49 th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22 nd -26 th, 2015 Report on APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC) 1

49th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22nd -26th, 2015

Report on APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC)

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Zhu LiPresident

49th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22nd -26th, 2015 2

Contents

Part 1. Introduction of APSEC

Part 2. Development Plan & Work Plan

Part 3. Briefly on the Programs and Activities


Part 1. Introduction of APSEC

1. Background & Significance2. Nature 3. Vision & Missions4. Objectives & Work Scope5. Organizational Structure6. Logo & Website7. Work Rules8. Partnerships

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Establishment: at the 11th Energy Ministerial Meeting (11th EMM) on

2 Sep 2014 during APEC China 2014

1. Background & Significance

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“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

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“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

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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.


3. Vision & MissionsVision 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.


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.


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 APEC-funded 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.


5. Organizational Structure


• APAPSEC


APSEC Expert Advisory Committee


Steering Committee


Research Divisions


6.1 Logo

• EN version http://www.apsec.org.cn/apsecen/

• CN version http://www.apsec.org.cn

6.2 Website

http://www.apsec.org.cn/apsecen/

http://www.apsec.org.cn/

http://www.apsec.org.cn/


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.


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 work-plan, and later the project outcomes shall be reported.


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.


Part 2. Development Plan & Work Plan

1. The First FIVE Years Development Plan

2. Year 2015 Work Plan

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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.



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.



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.



• Two research programs:• Clean Coal Technology Transfer• Sustainable City Development

• Two activities: • APSEC Strategic Partnership Program• APEC Intelligence Network on Sustainable Energy



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.


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.



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.



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.



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";



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.


Part 3. Briefly on research programs & activities

• Two research programs:Clean Coal Technology TransferSustainable City Development

• Two activities: APSEC Strategic Partnership ProgramAPEC Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy

49th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22nd -26th, 201549th APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. June 22nd -26th, 2015

Clean Coal Technology Transfer Program-Energy & Environmental Security in APEC

Zhenhua LiAPEC Sustainable Energy CenterTianjin University, Tianjin, China

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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).)

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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.

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The Aspects of CCT

Coal processing technology

Coal conversion technology

Objectives

Efficient clean coal combustion technology

Pollution control and waste management

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5 Years Work Plan

Stage Time Work Plan

1 2015-2016Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies in APEC Region

2 2016-2017Transfer and Dissemination of Efficient Utilization of Coal Based Syngas in APEC Region

3 2017-2018Transfer and Dissemination of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC)

4 2018-2019Transfer and Dissemination of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

5 2019-2020Set-up One or Two Demonstration Projects Based on Practical Projects

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Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies

Shengping Wang

Tianjin University, ChinaAPEC Sustainable Energy Center


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

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

Develop and provide recommendations on promoting technology transfer and dissemination of CCTs

Develop and provide recommendations on promoting technology transfer and dissemination of CCTs

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

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

Platform & databasePlatform & database CCTs transfer CCTs transfer Enhancing commonunderstanding

Enhancing commonunderstanding

Relevance to APEC —Objectives


Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies


Project Impact —Outputs

Outputs

A CCTs database

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A website about CCTs

A CCTs workshop

Final re

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Outputs

Outcomes

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

Project Impact —Outcomes


Government officials and regulators

Public

Project developers

and investor

Scientists, researchers

, and experts

Future generations

DirectDirect IndirectIndirect

Manufacturers of coal-based industry

facilities

Benefit through reduced emissions

Benefit from increased sustainability

Gain the access to the up-to-date database to make better policies

Get great opportunities to communicate with outstanding researchers

Get the latest technology, financing and commercial information

grasp the developing direction of the building construction industry trends

Project Impact —Beneficiaries


The 49th APEC Energy Working Group Meeting (EWG) and Associated Meetings,Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, June 22nd – 26th, 2015

Report on Cooperative Network of Sustainable Cities

Chen Li, Program assistant of CNSC in APSEC


Background:① Meet the trend of urbanization in APEC region② 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


1. Background and significance


1. Background and significanceSignificance:① Promotion on urbanization process② Realization of the effective replication and output on

sustainable cities development③ 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 development⑤ Promotion on practical projects cooperation among APEC cities


4. Future work plan

① Five years plan

Year2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Milestones:

Aims:Programofficially launching

Preparatorymeeting

Indicator system

approved byAPEC

CNSC Establishment,

Expert group and projects database

formed

Projects Selection for single

Awards G/P/S

Promote pilot projects

Progress reports on

G/P/S awards

Manage G/P/S projects

Reward the first APEC

sustainable city

Improve sustainability

Timelines:


4. Future work plan

② Key work in 2015

A. Officially launching the programB. Investigation on possible training for this programC. Implementation of APEC self-funded projects


Asia Pacific Knowledge Network

on Sustainable Energy


• 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.

Our Objectives


Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Sustainable

Energy

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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 2015


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.


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.


Thanks for your attention!

“Joining Hands Toward Sustainable Energy Development in the Asia-Pacific Region.”

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