The Progress and Proposals in Promoting Northeast Asia
Regional Power Interconnection
CHINA ELECTRICITY COUNCIL
LEI Xiaomeng
Senior Advisor on Regional Power Interconnection
2017. Shanghai
Preparation of NEA Regional Power Interconnection Forum 2016 in Beijing
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Summary of the First Meeting of the Forum
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3 Existing Multilateral Frameworks
Contents
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Undergoing Studies for NEA Power Interconnection
Information for 2nd meeting of NEA Power Interconnection
Draft TOR for NEA Power Interconnection Forum
中国电力企业联合会
1. Preparation of NEA Regional Power Interconnection Forum 2016 in Beijing
Mr. Yang Kun, Executive President of CEC, proposed the initiative to hold the
NEA Regional Power Interconnection and Cooperation Forum in Beijing this
October on GEI International Conference in March, 2016
The detail proposal presented by Mr. Lei Xiaomeng, Senior Advisor
on Regional Power Interconnection, CEC on the session 2 of 2016
GEI International Conference.
1. Preparation of NEA Regional Power Interconnection Forum 2016 in Beijing
The organizers
The supporter
1. Preparation of NEA Regional Power Interconnection Forum 2016 in Beijing
Current status of regional interconnection and trade volume
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Mongolia: import from Russia
Mongolia: import from China
Russia: import from Mongolia
Russia: export to China
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1. Preparation of NEA Regional Power Interconnection Forum 2016 in Beijing
Contacts with:
governments,
power utilities,
transmission companies,
International organizations
research institutes.
Positive responses from most
of potential participants
NEA: Russia(East Siberia and Far East), Mongolia, China(North and Northeast
regions), Japan, DPRK. ROK.
1. Preparation of NEA Regional Power Interconnection Forum 2016 in Beijing
Northeast Regional Power Interconnection and Cooperation Forum
The Draft MOU
It was sent to the potential participants and received different comments before the forum.
The MOU was not discussed on the forum.
MOU
Article 1 Purpose
Article 2 General Provisions
Article 3 Institutional Framework
Membership, Chairperson, Meetings, Secretariat, Language, WGs
Article 4 Financing and other support
Article 5 Relation to the Other Agreements
Article 6 Withdrawal
2. Summary of the First Meeting of the Forum
China:
Research institutes
Japan:
International Institutions:
Korea:
Mongolia:
Russia:
2. Summary of the First Meeting of the Forum
1 Keynote speech
23 Presentations
14 Representatives presented comments on
Session E
A. Opening Session
B. Country Presentations on the Current Status of Power Industry,
Power Development Plans and Cross-Border Trading
C. Outcomes of the NEA Regional Power Cooperation Mechanism
D. Presentations on promoting NEA Regional Power Interconnection
E. Discussion on RPIC Forum and NEA Power Cooperation Mechanism
2. Summary of the First Meeting of the Forum
Focal Issues
Asia Super Grid (ASG)
Studies, Ideas, Objectives
2. Summary of the First Meeting of the Forum
Focal Issues
Intergovernmental/multilateral arrangement
1. Almost all the presenters emphasized the necessity of the intergovernmental arrangement to be
driven by multilateral or bilateral cooperation. The Ministry of Energy of Mongolia presented
positive response to support intergovernmental arrangement.
2. Many participants from power utilities, transmission companies and consulting institutes
suggested: the importance of joint planning study, step by step.
3. Almost all the presenters suggested: The forum should be held regularly, once or twice a year.
4. UN-ESCAP’s important roles in making intergovernmental arrangement, AIIB positive attitude,
NRDC suggestions.
5. Some presenters mentioned: political issues, unstable diplomacy, DPRK’s attendance.
6. Summary on the closing session made be CEC: Closer cooperation for efficiency, holding the
forum regularly cooperating with international institutions, preparing TOR of the forum.
3. Existing Multilateral Frameworks for NEA Power Interconnection
The Worldwide Overview of Regional Power Interconnection Organizations
SAPP
Intergovernmental MOU
Inter-utility MOU
SADC leadership
HAPUA&APG
NEAREST: Northeast Asia Region Electrical System Ties
Source: EN+ group in EWG APEC 2012
Regional economic communities, International
financial organizations, Power utilities and etc.
