CIAB Market & Policy developments 2005/06 - IEA

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42. During the G8 summit, held at Gleneagles on 6-8 July 2005, world leaders drew attention
to why reliable and affordable energy supplies are essential for strong economic growth
and poverty alleviation. In response to the accepted environmental challenge, the G8
communiqué focuses on energy efficiency and technological development through
co-operation. In the case of coal, some specific actions were proposed:
• Review, assess and disseminate information on the energy efficiency of coal-fired
power plants with the aim of promoting the most cost-effective best practices in all
countries, including developing countries.
• Demonstrate the potential of advanced clean coal technologies through national and
international research programmes and partnerships with industry.
• Develop and commercialise carbon capture and storage technology, including a study
of the “capture ready” plant concept and the role of economic incentives.
CIAB work during 2007 has continued to be in support of the IEA G8 action plan.
Achievements in 2007
43. The IEA and the CIAB have worked to broaden and expand CIAB Membership to
enhance the coverage of advice available to the IEA. 2007 has seen the appointment of
new CIAB Members from China, Russia and Indonesia; and from EPRI and FutureGen in
the USA.
44. CIAB work in 2007 has focused more on interaction with the IEA and other groups than
on the publication of reports, although two pieces of work will be published as standalone
reports or as components of IEA publications early in 2008 (see below).
45. Mr. Steve Leer, CIAB Chairman and CEO of Arch Coal, made a presentation at the
CURC/EPRI conference “The Power of Technology: Ensuring the Global Future of Coal”,
held in Washington DC in February 2007 and attended by several CIAB Associates. His
presentation “The Potential of Coal in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions” drew on
CIAB work and policy advice.
46. A discussion session was arranged in Washington DC in February 2007. Jeff Jarrett
(Assistant Secretary for Fossil Fuels, US DoE) and George Rudins (US DoE) joined
CIAB Associates for an exchange of views on developments in the USA. The discussion
centred on climate change mitigation; and progress with demonstration projects and
R&D.
47. CIAB Associates made initial contributions to the IEA publication “Tackling Investment
Challenges in Power Generation” and commented on draft text, resulting in several
revisions prior to publication.
48. CIAB Members and Associates attended, and contributed to, the “IEA/CSLF Assessment
Workshop on Near-Term Opportunities for Carbon Capture and Storage”, held in Oslo,
Norway on 21-22 June 2007. The workshop was organised by the IEA and the Carbon
Sequestration Leadership Forum and formed part of the IEA’s G8 action plan. CIAB
Associates have been involved in the formulation of recommendations to be submitted to
the final workshop in Calgary, Canada on 26-27 November 2007; and CIAB Members
also commented at their November 2007 Plenary meeting.
49. At their June 2007 meeting in Paris, CIAB Associates provided written submissions and
verbal updates covering policy developments relative to coal in their home countries.
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