1. Agenda Item 12: Presentation by the APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Mr Koichi Murakami Economic Affairs Bureau Ministry of Foreign Affairs JAPAN

2. 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, while minimising the environmental effects of energy supply and use. Australia holds the EWG Lead Shepherd and EWG Secretariat roles. 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 Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

3. 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 of economic growth, industrialisation and urbanisation. Energy Demand in the APEC Region Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

4. EWG's Energy Security Initiative (ESI) 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 Energy Security Initiative (ESI). 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 facing the APEC region.Longer-term measures to address the broader energy security challenges facing the APEC region. 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting Makati City The Philippines 2008

5. Short-term measures include: Improving transparency of the global oil market; Improving transparency of the global oil market; Maritime security; Maritime security; A real-time emergency information sharing system; A real-time emergency information sharing system; Encouraging APEC Economies to have energy emergency mechanisms in place. Encouraging APEC Economies to have energy emergency mechanisms in place. Long-term measures 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. 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting Makati City The Philippines 2008 ESI Measures

6. 8th Meeting of APEC Energy Ministers (EMM8) At EMM8 in Darwin, Australia, May 2007, Energy Ministers noted the implications of disruptions and limitations to maritime security on economic growth. As such, Energy Ministers instructed the EWG to develop linkages with organisations responsible for maritime security to identify and to report any cross-cutting issues to EMM9. Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

7. EWG and MSSG Cooperation The EWG seeks to identify cross-cutting issues and potential areas of cooperation with the MSSG to further promote and enhance energy security in the APEC region. Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting 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 maritime security issues, including on maritime security capacity building needs; and Share and exchange information on best practices and lessons learned on maritime security issues, including on maritime security capacity building needs; and Cooperation on potential project proposals of direct relevance to both groups. Cooperation on potential project proposals of direct relevance to both groups.

8. 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. Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

9. EWG Project on LNG Public Education EWG 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/ Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

10. Conclusion Energy 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 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

11. EWG Contacts EWG Secretariat Manager: Peter.Slobodian@ret.gov.au Tel: +61-2-6213-7877 Fax: +61-2-6213-7900 Further information about the APEC EWG and the Energy Security Initiative can be accessed from www.ewg.apec.org www.ewg.apec.org Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting

12. 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. Makati City The Philippines 2008 30 th APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting