APEC energy security and sustainable development through efficiency and diversity - economic issues in technology R & D, adoption and transfer

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) has an important role to play in strengthening regional economic cooperation and in addressing the regional energy security and sustainable energy development issues that have become more prominent in recent years. Key objectives in this report are to present an overview of the challenges facing APEC economies in meeting the region's growing energy requirements, with a focus on the energy requirements of the APEC stationary energy sector, and to assess the role that cleaner fuels and energy technologies can play in achieving a more secure and sustainable energy sector in the APEC region. The report also examines barriers to investment and policy options that encourage the development and deployment of energy technologies that can enhance energy security and environmental sustainability in the APEC region. Appendix D deals with coal fired power generation technologies. The report was prepared in anticipation of the eighth meeting of the APEC Energy Ministers Meeting. To support energy policy formulation by energy ministers, relevant background information is provided on clean and energy efficient technologies, alternative and renewable fuels, and environmentally sustainable energy technologies. 59 refs., 24 figs., 19 tabs., 5 apps.