Terms of Reference

Preface

The Terms of Reference of this Sub-fora is established in accordance with agreed APEC rules and principles.

The Expert Group on Energy Data and Analysis (EGEDA) is responsible for providing policy relevant energy information to APEC bodies and the wider community, through collecting energy data of the APEC region, managing the operation of the APEC energy database through its secretariat, implementing energy statistics training courses, and maintaining close cooperation with the Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre (APERC) on its activities. The EGEDA reports to the EWG and endorsement decisions of the EGEDA will be subject to the EWG’s approval.

1. Background

The Expert Group on Energy Data and Analysis (EGEDA) is one of the expert groups that deliver and implement the work program of APEC’s Energy Working Group (EWG). It was established in March 1991 during the second meeting of the EWG in Jakarta, Indonesia.

2. OBJECTIVE

High-quality energy data/statistics are fundamental to understanding energy demand and supply in the APEC region for the formulation of effective energy policies that provide secure, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy and contribute to economic growth and well-being.

The EGEDA is responsible for providing policy-relevant energy information to APEC bodies and the wider community to seek to advance APEC’s goals as outlined in APEC’s other guiding documents – the Putrajaya Vision 2040, the Aotearoa Plan of Action and APEC Leaders and Ministerial Statements., by collecting energy data for the APEC region, managing the operation of the APEC energy database through its secretariat, implementing energy statistics training courses, and maintaining close cooperation with the Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre (APERC) on its activities. The EGEDA reports to the EWG and any new agreements/decisions of the EGEDA will be subject to the EWG’s approval.

3. PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION

The EGEDA responds to the directives of the APEC Energy Ministers and EWG and ensures that its projects adhere to APEC priorities. The EWG provides the EGEDA with specific policy guidance for its current and future activities.

The activities of the EGEDA are based on the principles of mutual respect and equality, mutual benefit and assistance, constructive and genuine partnership, and consensus building.

EGEDA activities aim to support EWG in promoting secure, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy supplies and contributing to economic growth and well-being in the APEC region.

4. STRUCTURE OF THE EGEDA

All 21 APEC economies are EGEDA Members. A Chair and a Vice-Chair are elected from EGEDA members. The EGEDA meeting is chaired by the Chair (or the Vice-Chair in the event that the Chair cannot continue with his/her duties) with the assistance of a Co-Chair from the host economy. The Chair/Vice-Chair positions are open for election every two years. The Chair/Vice-Chair should not serve for more than three consecutive two-year terms.

The Energy Statistics and Training Office (ESTO) of the APERC is the secretariat for EGEDA. In addition to serving as the secretariat of the EGEDA, ESTO also collects data from the 21 APEC member economies, processes the data, maintains the energy database and publishes the APEC Energy Statistics annually.

5. SCOPE OF EGEDA ACTIVITY

The EGEDA ensures the availability of high-quality energy data/statistics in the APEC region through:

• Improving the quality, availability and accessibility of energy data.
• Training energy statisticians from APEC member economies.
• Maintaining an online APEC energy database.

EGEDA collects the following data from member economies:

1. Annual energy supply and consumption of coal and coal products, oil and oil products, natural gas, electricity and heat and new and renewable energy;
2. Quarterly energy supply of coal, oil and oil products, natural gas and electricity;
3. Monthly oil and gas supply and demand;
4. Annual CO2 emissions from energy combustion;
5. Annual energy prices; and
6. Annual energy efficiency indicators

In addition, the EGEDA:

• Develops, manages, and reviews an up-to-date and consistent APEC energy database, principally covering energy demand and supply data to improve the availability and consistency of energy data.
• Continues to develop and maintain an APEC energy data collection and dissemination network.
• Participates in international energy cooperation/collaboration activities on energy statistics with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI) and other international energy organisations.
• Implements energy statistics training courses for APEC member economies.
• Tracks the APEC aspirational goals of reducing energy intensity by 45% in 2035 from 2005 levels and doubling the 2010 share of renewable energy in the APEC energy mix, including power generation, by 2030 as well as other similar measurable goals that may be set by the Energy Ministers and the EWG.
• Reports to and advises the APEC EWG on its activities.

6. PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

The expert group’s current priorities are continuing to collect and process energy statistics from the 21 APEC member economies and maintain a transparent, open APEC energy database. To achieve these priorities, energy statistics training courses will be implemented to ensure that energy statisticians in APEC member economies are well-trained in energy data collection, processing, validation and dissemination.

7. COOPERATION/CONSULTATION WITH OTHER APEC FORA AND REGIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

The EGEDA will cooperate with other APEC fora such as - but not limited to - the Expert Group on Clean Fossil Energy (EGCFE), Expert Group on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EGEEC), the Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies (EGNRET); and relevant regional and international organizations such as - but not limited to - the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI) to ensure that its work is relevant and promotes mutual benefits.

8. MEETING ARRANGEMENTS

The EGEDA meets once a year (preferably in the first half of the year), hosted by a volunteer member economy. The host economy will put its best efforts to hold the meetings. Meetings are attended by EGEDA members, representatives of EGCFE, EGEEC, EGNRET and APERC and Observers and Guests. In line with the APEC protocol, decisions are adopted through consensus and implementation is voluntary.

The quorum for EGEDA meetings constitutes attendees from 11 economies. Decisions on meeting discussion items can be made if a quorum is present, and a consensus is reached. If the quorum is not present, the meeting may proceed, but decisions must be submitted to the full membership for consideration Should EGEDA fail to meet quorum for two consecutive meetings, the failure shall be referred to Senior Officials for a decision on whether the EGEDA should continue to exist.

9. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The EGEDA secretariat reports to the EGEDA members on all its activities. The EGEDA Chair reports to the EWG at minimum, annually. The results of EGEDA projects and activities are also broadly disseminated through the EGEDA website, which also contains the APEC energy database.

10. ADHERENCE TO APEC GUIDELINES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All APEC branded products, actions, project proposals and events must be endorsed in advance by EWG. The EGEDA will operate in full compliance with APEC rules, and established practices, including APEC Guidelines on Managing Cooperation with non-members, APEC Sponsorship Guidelines where appropriate, the APEC Branding Manual, and APEC Logo Guidelines.

All publications and other outputs of EGEDA must be made available in English for public use.

The EGEDA cannot establish new study centers, websites, platforms, substructures or other institutions without the approval from the EWG and Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE).

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11. TERM AND REVIEW

The EGEDA assumes the same term as its parent body, the EWG and has a term of four years starting from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029. Prior to the expiration of this and any subsequent term, the mandate of EGEDA and its ToR shall be reviewed (by the EWG and SCE) and a recommendation on renewal put to Senior Officials for approval. The EGEDA must be explicitly renewed by Senior Officials in order to continue prior to the expiration of this Terms of Reference.

The EGEDA will conduct a voluntary review of its mandate and operations if necessary or required by EGEDA members. The EGEDA will be independently assessed according to the requirements of the EWG and SCE.