Workshop on Energy Statistics for ASEAN Countries

21-23 November 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the Energy Commission of Malaysia organized an international Workshop on Energy Statistics from 21 to 23 November 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aiming to enhance the capacity of National Statistical Offices and Energy Ministries of ASEAN countries in the area of energy statistics.

The workshop addressed specific issues related to the collection, compilation, and harmonization of energy statistics, following the International Recommendations for Energy Statistics (IRES). The Workshop trained participants on the implementation of the recommendations contained in IRES; reviewed and discussed issues that countries face in the collection, compilation and dissemination of energy statistics; and shared national experiences. Commodity balances, energy balances, energy indicators, including Sustainable Development Goal 7 indicators, and emissions were discussed.