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1 2015/EWG49/008 Agenda Item: 5a APSEC President s Report Purpose: Information Submitted by: APSEC 49 th Energy Working Group Meeting Gyeongju, Korea June 2015

2 Report on APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC) Zhu Li President 1

3 Contents Part 1. Introduction of APSEC Part 2. Development Plan & Work Plan Part 3. Briefly on the Programs and Activities 2

4 Part 1. Introduction of APSEC 1. Background & Significance 2. Nature 3. Vision & Missions 4. Objectives & Work Scope 5. Organizational Structure 6. Logo & Website 7. Work Rules 8. Partnerships 3

5 1. Background & Significance Establishment: at the 11th Energy Ministerial Meeting (11 th EMM) on 2 Sep 2014 during APEC China

6 We endorse the establishment of the APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC) in China in 2014 to promote advanced ideas and models of sustainable energy development across the APEC region, and facilitate cooperation among member economies in information exchange, policy dialogue, technology R&D, demonstration and dissemination, and capacity building in the field of sustainable energy." -from Beijing Declaration, 2014 APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting 5

7 We welcome the Beijing Declaration of the 2014 APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting. We welcome the establishment of the APEC Sustainable Energy Center in China. " -from 2014 Leaders Declaration "We welcome the establishment of the APEC Sustainable Energy Center, to promote advanced ideas and models of sustainable energy development across the region." -from 2014 Leaders Declaration, Annex C-APEC Accord on Innovative Development, Economic Reform and Growth 6

8 2. Nature Under APEC mechanisms, APSEC is guided by APEC Energy Working Group (EWG). In Chinese context, APSEC accepts the guidance of its Steering Committee comprising leaders from National Energy Administration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tianjin University respectively. APSEC is affiliated to National Energy Administration, and Tianjin University is responsible for the daily operation and management of the Center. 7

9 3. Vision & Missions Vision To become an internationally renowned think-tank in the field of energy with widespread and far-reaching influence on the sustainable development of Asia Pacific and the globe. Missions 1) To promote pragmatic cooperation on sustainable energy development among APEC economies; 2) To act as National Energy Administration s think-tank on conducting strategic research and international cooperation in the field of sustainable energy development. 8

10 4.1 Objectives APSEC aims to: promote advanced ideas and models of sustainable energy development across the APEC region, and facilitate cooperation among member economies in information exchange, policy dialogue, technology R&D, demonstration and dissemination, and capacity building in the field of sustainable energy. 9

11 4.2 Work Scope To provide an information platform and regularly release publications on sustainable energy development among APEC economies; To build an Asia Pacific intelligence network and establish an APEC expert pool on sustainable energy; To conduct technical exchange, dissemination and application on sustainable energy in the APEC region; To facilitate the participation of APEC economies in APECfunded research projects, as well as joint industry projects such as Low Carbon Model Town project in China; To organize training courses to representatives from APEC economies. 10

12 5. Organizational Structure 11

13 AP APSEC 12

14 APSEC Expert Advisory Committee 13

15 Steering Committee 14

16 Research Divisions 15

17 6.1 Logo 6.2 Website EN version CN version 16

18 7. Work rules General Principles APEC shall adhere to regulations and other relevant requirements and provisions of APEC and the Ministry of Education towards Tianjin University while it carries out research and conference activities on behalf of the APEC. 17

19 Workflow 1) For its independent projects, APSEC shall first report the work-plan to EWG secretariat to obtain the consent of all APEC economies, and then invite relevant stakeholders from APEC economies to participate before undertaking the project in accordance with the previous work-pan reported to EWG, and finally submit relevant outcome report; 2) For projects jointly conducted by APSEC and within-apec cooperation mechanisms (e.g. APERC), a coordinated work-plan shall be submitted to EWG secretariat to obtain consent of all APEC economies. All relevant economies are invited to participate in the project, which is to be conducted in accordance with the previous work-pan submitted to EWG before the final report on project outcomes is released; 3) For projects jointly conducted by APSEC and entities from non-apec economies, relevant APEC rules shall be adhered to. Documentations are to be submitted to obtain consent at the level of Task Forces or Senior Officials Meeting. Then the project will be carried out according to the submitted workplan, and later the project outcomes shall be reported. 18

