The third meeting of APEC Energy Ministers was held on October 9-10, 1998 in Ginowan, Okinawa in Japan. Ministers discussed the serious economic situation of several APEC economies, the implications for the energy sector of the economic situation and the future energy supply and demand outlook. They considered several ways in which the energy sector can contribute to the recovery of economic growth in the region. The following aspects were taken into consideration during the discussions: 1. Energy Security; 2. Energy Infrastructure; 3. Natural Gas Initiative; 4. Energy Efficiency; 5. Interaction with Business; 6. Recommendation to APEC Economic Leaders.

The Declaration of the second meeting of APEC Energy Ministers was held on August 26-27, 1997 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. During the meeting, Ministers reaffirmed their general commitment to work together to ensure that the Asia Pacific region’s future energy needs are met consistently with environmental and social objectives. Ministers’ discussions focused on the pursuit of the simultaneous objectives of meeting the region’s aspirations for economic growth and social development; enhancing energy security; and mitigating the impact of energy on the environment. Ministers agreed that: a. the economic and social benefits of the region’s energy supply and use will be maximised through efforts to enhance the efficiency and openness of regional energy markets; b. the sustainable development of the region would best be achieved through improved energy efficiency and conservation and the development of the region’s indigenous energy sources, including renewable sources of energy; c. the facilitation of business investment in the power sector is an important element in meeting the energy requirements of the region; and d. the economic, social and environmental aspirations of the region will be enhanced over time through the development and application by each member economy of consistent, transparent, and predictable environmental practices as energy infrastructure is developed. The Energy Working Group was also instructed to address the concerns related to the importance the private sector places on the openness, transparency, and predictability of investment rules and trading regimes as key requisites for increased flows of private capital into the energy sector.

This Declaration offers an overview on the Ministers' discussion regarding the major energy challenges confronting the region, including the effect of rapid population and economic growth on food, energy and the environment. The Asia Pacific region will be the main driver of global economic growth into the next century and Ministers agreed that meeting APEC’s rapidly increasing demand for energy in an environmentally responsible way will be essential if the region’s economic growth potential is to be fully realised. The following objectives were identified: (a) Improvement of regional energy security primarily through the enhancement of open efficient regional energy markets, and through supply capacity expansion and energy conservation (b) Reforms to mobilise business investment in power sector infrastructure (c) A strategic approach to reduce environmental impacts (d) A framework to reduce business costs through cooperation on energy standards (e) The adoption of energy policy principles which give impetus to regional initiatives to reform energy policies for incorporation into member economies’ domestic energy policy deliberations.

This Ministerials Declaration was issued by the Energy Ministers of Member Economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), who convened in Cebu, Philippines on October 13, 2015, in support of the theme “Towards an Energy Resilient APEC Community.” The Declaration states that there is a priority for APEC Member Countries to achieve a sustainable development of energy resources in the Region, through a.o. phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies, promotion of interconnectivity among the Region, Public Private Partnerships, development of clean technologies including the promotion of cooperation among countries to reach the different objectives. ---Note: Experts’ Group on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EGEE&C).

The Government Decision No. 2012/3305 of 2012 on State Assistance in Investments.

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) Circular on Energy Efficiency No. 2008/2 of 2008 of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR).

The Prime Minister Circular No. 2008/19 of 2008 on Energy Efficiency declares the "Year of Energy Efficiency" with the circular numbered 2008/2 in order to improve the energy culture and efficiency awareness of the society and contribute to ensuring our energy supply security at the highest level.

Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on Cooperation in the Construction and Operation of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in the Republic of Turkey came into force on 27 December 2010. The Agreement provides for the design and construction of a nuclear power plant; development and construction of infrastructure; safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants etc.

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) Regulation No. 26583 of 2007 Regarding Amendment of the Implementation of the Mining Law to amend some of the provisions of the Mining Law.

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) Regulation No. 26583 of 2007 on the Amendment of the Implementation Regulations concerning I (a) Group Quarries, of the Mining Law to amend some of the provisions of the Mining Law.