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Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs (TEEA)

The mission of the Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs (TEEA) group is to foster collaborative solutions to the common challenges that are facing the United States and Asia in these arenas. TEEA’s research focuses on three broad areas: energy security and policy; energy and the environment; and trade, investment, and economic engagement.

Why TEEA?

Today, three key factors—the rise of China and India, the shifting balance of economic power, and Asia’s dramatic growth in energy demand—are increasingly influencing global markets, the environment, and geopolitics. TEEA examines these issues by drawing on an international network of specialists to convene high-level dialogues, and to conduct innovative research that results in actionable policy recommendations.

Impact

"[The Pacific Energy Summit] was indeed a world-class, top-level conference in its preparation and execution engaging participants with meaty discussion regarding policy and business choices…for Asia."

—Tatsuo Masuda, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business; Japan Petroleum Exploration Corporation, speaking on the 2011 Pacific Energy Summit

TEEA research and analyses are broadly disseminated among senior leaders in policy, industry, and research to better inform economic and strategic decisionmaking in the Asia-Pacific. Experts share insights through a number of channels, including workshops and conferences, publications, Q&A’s, and corporate and policy briefings. Through these efforts, TEEA helps to bridge the gap between industry and policy.

Contact

For more information, including events and roundtables, ongoing research, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Meredith Miller
Vice President, Trade, Economic, and Energy Affairs (TEEA) & Outreach Director, D.C. Office
eta@nbr.org

Trade, Investment, and Economic Engagement

Rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific, coupled with the emergence of China and other Asian states as influential economic powers, is transforming the region in ways that have vital implications for U.S. interests on a global scale. NBR’s initiatives promote informed understanding of strategic and market implications of regional trade, investment, and industrial policies, and engage stakeholders in collaborative dialogues on challenges for the Asia-Pacific.

Energy Security and Policy

As Asia emerges as the center for global energy demand, dramatic developments in the region’s energy markets have significant implications for geopolitics, energy security, and the environment. NBR works with policymakers and senior Asia specialists to assess Asian energy policies and identify strategies for enhancing U.S. and regional engagements.

"Energy security is essential for economic growth. It is important to ensure that growing economies have a stable source of energy supplies and that producing nations, whether developed or continuing to develop, benefit economically from this trade. This can be achieved through an open, transparent, and competitive market."

Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar, Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy, U.S. Department of State

2013 Pacific Energy Summit

The 2013 Pacific Energy Summit on “Forging Trans-Pacific Cooperation for a New Energy Era” convened on April 2–4, 2013, in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more. ►

2011 APEC Energy Policy Roundtable Report

Realizing APEC's Economic Growth through Sound Energy Policy

On Sept 12, the 2011 APEC Energy Policy Roundtable convened APEC officials and private-sector executives for a discussion hosted by Under Secretary Hormats on the region’s energy and economic challenges. Released by NBR, NCAPEC and the APEC 2011 USA Host Committee, this report highlights themes from the session and strategies for enhancing Asia’s capacity to meet energy demand. Access the report►