20 8. Partnerships All incoming APSEC projects, e.g. the APEC Low Carbon Model Town promotion activities and clean coal technology transfer etc., are open to all APEC economies. Relevant local governments, enterprises, research institutes and financial institutions are encouraged to participate in APSEC projects. Based on the specific cooperation content and models with each partner, APSEC shall seek to establish a strategic partnership network with a regular communication mechanism. Meanwhile, a core team of partners and strategic cooperation alliance shall be formed in China. For cooperation within a project lifecycle, a dedicated task force shall be assembled. 19

21 Part 2. Development Plan & Work Plan 1. The First FIVE Years Development Plan 2. Year 2015 Work Plan 20

22 1. Development Plan for the first FIVE years Planning Principles Straighten out the relationship at each level, integrate resources from all stakeholders, become familiar with the procedure and rules, and establish the regulatory framework. Making APSEC an integral part of APEC to serve energy development and international strategic cooperation. 21

23 1. Development Plan for the first FIVE years Planning Objectives Accomplish the construction and initial development of APSEC, and enter the first phase of its sustainable development; meanwhile, prepare funding for its subsequent sustainable development and lay a solid foundation for upgrading to the second phase. 22

24 1. Development Plan for the first FIVE years Planning Scope During the first five-year period, APSEC will utilize the existing APEC Low Carbon Model Town project as a basis to ensure that the Center runs properly; meanwhile, based on the Center s feature of being Technology- Oriented, the Center will launch new flagship projects relating to the present main energy issues in the Asia Pacific, enabling more APEC economies involvement; the Center should have representative projects, activities and achievements every year, which can be reflected in APEC Energy Ministers Meeting and even the Leaders Summit. 23

25 1. Development Plan for the first FIVE years Two research programs: Clean Coal Technology Transfer Sustainable City Development Two activities: APSEC Strategic Partnership Program APEC Intelligence Network on Sustainable Energy 24

26 1. Development Plan for the first FIVE years Outcomes of Planning Provide a clear positioning, concrete direction and specific work scope for the early-stage development of APSEC. On the basis of making the Center step onto the right track of daily operation as soon as possible, the Center shall establish extensive contacts and cooperation with other APEC economies, providing comprehensive service for the regional nations sustainable energy development. 25

27 2. Year 2015 work plan Goals 2015 is the first year after APSEC was formally established. It is the first step that is troublesome, hence the task is arduous. Firstly, the office should be completed as soon as possible; Secondly, the construction of the regulations, which the daily operation requires, and the definition of resources integration model should be completed as soon as possible. Moreover, the Center should really merge with APEC, which includes becoming familiar with the rules and procedures of international organizations. On this basis, the Center should also achieve several meaningful and excellent outcomes, making APSEC s voice be heard at the next Energy Ministers Meeting as well as Leaders Summit. 26

28 2. Year 2015 work plan Infrastructure Construction Complete the finalization of office location and refurnishment, the office equipment procurement, as well as administrative personnel recruitment by the end of January. Establishment of the Operation Mechanism Complete the establishment of regulations on human resources, finance, international cooperation etc., and also finish the construction of the institution nature, organization regulation, work flow, team building etc.; Complete the definition of the specific implementation plan of the projects and activities; Complete the combination of the existing resources and the development of the new resource channels, and establish the treelike integration model of the core cooperation team and the strategic partnership network. 27

29 2. Year 2015 work plan Project Development Plan APEC Low Carbon Model Towns (Promotion Activities) Upgrade the existing 26 Low Carbon Model Town (LCMT) projects, especially the 15 outstanding town planning projects to the APEC platform to share information and experience and carry out international cooperation. Promote practical cooperation among APEC economies in urbanization, make an active response to the work arrangement on urbanization by the APEC leaders in "Beijing Agenda. Clean Coal Technology Transfer Project APSEC senior experts and the central state enterprises shall apply for the first round of APEC funding projects, and seek the support and extensive participation of APEC economies. Develop the technology and market analysis, and compile the feasibility report. Seek the technology consumer and supplier, build the service team for technology transfer, and make an in-depth research. Constructing Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy Write project introduction and point out the need for assistance by other APEC economies. Obtain the support and information channel on APEC platform, contact and collect intelligence resources, and construct the website. 28

