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The The InterEnerStatInterEnerStat WebsiteWebsite

Jean-Yves Garnier

Energy Statistics DivisionInternational Energy Agency

The 2The 2ndnd InterEnerStatsInterEnerStats WorkshopWorkshop Paris, 19Paris, 19--20 November 200720 November 2007

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Why a Common Website?Why a Common Website?

One of the first steps we all need to strengthen harmonisation and cooperation is to have a good understanding of what each organisation does

So the idea to gather in one place relevant information on the organisations themselves, the definitions they use, manuals, access to public databases, etc.

One of the objectives of having a common site is, of course, to use elements of the site to feed further discussion on harmonisation, cooperation

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How the Site was BuiltHow the Site was Built

A short presentation of what could be the site was given at the 1st InterEnerStat Workshop

We incorporated comments received during the Workshop and subsequently

The current site is not the final in terms of the physical aspect. Work will be done to improve the user-friendliness aspect of the site, but the priority was to get your comments before starting to work on a more final version of it.

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The Survey FormThe Survey Form

7 questions on the website

7 questions on the website

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Structure of the SiteStructure of the Site

Organisations A quick presentation on each organisationDefinitions On one page, definitions of various organisations

on each flow and each productUnits Main units of mass, volume, energy + unit convertersReference

Documents Manuals, classification, guides used in energy statistics

Databases/ Data Links to free databases of various organisations

Meetings Links to meetings related to the work

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The Home PageThe Home PageCurrent status

Current status

The menuThe menu

Just a logoJust a logo

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The Home Page CommentsThe Home Page Comments

1)1) A consensus for having general information on A consensus for having general information on InterEnerStatInterEnerStatExplanation of Explanation of InterEnerStatInterEnerStat. What is it? (APEC). What is it? (APEC)Short explanation on the project Short explanation on the project A brief description of A brief description of InterEnerStatInterEnerStat and what it is trying to achieve (IAEA)and what it is trying to achieve (IAEA)Introductory remarks about this initiative: purpose of the initiIntroductory remarks about this initiative: purpose of the initiative (IEFS)ative (IEFS)About us (IMF)About us (IMF)Background and objectives of the Background and objectives of the InterEnerStatInterEnerStat (IPCC)(IPCC)General Information (about us) (OAPEC)General Information (about us) (OAPEC)A short background information about the Initiative (OPEC)A short background information about the Initiative (OPEC)Why another website (Oslo City Group)Why another website (Oslo City Group)Necessary information underNecessary information under--pinning the pinning the InterEnerStatInterEnerStat (UNFCCC)(UNFCCC)A brief text describing the objectives (UNSD)A brief text describing the objectives (UNSD)

2)2) Other useful commentsOther useful commentsThe logo does not convey that this site is a serious site. It miThe logo does not convey that this site is a serious site. It might have more to ght have more to do with the colours used for the logo than the design itselfdo with the colours used for the logo than the design itselfNews bar (moving and dynamic)News bar (moving and dynamic)““What is newWhat is new”” summary sectionsummary sectionSearch iconSearch iconSite indexSite index

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OrganisationsOrganisations

Just the list of participating organisations

Just the list of participating organisations

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OrganisationsOrganisations

A short description of each organisation – what it does, what it does on energy statistics, contacts

A short description of each organisation – what it does, what it does on energy statistics, contacts

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OrganisationsOrganisations Page CommentsPage Comments1)1) Overall, it seems that there is an agreement on the current struOverall, it seems that there is an agreement on the current structurecture

The presentation looks ok (IMF)The presentation looks ok (IMF)The information aimed to be included looks adequate (APEC)The information aimed to be included looks adequate (APEC)We believe it is adequate (IEFS)We believe it is adequate (IEFS)Yes, the overall structure is adequate (OPEC)Yes, the overall structure is adequate (OPEC)Yes (Yes (EurelectricEurelectric))The description of some The description of some organisationsorganisations seems to be sufficient to understand the seems to be sufficient to understand the interest in the interest in the InterEnerStatInterEnerStat process (EEA)process (EEA)

2)2) More specific commentsMore specific commentsAccess to Access to organisationsorganisations homepage by clicking the logohomepage by clicking the logoLink to each Link to each organisationorganisation’’ss website could be located at the top of the page instead of website could be located at the top of the page instead of at the bottom of the pageat the bottom of the pageThe wording The wording ““key energy statistics activitieskey energy statistics activities”” does not refer to activities rather data does not refer to activities rather data collected by the institutioncollected by the institutionEach presentation should include: the Establishment, objectives,Each presentation should include: the Establishment, objectives, members, members, publications (key energy statistics activities), contact detailspublications (key energy statistics activities), contact details, website, websiteCould be useful to add the list of Member Countries for each Could be useful to add the list of Member Countries for each organisationorganisationAllowing each Allowing each organisationorganisation to update its informationto update its informationA suggestion is that instead of a new page being opened after clA suggestion is that instead of a new page being opened after clicking on the names icking on the names of the organization, it would be better if the information wouldof the organization, it would be better if the information would appear in another appear in another frame in the same windowframe in the same window

