APEC: Peru reaffirms commitment to energy transition and green hydrogen promotion

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru

Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru

12:16 | Seattle (U.S.), Aug. 16.

Peruvian Energy-Mines Minister Oscar Vera has participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministers Meeting (EMM), reaffirming Peru's commitment to energy transition.

The event was held in Seattle, the United States of America.

At this gathering, the government official emphasized that Peru seeks the development of less polluting economic activities, through initiatives such as green hydrogen promotion —one of the priorities of the 
APEC Peru 2024 Presidency.

Likewise, the sector's head indicated that Peru presented the concept note titled "Exchange of good practices in the development of green hydrogen roadmaps in the Asia-Pacific region."

During his speech, Minister Vera stressed that our country will host this important world forum next year, welcoming all member economies, as well as inviting them to actively participate in the previous working meetings and enjoy Peruvian hospitality.

Bilateral cooperation with Japan

The Peruvian government official met with Japanese State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ota Fusae, with whom he discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy transition towards clean and renewable energy sources.

Both authorities considered the existing possibilities, including the mutual interest in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding to favor energy transition.

Also, within the framework of APEC, they committed to work on the development of a regional context that promotes green hydrogen as a multiple-use energy source.

During this meeting, Minister Fusae referred to the upcoming GX Week, starting on September 25 in Tokyo, with the aim of promoting the transformation towards clean energy sources around the world and which will bring together the participation of leading companies in the matter, thus extending an invitation to her Peruvian counterpart.


Afterwards, Minister Vera visited the First Mode company, which designs green hydrogen applications for mining. It operates in South America and the United States.

At this Energy Ministerial Meeting —which takes place from August 15 to 16— issues related to effective strategies will be addressed to accelerate sustainable and inclusive clean energy transitions, which guarantee resilience, access, and energy security throughout the APEC region.

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Publicado: 16/8/2023