30 2. Year 2015 work plan Activity Plans Organize the first meeting of Steering Committee of APSEC; Organize the workshop on the construction and operation mechanism of APSEC; Prepare the first meeting of the high level Expert Advisory Committee of APSEC; Hold the workshop of Establishing APEC Sustainable Cities Cooperative Network"; 29

31 2. Year 2015 work plan Expected Deliverables The achievements of APSEC Articles of Association, regulations on daily operation & management etc.; Establishment and operation of APSEC Steering Committee and high-level Expert Advisory Committee; Visual identity systems of APSEC, e.g. website, logo etc.; APEC Sustainable Cities Network, APEC Low Carbon Model Town project library and Asia Pacific Intelligence Network on Sustainable Energy; Reports of outcomes on APEC LCMT China tour, project research and the seminars etc. 30

32 Part 3. Briefly on research programs & activities Two research programs: Clean Coal Technology Transfer Sustainable City Development Two activities: APSEC Strategic Partnership Program APEC Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy 31

33 Zhenhua Li APEC Sustainable Energy Center Tianjin University, Tianjin, China 32

34 Background and Significance - Clean Coal Technology (CCT) CCT is a collection of technologies being developed to mitigate the environmental impact and improve the efficiency in the process of coal development and utilization including coal mining, processing and combustion, conversion, and pollution control. CCT is a technology to make coal reaching maximum potential energy use and releasing pollutant to the atmosphere at the lowest level, to achieve the purpose of clean and efficient utilization of coal. The main work of EWG is to promote CCT development in APEC, such as Ultra-Supercritical (USC) coal-fired power generation, Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS).) 33

35 Objectives To create a platform for all APEC economies to participate in the activities of CCTs, and to build a CCTs database providing a technology category list and priority technical review. To develop and provide recommendations on promoting technology transfer and dissemination of CCTs. To make all partners clear about the significance and prospects of CCTs and to enhance common understanding among APEC economies on development of CCTs. To build one or two pilot projects based on practical projects, and through the real application to join the cooperation among economies in APEC region. 34

36 Objectives The Aspects of CCT Coal processing technology Coal conversion technology Efficient clean coal combustion technology Pollution control and waste management 35

37 5 Years Work Plan Stage Time Work Plan Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies in APEC Region Transfer and Dissemination of Efficient Utilization of Coal Based Syngas in APEC Region Transfer and Dissemination of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Transfer and Dissemination of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Set-up One or Two Demonstration Projects Based on Practical Projects 36

38 Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies Shengping Wang Tianjin University, China APEC Sustainable Energy Center

39 Relevance to APEC Objectives Platform & database CCTs transfer Enhancing common understanding Create a platform for all APEC economies to participate in the activities of CCTs Build a CCTs database providing a technology category list and priority technical review Develop and provide recommendations on promoting technology transfer and dissemination of CCTs To make all partners clear about the significance and prospects of CCTs To enhance common understanding among APEC economies on development of Low Carbon Technology

40 Project Impact Outputs Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies Outputs A website about CCTs 49th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22nd -26th, 2015

41 Project Impact Outcomes Outcomes Outputs Objectives Meet abundant and reliable supplies of energy Spur technological change, productivity growth and higher standards of living A CCTs database A list of key beneficiaries A website about CCTs A CCTs workshop Final report Keep abreast of international developments Provide the direction for industries Affect government s policy Build a platform for communications Help formulate a technology strategy 49th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22nd -26th, 2015

