
Workshop on APEC Coal Supply Security,Tokyo, Japan, 20 March 2015
Energy security and the impacts of energy shortages to the economy are crucial topics for the APEC region.
The coal production faces a lot of uncertainty in supply sources and quantity, including, reserve, developing cost, quality, transportation cost, transportation infrastructure capacity, etc. in the midst of strong requirement for stable and cheap supply of coal. The new development of coal mining has strong challenges in increase in cost, environmental regulations, lack in infrastructure, etc.
Therefore, in considering coal as one of the alternative, diversified and stable energy sources in future in APEC region from security perspective, a rigorous and deep analysis on factors such as supply potential, economic competitiveness and supply risks must be pursued.
Main purpose of the Workshop
- Discuss the APEC region’s energy challenges particularly in coal
- Analyse coal supply barriers and risks to the continued development of the coal industry and energy security in the APEC region
- Additionally, the result of this workshop will be used for analysis for the upcoming “APEC Energy Demand and Supply Outlook 6th Edition” (Coal Supply Chapter).
We have uploaded the presentation slides of each expert who provided their permission.
The presentations of Ms. Elvira Torres Gelindon and Mr. Dmitry Sokolov, both APERC research staff were based on tentative opinions and ongoing research analysis. In order to avoid misunderstandings of our website viewers, these presentation slides will be omitted.
Opening Session
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Opening Remarks |
Mr. Takato Ojimi,
the President of APERC |
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Welcome Remarks |
Mr. Katsuhisa Shimakura,
Director for Coal Policy, Coal Division, METI, Japan |
Session 1: IEEJ’s and APERC’s Presentations on Coal
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Coal Policy and Supply/Demand in Japan |
Mr. Koji Morita,
Board Member, Director, Fossil Fuels & Electric Power Industry Unit, the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ) |
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Overview of the Upcoming APEC Energy Demand and Supply Outlook 6th Edition |
Ms. Elvira Torres Gelindon,
Senior Researcher of APERC |
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The Role of Coal in Energy Balance of APEC Economies for the Period up to 2040 (Coal Chapter of the Upcoming APEC Energy Demand and Supply Outlook 6th Edition) |
Mr. Dmitry Sokolov,
Researcher of APERC |
Session 2: Experts’ Presentations on Coal Supply Security
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Coal Supply and Exports in Australia |
Ms. Kate Penney,
Economist, Resources Program, Resources and Energy Economics Branch, Economics and Analytical Services Division, the Department of Industry and Science, Australia |
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Possible Coal Supply Risk Factors That Influence Asia-Pacific Markets:
A Canadian Perspective |
Mr. Francois Nguyen,
Principal, Global Energy Strategic Intelligence, Canada (Former Director, International Energy Policy Branch, Alberta
Energy, Government of
Alberta, Canada) |
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China’s Coal Supply and Future Development |
Dr. Du Bing,
Staff, Coal Department of the National Energy Administration,
China |
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Coal Policy in Indonesia |
Mr. Sukhyar,
Director General, Directorate
General of Mineral and
Coal, Ministry of Energy
and Mineral Resources,
Indonesia |
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Status and Prospects of Russian Coal Export to the Asia-Pacific Region |
Prof Alexander Kovalchuk,
Director General, Coal
Research Marketing
Institute, Moscow, Russia |
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Coal Issues in the U.S. |
Dr. Ian Lange,
Assistant Professor, Division of
Economic and Business, Colorado School of Mines, US |
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Vietnam Coal Potential and Development Orientation |
Dr. Nguyen Binh,
Office Manager, Vietnam Science and Technology Association, Viet Nam |
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Mongolian Coal Sector, Trends 2015 |
Mr. Davaasuren Bayarsaikhan,
Director, AMC LLC, Mongolia |
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Wrap-up: Coal Supply Risk Factors That Influence Coal market of APEC |
Mr. Dmitry Sokolov,
Researcher of APERC |