Jakarta hosts ASEAN workshop on energy projects

An ASEAN workshop on energy projects was held in Jakarta to provide an opportunity to exchange views to further advance cooperation on several key energy areas. Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Pushpanathan Sundram highlighted that regional actions on cleaner and sustainable energy were necessary for the continued growth and development of the ASEAN economies. ASEAN key energy areas include energy saving potential, biodiesel standardization, biomass sustainability and clean coal technology. ASEAN’s primary energy requirement is projected to triple between 2005 and 2030. (March 5, 2010)