Report on Energy Statistics and Energy Balance Training

Abstract

As part a consultancy project to conduct an energy demand and supply study for the Maldives from 2018-2022, the training was held on 30th January 2025. The main objectives include: 1. Enhance stakeholder capacity in energy statistics and energy balance preparation. 2. Improve data collection methodologies and tools. 3. Ensure alignment with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement. The training was intended to be held in the Auditorium of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTE), formerly known as the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy (MCCEE). Which was reclassified and will be referred to as Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MoTE) effective from February 1, 2025. However, given the fire incident on 12th of December 2024 which rendered the building non-operational – the training was held in the Meerumaa Events Hall. This training was targeted at professionals involved in energy data management, climate change mitigation, energy planning, GHG inventory development, and tracking Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A total of 24 (18 male, 6 female) participants attended the training, representing key institutions and stakeholders, including the Climate Change Department and Energy Department of the Ministry, Utility Regulatory Authority (URA), Housing Development Corporation (HDC), FENAKA Corporation, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC), Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun (Dhiraagu), Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector companies. The session was conducted by the consultants of the project, Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA) in association in Epoch Associates of Maldives (EPOCH), as part of the Deliverable “Capacity Building Report on Energy Statistics and Energy Balance” to Conduct Energy Supply and Demand Study issued by CBIT Maldives Project.