ASEAN Centre for Energy

ACE assumes a central role in the ASEAN energy sector. It works closely with energy authorities/ministries in the 10 AMS called the Sub-sector Networks (SSN) and the Specialised Energy Bodies (SEB), as well as with the ASEAN Secretariat which acts as the custodian and administrator of the Endowment fund. Together, they implement the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation, which serves as a blueprint for better cooperation towards enhancing energy. Keeping the region’s development sustainable and environmentally friendly is an important concern of ASEAN’s energy sector. This concern is shared as a common theme of each Sub-sector Network in implementing its programmes.

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Carbon Capture and Storage: The bold path forward for ASEAN

Fossil fuels make up 83% of ASEAN energy mix. With energy needs expected to triple by 2050 compared to 2020 levels, the urgency for a low-carbon transition is clear. Nine ASEAN countries have committed to reaching net zero or carbon neutrality by mid-century.

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Exploring carbon pricing revenue recycling for securing raw materials of biomass co-firing in ASEAN

Without any mitigation measures, the energy demand of ASEAN in 2050 is projected to increase by triple the 2020 value due to the population and economic growth of the region. Coal is projected to account for the significant shares for approximately 43% and 22% of the total ASEAN’s electricity generation and primary energy supply in 2050, respectively.

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