From 17-20 November 2020, Secretary-In-Charge Dr. Tran Hong Nam has represented ASCOPE at the 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and Associated Meetings (38th AMEM) via online platform hosted by Viet Nam. With the theme “Energy transition towards sustainable development”, it is expected that ASEAN member states would closely cooperate together to build up a sustainable energy sector in ASEAN.
At the 38th AMEM, Dr. Tran Hong Nam reported to ASEAN Ministers on Energy accomplishments of the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline Program (TAGP) under the ASEAN Action Plan on Energy (APAEC) in Phase 1 (2016-2020); proposed Outcome Based Strategies with Action Plans for APAEC in Phase 2 (2021-2025) with a view to pursuing the development of a common gas market for ASEAN. In addition, ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge reported on the results of the Study on LNG Bunkering completed in 2019 by ASCOPE.
The Meeting highly appreciated ASCOPE’s incorporation of the recommendations of the Gas Advocacy White Paper into the strategies of the APAEC Phase 2 and welcomed results of the Study on LNG Bunkering, including the recommendations for ASEAN to facilitate LNG Bunkering in the region. The findings and recommendations of the LNG Bunkering study will offer options to strengthen the value chain, promote trading, create cleaner energy supply and usage.
(Photo: ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge reported at the 38th AMEM)
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ASCOPE participated in the Special Senior Officials Meeting on EnergyOn 21st January 2021, ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge Dr. Tran Hong Nam on behalf of ten (10) national oil and gas companies/entities responsible for oil and gas in each of the ASEAN Member State (ASCOPE members) paticipated at the Special Senior Officials Meeting on Energy “Special SOME” via online platform hosted by Vietnam. -
ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2020
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ASCOPE participated at SOME+3 EPGG Fora from 28-30 September 2020The SOME +3 EPGG Fora were held on 28-30 September 2020 via online platform, hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) of Cambodia and attended by ASEAN Senior Officials on Energy (SOE) Leaders, SOME + 3 Leaders from China, Japan and Korea, ASEAN Secretariat, ASCOPE, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). -
The 4th ASCOPE Mid-Year Task Force Meeting Held on 13th August 2020The 4th ASCOPE Mid-Year Task Force Meeting was held virtually for the first time on the 13th August 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic situation. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Tran Hong Nam, ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge and attended by ASCOPE Country Coordinators, Task Forces Chairpersons and Members. -
Oil Capacity Building Program on Energy Security 2020 towards enhancing energy security in ASEAN regionDuring 17-20 February, 2020, ASCOPE’s Secretary- In- Charge Dr. Tran Hong Nam and his predecessor Mr. Nopporn Chuchinda participated in the Oil Capacity Building Program on Energy Security 2020 co-organized by Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in association with Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (MEITI). -
The 45th ASCOPE Council Meeting
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44th ASCOPE Council Meeting and Associated MeetingsDuring August 2018, the 44th ASCOPE Council Meeting and associated meetings were held in Thailand.
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THE 43rd ASCOPE Council Meeting and relating Taskforce Meetings.The 43rd ASCOPE Council Meeting, and relating Taskforce Meetings were held during 22-23 August 2017 in Singapore. -
THE 42nd ASCOPE COUNCIL MEETING AND THE 82nd ASCOPE NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON MEETINGTwo of the ASCOPE’s major events, The 42nd ASCOPE Council Meeting, and the 82nd ASCOPE National Committee Meeting were held during 6-9 September 2016 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. -
ASCOPE Major Event: The 27th ASCOPE Joint Committees and The 81st ASCOPE National Committee Chairpersons MeetingASCOPE Major Event: The 27th ASCOPE Joint Committees and The 81st ASCOPE National Committee Chairpersons Meeting -
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Obama $10-Per-Barrel Oil Tax Lands With Thud in CongressPresident Barack Obama will propose a $10 per barrel tax on oil in his fiscal 2017 budget plan, an idea that received a chilly reception in the Republican-controlled Congress that oversees spending. -
ASCOPE NewslettersHappyNewYear 2016 to all ASCOPE family members! -
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