3)3) Missing information for some Missing information for some organisationsorganisationsHowever for other However for other organisationsorganisations more information would be usefulmore information would be usefulThere is however room for improvement for some There is however room for improvement for some organisationsorganisations as their introductory as their introductory text and key statistics are not availabletext and key statistics are not available

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DefinitionsDefinitions

A menu-driven access to definitions, flows and products

A menu-driven access to definitions, flows and products

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DefinitionsDefinitions

Definitions of all the organisations which have submitted their definitions

Definitions of all the organisations which have submitted their definitions

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Definitions Page CommentsDefinitions Page Comments1)1) General agreement on the presentationsGeneral agreement on the presentations

We like very much the simplicity and clarity of the section (IEFWe like very much the simplicity and clarity of the section (IEFS)S)As far the access to definitions is concerned we like the currenAs far the access to definitions is concerned we like the current listing t listing definitions from each definitions from each organisationorganisation (OPEC)(OPEC)I think itI think it’’s ok s ok -- not very appealing but functional (not very appealing but functional (EurelectricEurelectric))The lists are quite comprehensive (UNSD)The lists are quite comprehensive (UNSD)

2)2) However, several suggestions to improve the pageHowever, several suggestions to improve the pageThere should be a link to the source (glossary, manual, questionThere should be a link to the source (glossary, manual, questionnaires) where naires) where the definition was takenthe definition was takenMaking the definitions short and classifying them by Making the definitions short and classifying them by organisationorganisation (finding a (finding a way for way for harmonisationharmonisation the definitions)the definitions)Could be useful to keep the different subCould be useful to keep the different sub--menus visible when accessing the menus visible when accessing the page of definition of flow/productpage of definition of flow/productUse graphical representation of flows and products with ability Use graphical representation of flows and products with ability to select to select organisationorganisation definitions you want to comparedefinitions you want to compareMaybe the tree should be visible when looking at definitionsMaybe the tree should be visible when looking at definitionsDefinitions should appear in another frame in the same pageDefinitions should appear in another frame in the same pageThe access could be accelerated by using direct linksThe access could be accelerated by using direct linksUseful to add some introduction on the first page about definitiUseful to add some introduction on the first page about definitionsons

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What else could be included in terms of What else could be included in terms of flows and products?flows and products?

1) Missing organisationsIt is far from complete, so quite a lot more - including corresponding definitions from WEC if we are allowed to do soThere are no details about the OPEC definitions

2) Missing productsBio fuelsOil products in details

3) Missing flowsAlthough very sensitive it could be interesting to include definitions on reservesCO2 emissions

4) Other commentsThe definitions are too short, and need some more detail. Definitions on the elements of the flows could be included too – like production, imports, exports, stocks, etc.

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UnitsUnits

A menu-driven access to some basic units

A menu-driven access to some basic units

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View of the page on energy units View of the page on energy units

UnitsUnits

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Units Page CommentsUnits Page Comments

1)1) More positive comments than negative commentsMore positive comments than negative commentsPositive: Positive: The access to units and especially the automatic unit converter The access to units and especially the automatic unit converter

are sufficient (OPEC)are sufficient (OPEC)It looks good the way it is (IEFS)It looks good the way it is (IEFS)Looks good (Looks good (EurelectricEurelectric))

Negative:Negative: It is incomplete and difficult to use (IAEA)It is incomplete and difficult to use (IAEA)

2)2) Comments to improve the pageComments to improve the pageMaybe it would be good to see some descriptions/introduction to Maybe it would be good to see some descriptions/introduction to the topicthe topicIAEA will bring some materials that might help to improve itIAEA will bring some materials that might help to improve it

3)3) Additional units onAdditional units onLHV and HHV including illustrate rangesLHV and HHV including illustrate rangesCalorific values of fuelsCalorific values of fuelsTypical densitiesTypical densitiesDensities of crude oil and petroleum productsDensities of crude oil and petroleum productsConversion factors of different oil productsConversion factors of different oil productsSpecific gravity and density, i.e. API gravitySpecific gravity and density, i.e. API gravityViscosity, i.e. poise, redwood seconds and Viscosity, i.e. poise, redwood seconds and sayboltsaybolt universal secondsuniversal seconds

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Reference DocumentsReference Documents

List of reference documents by category

List of reference documents by category

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Reference Documents Page CommentsReference Documents Page Comments1)1) Presentation of the pagePresentation of the page

The current structure is efficient, compact and easy to followThe current structure is efficient, compact and easy to followIt looks goodIt looks goodThe most recent documents at the top of the list (reverse chronoThe most recent documents at the top of the list (reverse chronological order)logical order)Allows to browse the terms alphabeticallyAllows to browse the terms alphabeticallyThe 3 themes could be separated more and some description/introdThe 3 themes could be separated more and some description/introduction would be uction would be good here toogood here tooI am not very comfortable with the current design and fonts usedI am not very comfortable with the current design and fonts used, but it is a matter of , but it is a matter of personal taste.personal taste.

