In advance of the 2013 Pacific Energy Summit in Vancouver, Mark Thurber (Stanford University) discussed his research regarding the future of coal use in Asia given the development of North American unconventional gas production.

The surge in unconventional oil and gas production in North America has opened the door to the possibility of exporting oil and gas to Asia, which seeks to diversify energy supplies and meet growing demand. Mikkal Herberg and Toshikazu Okuya were joined by leaders of policy, industry and government for a discussion on this changing energy landscape. Read the report of the discussion.

In advance of the 2013 Pacific Energy Summit in Vancouver, Mary Alice Haddad (Wesleyan University) discussed her research on environmental politics in China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea and the implications for other countries in the Asia-Pacific.

The 2012 Pacific Energy Summit Report highlights key findings from discussions in Hanoi, Vietnam, where global decision makers addressed how to best meet Asia’s rising electricity demand while mitigating the environmental impact.

As the world’s most dynamic economic region, Asia is attempting to expand electricity access and ensure energy security without compromising the environment. Mikkal Herberg describes specific obstacles that lie ahead, as well as new opportunities that have emerged to help Asia make a shift toward abundant, reliable, and cleaner energy.

In advance of the 2012 Pacific Energy Summit, held in Hanoi from March 20–22, Hooman Peimani (Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore) discussed Asia’s energy mix, arguing that nuclear power is still a viable alternative to fossil fuels in a post-Fukushima Asia.

In advance of the 2012 Pacific Energy Summit, to be held in Hanoi, March 20–22, 2012, NBR asked Peter Hughes, Director and Head of the Energy Practice at Ricardo, a multi-industry energy consulting firm, to outline the important role that new technology can play in addressing Asia’s rapidly rising energy demand.

In advance of the Pacific Energy Summit, NBR spoke with Mark Thurber (Stanford University), who outlines the key issues that define Asia’s rising energy demand, the emerging global market for coal, new technologies for this age-old energy source, and how stakeholders can come together to help shape the region's future energy mix.

Meeting electricity demands needed to sustain economic prosperity while mitigating associated environmental impacts will require innovative and collaborative solutions and committed leadership. Carlos Colom Bickford, President of the National Energy Commission of Guatemala, discusses his country's successful models.

The 2011 Pacific Energy Summit was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 21-23, 2011, featuring the theme "Unlocking the Potential of Natural Gas in the Asia-Pacific." The Summit explored the role of natural gas in addressing the challenges of energy security and climate change in the region. The Summit Report highlights the key findings from robust discussion among world leaders in policy, industry, and academia. Download the report.

NBR’s inaugural Pacific Energy Summit convened in Tokyo, Japan on November 3-5, 2009 with the theme "Energy Security and Economic Growth in the Asia-Pacific: Innovations, markets, and smart policies for a low-carbon future." The Summit Report outlines the key findings that emerged over two days of discussion. Download the report.