endorsed the theme of the new ASEAN Plan of
Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025
as “Enhancing Energy Connectivity and Market
Integration in ASEAN to Achieve Energy Security,
Accessibility, Affordability and Sustainability for
All”. The theme also reflects the central elements
of connectivity and energy security captured
in the Nay Pyi Taw Declaration on the ASEAN
Community’s Post 2015 Vision adopted by the
ASEAN Leaders at the 25th ASEAN Summit in Nay
Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on November 12, 2014.
The key initiatives under the APAEC include
embarking on multilateral electricity trading
to accelerate the realisation of the ASEAN
Power Grid (APG), enhancing gas connectivity
by expanding the focus of the Trans-ASEAN Gas
Pipeline (TAGP) to include Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG) regasification terminals as well as
promoting clean coal technologies. It also includes
strategies to achieve higher aspirational targets
to improve energy efficiency and increase the
uptake of renewable energy (RE) sources, in
addition to building capabilities on nuclear energy.
Plans to broaden and deepen collaboration with
ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners (DPs), International
Organisations (IOs), academic institutions and the
business sector will be stepped up to benefit from
their expertise and enhance capacity building in
the region.
The APAEC 2016-2025 will be implemented in
two phases. Phase I will cover the period 20162020.
The key strategies of the seven Programme
Areas of the APAEC 2016-2025 Phase I are:
1. ASEAN Power Grid (APG)
2. Trans ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP)
3. Coal & Clean Coal Technology
To initiate multilateral electricity trade in at least one sub-region
by 2018.
To enhance connectivity for energy security and accessibility via
pipelines and regasification terminals.
To enhance the image of coal through promotion of clean coal
technologies (CCT).
4. Energy Efficiency & Conservation
To reduce energy intensity1 by 20% in 2020 based on 2005 levels.
5. Renewable Energy
Aspirational target to increase the component of renewable
energy2 to 23% by 2025 in the ASEAN Energy Mix 3.
To better profile the energy sector internationally.
To build capabilities in policy, technology and regulatory aspects
of nuclear energy.
6. Regional Energy Policy and Planning
7. Civilian Nuclear Energy
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Energy Intensity is calculated as TPES per GDP PPP at constant 2005 US$.
All sources of renewables, including hydro power of all sizes, but excluding traditional biomass.
Energy Mix is based on TPES.
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