42 Project Impact Beneficiaries Get great opportunities to communicate with outstanding researchers Gain the access to the up-to-date database to make better policies Scientists, researchers, and experts Government officials and regulators Benefit through reduced emissions Public Direct Indirect Get the latest technology, financing and commercial information Project developers and investor Manufacturers of coal-based industry facilities Future generations grasp the developing direction of the building construction industry trends Benefit from increased sustainability

43 The 49 th APEC Energy Working Group Meeting (EWG) and Associated Meetings, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, June 22 nd 26 th, 2015 Report on Cooperative Network of Sustainable Cities Chen Li, Program assistant of CNSC in APSEC

44 1. Background and significance Background: 1 Meet the trend of urbanization in APEC region 2 Respond to Beijing Declaration We support APEC partnership initiatives on urbanization and undertake to establish a cooperative network of sustainable cities in APEC economies. 3 The establishment of APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC), aiming at carrying out new programs

45 1. Background and significance Significance: 1 Promotion on urbanization process 2 Realization of the effective replication and output on sustainable cities development 3 Establishment of cooperative and information sharing platform, integration of the outcomes, technologies, experience, investment patterns, strategies, operation and management 4 Comprehensive solutions on sustainable cities development 5 Promotion on practical projects cooperation among APEC cities

46 4. Future work plan 1 Five years plan Milestones: Preparatory meeting Indicator system approved by APEC Projects Selection for single Awards G/P/S Progress reports on G/P/S awards Reward the first APEC sustainable city Timelines: Year Aims: Program officially launching CNSC Establishment, Expert group and projects database formed Promote pilot projects Manage G/P/S projects Improve sustainability

47 4. Future work plan 2 Key work in 2015 A. Officially launching the program B. Investigation on possible training for this program C. Implementation of APEC self-funded projects

48 Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy

49 Our Objectives To build a network that facilitates the flow of knowledge and communication between APEC economies for the purpose of sharing information, experiences and expertise on sustainable energy sectors and their relevant technologies. To facilitate APEC activities and projects related to sustainable energy and to ease the distribution and applications of sustainable energy technologies through these projects and activities. To promote education on sustainable energy in the APEC region through training workshops and other capacity building activities that can advance a common understanding of sustainable energy sectors and technologies.

50 Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy

51 APEC Talents for APSEC Cause: Recruiting APSEC Visiting Researchers through China s Overseas Talent Introduction Programs Presenter: Dr. Xu Zhao (PhD Uni. W. Aus.) Assistant to APSEC President 23 Jun th APEC Energy Working Group Group (EWG) (EWG) and Associated Meeting. Meetings, Gyeongju, Gyeongju, Republic Republic of Korea. of Korea, June June 22 nd nd th -26, 2015 th, 2015.

52 Totally Five Overseas Talent Introduction Programs: 1. Long Term 1000 Talent Program 2. Short Term 1000 Talent Program 3. Youth 1000 Talent Program 4. Recruitment Program of Foreign Experts (RPFE) NB Programs 1-4 are sub-programs of Chinese Government s Recruitment Program of Global Experts (1000 Talent Plan). 5. Tianjin 1000 Talent Program NB Program 5 is Tianjin City Government s Global Brain-Gain Initiative. 6. TJU Outstanding Talent Program NB Program 6 is Tianjin University (TJU) s International Recruitment Initiative. 49 th APEC Energy Working Group Group (EWG) (EWG) and Associated Meeting. Meetings, Gyeongju, Gyeongju, Republic Republic of Korea. of Korea, June June 22 nd nd th -26, 2015 th, 2015.

53 APSEC seeks researchers in the following areas: Low Carbon Buildings & Sustainable City Development Clean Coal Technologies Distributed Energy Systems & Smart Grid NB Other fields in Sustainable Energy are not excluded. You are more than welcome to propose other areas of interest to APEC economies. 49 th APEC Energy Working Group Group (EWG) (EWG) and Associated Meeting. Meetings, Gyeongju, Gyeongju, Republic Republic of Korea. of Korea, June June 22 nd nd th -26, 2015 th, 2015.

54 Thanks for your attention! Joining Hands Toward Sustainable Energy Development in the Asia-Pacific Region. 53

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