues to to identify and to report any cross-cutting issues to EMM9.EMM9.



EWG and MSSG Cooperation

The EWG seeks to identify cross-cutting issues and potential areas of The EWG seeks to identify cross-cutting issues and potential areas of cooperation with the MSSG to further promote and enhance energy security in cooperation with the MSSG to further promote and enhance energy security in the APEC region.the APEC region.



Possible courses of action include:Possible courses of action include:

• Attending each others meetings as appropriate;Attending each others meetings as appropriate;

• Share and exchange information on best practices and lessons learned on Share and exchange information on best practices and lessons learned on maritime security issues, including on maritime security capacity building needs; maritime security issues, including on maritime security capacity building needs; andand

• Cooperation on potential project proposals of direct relevance to both groups.Cooperation on potential project proposals of direct relevance to both groups.

LNG Facilities and Public Concerns

By way of example, public information and education are important to the success of LNG projects and to the growth of LNG trade and energy security in the APEC region.

Public concern about the safety of LNG ships, terminals and storage facilities has surfaced on numerous occasions.

These concerns are legitimate and require an adequate response in the form of public information and education campaigns as they provide a valuable input to those involved in future new LNG projects.

The views of the MSSG would be most welcome in addressing such issues.



EWG Project on LNG Public EducationEWG Project - LNG Public Education, Communication and Information Sharing Campaign

This project was undertaken in response to public concerns about the safety aspects of LNG infrastructure facilities.

The EWG could potentially benefit from MSSG advice and information sharing activities in this area.

http://apecenergy.tier.org.tw/LNGPECIS/



ConclusionEnergy security is vital to the ongoing prosperity and economic growth of the APEC region.

APEC Energy Ministers directed the EWG to develop linkages with organisations responsible for maritime security to promote energy security in our region.

Cooperative activities between the MSSG and the EWG have the potential to enhance and promote regional energy security through sharing and information exchange on best practices and lessons learned on maritime security issues and capacity building needs.Makati City The Philippines 2008


EWG Contacts

EWG Secretariat Manager:[email protected]: +61-2-6213-7877Fax: +61-2-6213-7900

Further information about the APEC EWG and the Energy Security Initiative can be accessed from www.ewg.apec.org



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http://www.ewg.apec.org/

Thank you

Thank you for you’re the opportunity to attend your meeting today.

We look forward to hearing of the outcomes of your consideration on cooperation between our two groups.



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