2)2) What other documents should be included?What other documents should be included?The Joint Oil Data Initiative (JODI) ManualThe Joint Oil Data Initiative (JODI) ManualMaybe the IPCC guidelines on national inventories (energy sectorMaybe the IPCC guidelines on national inventories (energy sector) would be useful) would be usefulManuals from each Manuals from each organisationorganisation should be includedshould be includedThe classification to the activity classifications (ISIC and NACThe classification to the activity classifications (ISIC and NACE)E)It would be good to have a link to the product classifications (It would be good to have a link to the product classifications (CPC, CPC, ProdcomProdcom))Trade classifications (SITC, HS)Trade classifications (SITC, HS)Also studies related to energy statistics should be includedAlso studies related to energy statistics should be includedAPEC wants to prepare an APEC Energy Statistics Manual in the fuAPEC wants to prepare an APEC Energy Statistics Manual in the futureture

3)3) Comments on the country manualsComments on the country manualsThe list of country manuals does seem patchy but it is a lot of The list of country manuals does seem patchy but it is a lot of work to collect this work to collect this informationinformationIf it is not the aim to have a full list (i.e. including all theIf it is not the aim to have a full list (i.e. including all the countries) we suggest that it countries) we suggest that it should be stated that just selected country manuals are listedshould be stated that just selected country manuals are listed

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Database/DataDatabase/Data

Links to database Links to database

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Database/Data Page CommentsDatabase/Data Page Comments

1)1) Some suggestions for improvementSome suggestions for improvementTo add some useful information about what data is available for To add some useful information about what data is available for each databaseeach databaseA quick blurb on what each of the listed databases comprisesA quick blurb on what each of the listed databases comprisesBy following and checking periodically the changes made to By following and checking periodically the changes made to any any organisationorganisation databasedatabase

2)2) Other links which could be providedOther links which could be providedIAEA PRIS (information on nuclear power generation)IAEA PRIS (information on nuclear power generation)Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)JODI World DatabaseJODI World DatabaseOPEC databaseOPEC databaseShortly, the UNFCCC will be releasing the GHG data interfaceShortly, the UNFCCC will be releasing the GHG data interface

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MeetingsMeetings

Access to documents prepared for Oslo City Group and InterEnerStat

Access to documents prepared for Oslo City Group and InterEnerStat

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Overall PresentationOverall Presentation1)1) The fontsThe fonts

Extremely Extremely small fontssmall fonts and and weak coloursweak colours make it difficult to usemake it difficult to useFont colours (light orange and blue) for the links are not alwayFont colours (light orange and blue) for the links are not always easy to read s easy to read --we would suggest darker colourswe would suggest darker colours

2)2) StyleStyleStyle(sStyle(s) is different between different sections) is different between different sectionsWe could improve the site by using latest technology like JavaWe could improve the site by using latest technology like JavaA title and a small description of contents on each pageA title and a small description of contents on each pageMore graphics would helpMore graphics would help

3)3) Other comments and suggestionsOther comments and suggestionsSuggest making Suggest making ““searchsearch’’ function available function available -- it would help users a lotit would help users a lot““WhatWhat’’s news new”” information would be helpful in particular to the users who visinformation would be helpful in particular to the users who visit it the site regularlythe site regularlyIt would be useful as a global link on energy statistics It would be useful as a global link on energy statistics -- we do not recommend we do not recommend to introduce some fancy features, so it would be easy to access to introduce some fancy features, so it would be easy to access even for the even for the telephone dialtelephone dial--upsupsIt would be good to have a subIt would be good to have a sub--folder for the folder for the InterEnerStatInterEnerStat/Inter/Inter--secretariat secretariat Working Group on Energy Statistics so more information could be Working Group on Energy Statistics so more information could be provided for provided for the user accessing this website as not only the international, rthe user accessing this website as not only the international, regional egional organisationsorganisations would visit itwould visit it

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A few comments to concludeA few comments to conclude

As mentioned earlier, the site is not the final one. We wanted first to show the power and usefulness of such a site.

We also wanted to get the maximum number of comments and suggestions

You overwhelmed us by providing us with all these great comments

What’s next? What should be the priority?

Thank youThank you