Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition Across Asia-Pacific
By Weiguo Shan, Lead Shepherd, APEC Energy Working Group
APEC economies are laying the groundwork for a future in which energy is cleaner, more secure, and more accessible.
The transition to clean energy is no longer a distant ambition—it is an urgent necessity. Across the Asia-Pacific, economies are feeling the growing pressure of climate change, energy security concerns, and technological disruption. The question is no longer whether to act, but how to accelerate the shift toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
The urgency of change
The world’s energy systems are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by three key forces. First, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how electricity is managed, making power grids more flexible and efficient while optimizing energy consumption across industries. With AI-powered data centers demanding ever-increasing amounts of electricity, the need for clean and efficient energy solutions has never been greater.
Second, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable fuels is pushing the transportation sector toward a low-carbon future. With more EVs on the roads and the growing adoption of alternative fuels such as biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and green hydrogen, fossil fuel dependency is beginning to wane. Experts predict that we may soon reach “peak oil demand,” signaling a fundamental shift in the way economies power mobility and commerce.
