Wednesday, 25 February 2004

Opening Session

Welcoming Remarks
Mr. Masaharu Fujitomi, President, APERC
Introduction of APERC's studies for 2004 and onwards
Dr. Yonghun Jung, Vice President, APERC

Session1: Implications of Energy Trends in China

Implications of Energy Trends in China
Prof. Yanjia Wang, APERC
2020 Economic Outlook for China
Mr. Youcai Liang, State Information Center, China
China's 'Three Shortages'
Mr. Scott Roberts, Director, Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA)
Shenhua Coal Liquefaction Project and its Role in Oil Security in China
Dr. Yuzhuo Zhang, Shenhua Group Corp., China

Session2: New and Renewable Energy in the APEC Region

NRE for Power Generation in the APEC Region - Preliminary Findings
Mr. Jaya Singam Rajoo and Mr. Martin Bonou, APERC
Policy Options to Accelerate New and Renewable Energy Utilisation in the APEC Region
Dr. Cary Bloyd, Argonne National Laboratory, U.S.A.
Renewable and Distributed Energy: Progress and Remaining Challenges
Dr. Marilyn Brown, Director, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S.A.
Renewable Energy in China: Status and Prospects
Ms Jean Ku, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S.A.

Thursday, 26 February 2004

Session3: Market for Power Interconnections in the APEC Region

Power Grids in APEC
Mr. Jeffrey Skeer, APERC
"Russia-Northeast Asia Countries" Power System Interconnection: Studies, Organizational Issues and Potential Electricity Links
Dr. Sergey Podkovalnikov, Energy Systems Institute, Russia
Expanding China's Power Grid to Reduce Costs and Improve Reliability
Mr. Qinyong Zhou, State Grid Corporation of China, China
Findings of the ASEAN Interconnection Master Plan Study (AIMS)
Mr. Prutichai Chonglertvanichkul, Director, System Planning Division, Electricity Generating Authority, Thailand
Environmental Implications of Electricity Transmission
Dr. Cary Bloyd, Argonne National Laboratory, U.S.A.

Session 4: Nuclear Power Generation in the APEC Region

Nuclear Policy and Futures in APEC
Mr. Juan Ramon Mota, APERC
Overview of Global Development of Advanced Nuclear Power Plants
Mr. John Cleveland, Head, Water-Cooled Reactors Unit, Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The Role of Nuclear Power in Stabilising Co2 Concentrations
Ms Annelene Decaux, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), U.S.A.

Closing Session

Recent EWG activities and the key Issues
Mr. Michael Whitfield, APEC EWG
Round table discussion on policy issues in the APEC region
Wrap-Up
Dr. Yonghun Jung, Vice President, APERC
Chair's Concluding Remark
Mr. Masaharu Fujitomi, President, APERC