ASEAN PLAN OF ACTION FOR ENERGY COOPERATION 1999-2004

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

As provided for in the Hanoi Plan of Action of 1998, the energy sector of ASEAN shall have the following objectives for 1999-2004:

  1. Ensure security and sustainability of energy supply, efficient utilisation of natural energy resource in the region and the rational management of energy demand, with due consideration of the environment.

  2. Institute the policy framework and implementation modalities by 2004 for the early realisation of the Trans-ASEAN energy networks covering the ASEAN Power Grid and the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline Projects as a more focused continuation of the medium- term programme of action (1995-1999).