Focusing on “Greece’s Energy Future in a Constantly Changing International Environment”, IENE’s 19th National Energy Conference “Energy and Development 2014” will be held in Athens, on Athens, November 11-12, 2014Focusing on "Greece’s Energy Future in a Constantly Changing International Environment”, IENE’s 19th National Energy Conference "Energy and Development 2014” will be held in Athens, on Athens, November 11-12, 2014. As indicated by its main subject, this year’s "Energy and Development” Conference will be enhanced by the participation of senior executives from prominent European energy organizations and institutes in the field of energy, who will provide the international perspective of Greece’s energy sector.
Geopolitics, sustainability, energy security and related economic development are some of the key parameters of the Greek energy system and those in other countries of SE Europe which IENE’s 19th Annual National Conference "Energy & Development 2014” will address. The planned 2nd international licensing round for oil and gas exploration in offshore areas in the Ionian and south of Crete, the ongoing exploration in the EEZ of Cyprus, the South Corridor’s passage through Turkey, Greece, Albania and Italy, the continuing financial crisis in Greece and the Eurozone, the current violent political transformation in the Middle East and the ethnic stife among others form a complex geopolitical setting that will, undoubtedly, influence Greece’s and the region’s energy developments. The high cost for the introduction of RES in Greece and SE Europe and how it affects future investment and energy policies is also a major area of concern and a prime topic in this year’s conference.
All the aforementioned aspects and their interaction influence the situation in Greece, SE Europe and neighbouring countries, as far as energy, being one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy, is concerned. Thus, they will form the background of presentations and discussions that will take place during the "Energy and Development 2014” conference.
Mrs. Beate Raabe (Secretary General, Eurogas, Brussels), Ambassador
Jan-Meinte Postma (Special Envoy of the Secretary General, Energy Charter, Brussels),
Mr. Jan Van Aken (Secretary General, EFET), Mr. Chris Beddoes (Secretary
General, Fuels Europe, Europe, Brussels), Mr.Simon Uzunov (Head of Electric Unit,
Energy Community, Vienna), Mr. Jan Ingwersen (Business Area Manager, Markets,
ENTSO-G), Mr. Dan Staniaszek (Senior Expert, Buildings Performance Institute
Europe - BPIE, Brussels), are some of the senior executives of European
organizations who will participate in the conference. Representatives from IEA,
the European Commission and Eurelectric are also expected to attend this major
annual IENE event.
Experts and professionals of international esteem, like Dr.Leo Drollas (independent
consultant, UK) and Mr. Solon Kassinis, (founder and Managing Director of
Kassinis International Consulting Ltd and former Vice President of KRETYK,
Cyprus) will be among the speakers.
High-ranking representatives of Greece’s energy sector, including Dr.Nikos Vasilakos (Chairman, Regulatory Energy Authority - RAE, Greece), who will be the conference’s keynote speaker, Mr. Spyros Paleoyianis (CEO, Public Gas Corporation of Greece – DEPA, Member of IENE's Board of Directors, Greece) and Prof. Pantelis Capros (Chairman of IENE’s Scientific Committee and Director of E3MLab, NTUA, Greece) will actively participate in this year’s "Energy and Development” conference.
The conference’s sessions will cover the following subjects:
·The Changing International Energy Environment and the New Challenges
·The Geopolitical Dimension of Energy and the Role of Greece in EU’s Security of Energy Supply
·Trends in the European Electricity Sector and the Outlook of Greece’s Electricity Market
·A Strategy for RES Development and the Emphasis on Energy Efficiency
·The key role of natural gas in Europe’s energy markets, the SE European region and the role of Greece
·Latest developments in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production in Greece and the East Mediterranean
The "Energy & Development 2014” conference is organized once again under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change and will take place at the "Eugenides Foundation” conference facilities in Faliron, a short distance from the center of Athens (387, Syngrou Av., 175 64, Athens).
The main sponsors of the 19th Annual National Conference "Energy & Development 2014” include Greece’s Public Gas Corporation S.A. (DEPA S.A.) and Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm (KG Law Firm, Greece). Hellenic Petroleum S.A., Energean Oil and Gas Co. and TERNA Energy SA are the conference’s supporters. SEE News and Energia.gr are the conference’s media partners.