SAARC
Intergovernmental
Framework Agreement for
Energy Cooperation
(Electricity)
GMS-RPTCC
IGA for Power Trading
IG-MOUs
ADB supported
ASEAN-HAPUA
MOU on ASEAN Power Grid
HAPUA
3. Existing Multilateral Frameworks for NEA Power Interconnection
Signed MOUs
Trilateral MOU for joint study of ASG
SKOLTECH, KEPCO, En+
3. Existing Multilateral Frameworks for NEA Power Interconnection
Forums, workshops, Seminars… , for NEA regional power interconnection
Northeast Regional Power Interconnection and Cooperation Forum
4 the NEA Energy Security Forums
2 workshops in Russia, 2014 and 2015
Conference on NEA Energy Connectivity in Ulaanbaatar, 2015
3 workshops, 2 in China and 1 in Russia from 2001 ～ 2003:
Power Grids Interconnection in Northeast Asian
……
4. Undergoing Studies for NEA Power Interconnection
Feasibility Study 2016
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4. Undergoing Studies for NEA Power Interconnection
4. Undergoing Studies for NEA Power Interconnection
Joint Initiative
4. Undergoing Studies for NEA Power Interconnection
Project Number: 48030-001
Policy and Advisory Technical Assistance Project (PATA)
Mongolia: Strategy for Northeast Asia Power System Interconnection
In tendering process.
Co-financed by
the Climate Change Fund, ADB 0.75$Million
the People’s Republic of China Regional Cooperation and Poverty Reduction Fund, 0.5$Million
the Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund, 0.5$Million
5. Information for 2nd Meeting of NEA Regional Interconnection Forum
ESI
CEC
Energy Systems Institute, Russia
China Electricity Council
ESCAP Workshop on Sub-regional Energy Connectivity,
2nd Meeting of NEA-RPIC Forum,
ESI Asian Energy Cooperation Conference
Joint Conference on Northeast Asia Regional Power Interconnection
Irkutsk, 29-30 August 2017
5. Information for 2nd Meeting of NEA Regional Interconnection Forum
Joint Conference on Northeast Asia Regional Power Interconnection
Irkutsk, 29-30 August 2017
Programme
DAY 1
•Opening Session
•Session 1: Cooperation and progress on power
interconnection
•Session 2: National and multilateral feasibility
studies and planning
2DAY 2
•Session 3: Intergovernmental/ multi-stakeholder
arrangements for power interconnection
•Session 4: Roundtable discussions on ad hoc/
interim arrangements and work plan
•Closing Session
6. Draft TOR for NEA Regional Interconnection Forum
Background
Upon the participants consensus in first meeting of
NEA-RPIC Forum:
Necessity of establishment of NEA-RPIC Forum, focus
on power interconnection, requirement of all the
stakeholders….
Draft TOR: Therefore, to facilitate implementation of the target given by NEA-RPIC-1, the
participants agreed to creat the platform, NEA-RPIC Forum on the NEA-RPIC-2 meeting.
6. Draft TOR for NEA Regional Interconnection Forum
Purpose
It is significant
to combine the similar activities
to share outcomes of the studies
to avoid duplication of efforts and to enhance benefits of cooperation.
to promote understanding of the governments and
prepare reaching the intergovernmental agreements.
6. Draft TOR for NEA Regional Interconnection Forum
Establishment and Composition
The participants invited by NEA-RPIC Forum:
governments, international institutions, power utilities, power
companies, consulting firms and research institutes, etc.
The organizer: The organizer shall be the institution of the host country.
The organizing committee and lead: An international institution will take the lead
and the committee members are major stakeholders.
Meetings
Meeting frequency: once or twice a year depending on necessity.
Venues of meetings rotation: alphabetical order of the countries name NEA.
Working language: English
6. Draft TOR for NEA Regional Interconnection Forum
Decision and reporting
The host organizer may prepare summary report of the meeting and circulate among participants.
Meeting time and venues are jointly decided by the organizing committee.
Working Groups
The organizing committee may organize WGs upon requirements of stakeholders each countries.
Financing and Costs
Travel and accommodation costs: participants’ respective institution of each countries.
Meetings costs: host countries of meetings.
External financial assistance: costs of the meetings and the participation of NEA-RPIC
meetings, where deemed necessary.
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LEI Xiaomeng
Senior Advisor on Regional Power Interconnection
CHINA ELECTRICITY COUNCIL
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