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

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

3. Part 1. Introduction of APSEC
Background & Significance
Nature
Vision & Missions
Objectives & Work Scope
Organizational Structure
Logo & Website
Work Rules
Partnerships

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

5. “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

6. “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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 5. Organizational Structure

12. APSEC AP

13. APSEC Expert Advisory Committee

14. Steering Committee

15. Research Divisions

16. 6.1 Logo
6.2 Website
EN version
CN version

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

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

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Project Development Plan
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.

29. 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";

30. 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.

31. 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

32. Clean Coal Technology Transfer Program -Energy & Environmental Security in APEC
Zhenhua Li
APEC Sustainable Energy Center
Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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33. 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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34. 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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35. The Aspects of CCT Objectives Coal processing technology
Coal conversion technology
Efficient clean coal combustion technology
Pollution control and waste management
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36. 5 Years Work Plan Stage Time Work Plan 1 2015-2016
Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies in APEC Region 2
Transfer and Dissemination of Efficient Utilization of Coal Based Syngas in APEC Region 3
Transfer and Dissemination of Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) 4
Transfer and Dissemination of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) 5
Set-up One or Two Demonstration Projects Based on Practical Projects
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37. Tianjin University, China APEC Sustainable Energy Center
Roadmap to Promote Transfer and Dissemination of Clean Coal Technologies
Shengping Wang
Tianjin University, China
APEC Sustainable Energy Center
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38. 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
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39. Project Impact —Outputs
A CCTs database
A list of key beneficiaries
A website about CCTs
A CCTs workshop
Final report
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40. Project Impact —Outcomes
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
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41. Project Impact —Beneficiaries
Gain the access to the up-to-date
database to make better policies
Benefit through reduced emissions
Get great opportunities to communicate with outstanding researchers
Government officials and regulators
Scientists, researchers, and experts
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
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42. Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, June 22nd – 26th, 2015
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Report on Cooperative Network of Sustainable Cities
Chen Li, Program assistant of CNSC in APSEC
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43. 1. Background and significance
Meet the trend of urbanization in APEC region
Respond to Beijing Declaration “We support APEC partnership initiatives on urbanization and undertake to establish a cooperative network of sustainable cities in APEC economies.”
The establishment of APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC), aiming at carrying out new programs
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44. 1. Background and significance
Promotion on urbanization process
Realization of the effective replication and output on sustainable cities development
Establishment of cooperative and information sharing platform, integration of the outcomes, technologies, experience, investment patterns, strategies, operation and management
Comprehensive solutions on sustainable cities development
Promotion on practical projects cooperation among APEC cities
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45. 4. Future work plan Five years plan Milestones: Timelines: 2015 2016
Indicator
system
approved by
APEC
Projects
Selection
for single
Awards G/P/S
Reward the first APEC sustainable city
Progress reports on G/P/S awards
Preparatory
meeting
Milestones:
Timelines:
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Year
Program
officially
launching
CNSC Establishment,
Expert group and projects database formed
Promote pilot projects
Manage G/P/S projects
Improve sustainability
Aims:
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46. 4. Future work plan Key work in 2015 Officially launching the program
Investigation on possible training for this program
Implementation of APEC self-funded projects
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47. Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy
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48. 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.
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49. Asia Pacific Knowledge Network on Sustainable Energy
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50. 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
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51. 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.
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52. 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.
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53. Thanks for your attention!
“Joining Hands Toward Sustainable Energy Development in the Asia-Pacific Region.”