On 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.
Dr. Tran Hong Nam reported on accomplishments of the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline Program (TAGP Program) under the ASEAN Action Plan on Energy (APAEC) in Phase 1 (2016-2020) and proposed Work Plan for 2021 in line with the annual priority under the ASEAN Action Plan on Energy (APAEC) Phase 2 (2021-2025) which was endorsed by the 38th ASEAN Energy Ministers Meeting (AMEM) in November 2020.
With a view to pursuing the development of a common gas market for ASEAN, in 2021 ASCOPE plans to develop the gas advocacy communication plans to raise awareness and understanding of natural gas benefits. Given the Covid-19 situation, ASCOPE members will consider appropriate communication platforms for engagement with various authorities/ministerial/ governmental and relevant key stakeholders to facilitate understanding of the full value spectrum of the gas value chain.
The Meeting highly appreciates ASCOPE’s work plan for TAGP Program in 2021 under APAEC Phase 2 and looks forwards to ASCOPE’s continued promotion of natural gas and LNG, contributing to the transition towards cleaner energy supply and usage.
Photo: ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge reported at the 38th AMEM
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ASCOPE organised the 5th Mid-Year Task Force Meeting on 30th June 2021The 5th ASCOPE Mid-Year Task Force Meeting held on 30th June 2021 via online platform was chaired by ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge Dr. Tran Hong Nam with more than sixty (60) participants from all ASCOPE members in ASEAN countries. -
ASCOPE presented at the 39th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on EnergyOn 14th June 2021, ASCOPE Secretary-In-Charge Dr. Tran Hong Nam on behalf of ten (10) ASCOPE members participated at the 39th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy chaired by the Ministry of Energy, Brunei Darussalam via online platform. -
ASCOPE participated in the 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy MeetingFrom 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. -
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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Newsletter 2019_PRCBaa -
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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Asian stock markets mostly lower as oil extends fallSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday as the price of oil extended losses following a 6-percent plunge that was sparked by data showing a manufacturing slowdown in the world's two largest economies. -
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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! -
PETROLEUM EXPLORATION READY TO ROLLThailand is likely to start its 21st round of petroleum exploration this year, expecting to grant licences to upstream petroleum investors by next month, says the Mineral Fuels Department.
