Beijing, China, 1 August 2014 -  Media registration is now open for the APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting, to be hosted in Beijing by China’s National Energy Commission.

Background:

APEC economies account for around 60 per cent of world energy consumption, are a net energy importer and facing rising demand needed to support higher living standards in the region and fuel economic growth amid landmark shifts in global production. The centrality of fossil fuels is meanwhile intensifying pressure to reduce emissions and build on improvements in energy efficiency that protect the environment and save businesses and consumers money.

APEC Ministers will take joint actions to promote sustainable energy development across the Asia-Pacific region. Areas of focus include strengthening energy security; boosting trade and investment in the sector; the delivery of greater efficiency and “smart,” low-carbon communities; and the development and deployment of clean and renewable energy technologies.

Where:

Diaoyutai State Guest House

Fanghuayuan, Building 14

2 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing     

When:  2 September 2014

Deadline for media registration:  Wednesday, 20 August 2014 at 8:00pm

Registration procedure:

To register, please complete the media registration form downloadable at this link and send it to media@ciodpa.org.cn with this subject: “Media info + ” you/your delegation name. Successfully accredited press will receive a confirmation letter and additional meeting information in due course.

On-site registration is not applicable for media.

Badges for accredited press can be obtained at the registration desk in the InterContinental Hotel Beijing Financial Street on 1 September, or at the registration desk in Building 12, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on 2 September before 10:00am.

Key media events:

Please note, official briefings and door stop interview and photo opportunities may be available in conjunction with the meeting. Related information will be available at the Media Center. The above program reflects current information and may be modified.

Media Center location: 2^nd floor of meeting venue

Note on media access:  

All media must be accredited before they are allowed access to the meeting venue and facilities. Access to the meeting will be limited to the opening ceremony.

Registration-related questions should be directed to: media@ciodpa.org.cn or Cai Feng by phone at +86 152 1062 5207 

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For more:

To learn more about APEC economies’ energy development initiatives, visit the APEC Energy Working Group webpage at this link.

To view the APEC 2014 calendar of events, including additional ministerial meetings and the 2014 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, click here.

For additional information or to arrange possible interviews, please contact:

David Hendrickson +65 9137 3886 at drh@apec.org

Michael Chapnick +65 9647 4847 at mc@apec.org

Details about APEC’s 2014 priorities and initiatives can be found on www.apec.org. You can also follow APEC on Twitter and join us on Facebook and LinkedIn.