Asean energy ministers to meet in Mla

MANILA, Philippines -  The Department of Energy is preparing for the annual meeting in Manila of 10 Asean energy ministers aiming to accelerate the integration of Asean energy development strategies to assure that energy policies are aligned with the needs of economic growth and sustainability of the environment.

Regional and global executives and professionals are also expected during the event in September to connect with their peers for networking opportunities in research, technology and business for adequate energy supply, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technology.

The ministers and the private sector will attend the official  ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEFB)  and Powertrends 2017, the largest and longest running international exhibition and energy event in the Philippines organized by Leverage International in cooperation with the DOE and the ASEAN Center for Energy.

Powertrends, started in 1995, features the Energy Expo and Electech.

Powertrends focuses on power generation, transmission, distribution and management. 

Energy Expo focuses on coal mining and processing, natural gas/LNG, oil and gas exploration, renewable energy, nuclear and other alternative sources of energy.  Electech/Lightech foc uses on the digital directions in electricity, energy efficiency and electrical technologies. Details may be obtained from Leverage International at E-mail:  leverage@leverageinte rnational.com or Tel. Nos. 8101389; 8186828.

The AEBF conference is a business forum for senior government energy officials and businessmen to dialogue in focused sessions on:  NatGas/LNG, coal, renewable energy, the digital direction and nuclear power.