The meeting will be Chaired by Australia's Minister for Industry Tourism and Resources, the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, and provide valuable input to the APEC Leaders' Meeting that will take place in Sydney in September.
During the two day meeting Energy Ministers will also consider policies and technologies designed to improve energy efficiency as well as assist in the development and deployment of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies.
In their discussions, Energy Ministers will work to address barriers to attracting energy investment and facilitating greater cross-border energy trade and will look to promote wider cooperation and partnership with other international energy organisations and initiatives.
The meeting will be attended by APEC Energy Ministers and more than 200 government and industry delegates, support personnel and media representatives from around the Asia-Pacific.
The APEC region currently accounts for around 60 per cent of world energy demand and includes the world's three largest energy producers and consumers - the United States, the People's Republic of China, and the Russian Federation.
In addition to the Ministerial meeting, a one-day Energy Business Forum will be held to provide an opportunity for business and government representatives to discuss critical issues relating to energy policy development.
For further information contact:
Christopher Hawkins on +61 (0)433 810 844 or E-mail: ch@apec.org
Anita Douglas on +65 9172 6427 or E-mail: ad@apec.org
