Key data sources available for energy sector in BIMSTEC
The following table lists some of the prominent data sources for energy sector, available in BIMSTEC Member States. While preference is given for online dashboards which allow selection of time period, in the absence of the same, links for reports are provided. Further, as report links change every year, link is provided to the overall report/publication page, instead of a specific yearly report.
| Sl No. | Country | Data Source | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regional | BIMSTEC Energy Resource Database (BRED) | Link |
| 2 | Bangladesh | Energy Scenario reports of Hydrocarbon Unit, Govt. of Bangladesh | Link |
| 3 | Bangladesh | Annual reports of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) | Link |
| 4 | Bhutan | Power Data Management System | Link |
| 5 | Bhutan | Environmental Accounts Statistics | Link |
| 6 | India | India Climate & Energy Dashboard | Link |
| 7 | India | Central Electricity Authority Dashboard | Link |
| 8 | India | Energy Statistics reports of Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation | Link |
| 9 | Myanmar | Statistical Yearbooks | Link |
| 10 | Nepal | National Energy Information System | Link |
| 11 | Nepal | Annual reports of Nepal Electricity Authority | Link |
| 12 | Sri Lanka | Statistical reports of Ceylon Electricity Board | Link |
| 13 | Thailand | Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy | Link |
Open data formats and APIs for energy sector in BIMSTEC
The following table lists some of the prominent energy data sources in BIMSTEC which provides an option for accessing data through online Application Program Interface (API).
| Sl No. | Country | Data Source | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | API for Central Electricity Authority Data (PHP) | Link |
| 2 | India | API for Market Data from Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) [Note: Email to api_access@iexindia.com for access] | Link 1 Link 2 |
| 3 | Thailand | API for Energy Data from Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy | Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 |
Data conversion tools designed by BIMSTEC Member States
Energy is a complex topic, with a variety of parameters, units and conversion factors. In order to properly analyze energy data, conservation between various parameters and units are unavoidable. The following table lists some of the prominent online energy unit conversion tools prepared by entities in BIMSTEC Member States.
| Sl No. | Country | Data Source | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | Energy unit conversion tool from Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy | Link |
Key initiatives and study reports in BIMSTEC towards energy data management
India
A committee on energy data management was formed by NITI Aayog on 30th July 2021 under the Sustainable Growth Pillar established under the India-US Strategic Partnership. During the meeting of joint working group held on 23rd August, a sub-group was formed on Energy Data Management to identify the parameters which need to be standardized across various energy statistics products in India.
The report prepared by the committee has examined key issues with respect to energy data in India such as definitions and concepts, calorific values, economic/statistical units, data collection, and commodity balances. The report has recommendations with respect to data definitions, standardization, methodologies, calorific values, energy/commodity balances etc. which can go a long way in strengthening the energy balances being reported in India.