Following the Institute’s New Year reception on January 24 at the Athens Club, IENE is moving ahead with its plans to organise an exciting series of events in different countries in SE Europe
On Wednesday, January 24, the annual 'PROMETHEUS' awards were presented by the Institute of Energy for Southeast Europe (IENE), honoring individuals for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of specific areas of the energy sector
The Institute of Energy of South-East Europe (IENE) has uploaded in its Youtube channel, a video on the celebration of its 20-year anniversary. IENE marked this milestone with a special event, held on November 14, 2023, as part of the 27th 'Energy and Development' National Conference (14-15 November, 2023)
Today, the global energy landscape presents a complex and challenging scenario. Despite significant advancements in renewable energy technologies, the world’s energy system remains predominantly reliant on fossil fuels and is likely to remain so in the foreseeable future. On the other hand, this heavy dependence on fossil fuels is of critical concern, considering their role in greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
The Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) wishes to invite its members, associates and friends to its annual festive event for the cutting of the traditional New Year cake. The event will provide the opportunity to IENE's management to get together with the members of the Institute, as well as to inform them on its planned activities for 2024
In his New Year Message to the partners of the Institute the Chairman, Mr. Costis Stambolis, provides a concise overview of the Institute’s achievements during last year, looks at the challenges which lie ahead and discusses some of the plans for the current year
The video recording from the Institute’s latest Webinar on “Energy Security in SEE Europe and the East Mediterranean” which was held online on December 19,is now available and has been uploaded on the U Tube channel of the IENE
The Overview and Conclusions of the 27 th “Energy & Development” conference which was organised by the Institute on November 14- 15, 2023 in Athens have now been completed and are available through the conference microsite (here). This document provides a comprehensive review of IENE’s annual conference while it summarises the key points raised by speakers and moderators.
On December 28 the Institute sent to its members the latest IENE News issue (No 11) which corresponds to the Autumn/Winter 2023 period. (here) In it’s editorial entitled, “When basic tenets of energy collide” the question is put forward as to how long the observed market tranquility is going to last in view of rising geopolitical turbulence and destabilisation concerns in the broader region
«A false feeling of resignation in energy market dynamics seems to continue unabated into the new year despite rising geopolitical concerns, especially in the Middle East.”, notes in its Editorial IENE’s latest Energy Weekly Report which was sent to members and associates earlier today.
As we bid farewell to 2023 we cannot help but look back and highlight some important milestones reached over the last 12 months. Achievements are equally spread over a number of areas including the completion of major research and studies, the launching of the Institute’s Advisory Services, the undertaking of the third series of seminars on Energy & Geopolitics and the staging of important events all over SE Europe
With more than 200 participants from all different countries in SE Europe, and beyond, the Institute held just before Christmas a highly focused Webinar on energy security in SE Europe and the East Mediterranean
The 2nd international conference on “Türkiye Oil and Gas” was successfully held at the Marriott Marmara Hotel in Istanbul on December 13&14. This was a major regional energy event which attracted more than 50 speakers and 200 delegates from all over Europe, SEE, the Black Sea and the Middle East
Over the past years IENE has been covering extensively and consistently energy security issues through newsletters, relevant studies, conferences, and seminars. On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, the Institute convenes a special webinar on “Energy Security in SE Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean”
The general video with the highlights of the 27th National Conference "Energy & Development 2023" organized by the Institute of Energy for South- East Europe (IENE) on November 14 and 15 in Athens was posted today and is available on IENE's Youtube channel
IENE's pioneering study concerning the prospects for carbon capture, storage, and utilization technologies (CCUS) in Greece and Southeast Europe, was presented before the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic Parliament on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Europe’s energy security remains a key concern despite the progress the region has made in weaning itself off Russia’s gas imports. Throughout 2022 and 2023, European countries have significantly increased their reliance on alternative energy sources, reducing their dependence on Russian natural gas and swiftly replenishing their gas storage levels
On November 21, 2023, IENE released its Briefing Note No. 19 entitled “EU Probe on Chinese EV Sales to Europe” which was sent to its Members on the same day. As Europe is frantically trying to decarbonise its transport sector by massively expanding the use of electric vehicles (EV) while bolstering its car industry, growing Chinese EV imports are posing an existential threat
With Greece's Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Theodoros Skylakakis, as its keynote speaker, the 27th annual National "Energy and Development" Conference of the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE), was held at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens on Novembver 14/15. The Minister's speech focused on the government's next steps regarding the challenges of both the green transition and the energy crisis in the new challenging geopolitical environment