Last Wednesday, May 24 the Chairman of the Institute, Mr.Costis Stambolis, accompanied by the Secretary General, Mr.Costas Theofylactos traveled to Istanbul, Turkey where they visited the Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPIAS) and in a specially organised event they presented IENE’s recently released flagship publication, the “SEE Energy Outlook 2021/2022”
In 2020 IENE introduced its series of Fact Sheets which aim to present in a comprehensive yet concise manner a broad range of subjects related to the energy sector in SE Europe. Following the publication in April 2020 of its latest Fact Sheet on SEE Electricity, today the Institute present its new Fact Sheet which deals with Gas Markets in Europe and the Russian-Ukraine Conflict.
ENE’s long established event, the “SE Europe Energy Dialogue”, this year is to be held on June 16 - 17, 2022 in Thessaloniki in hybrid form. The purpose of this regional forum, which is being organized by IENE with the support of leading international and regional organizations and major energy companies, is to bring together high-ranking government officials, senior business executives and energy experts from all countries of S.E. Europe and beyond.
The fourth in the row public presentation of IENE’s major reference study, the “ The SEE Energy Outlook 2021/2022” is to take place in Istanbul, Turkey’s biggest city and top commercial center, next Tuesday, May 24. The event is organised in association with the region’s leading energy exchange, Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPIAS) (aşyoncası Sokak No:1/F F2 Blok, 34485 Sarıyer, Istanbul) where it will be hosted and will start at 14:00 according to the presentation programme (see here).
In a well organised event held in association with Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry last Wednesday (11/5) in Belgrade, the Institute presented its flagship publication, the “SEE Energy Outlook 2012/2022” to a packed audience. More than 100 energy professionals and senior executives from Serbia’s buoyant energy sector participated in this two and a half hour event which was sponsored by SEEPEX, Serbia’s South East European Power Exchange.
Following an invitation by the organisers the Chairman and Executive Director of IENE participated once again in "Flame", Europe’s biggest and most influential energy and gas conference. The conference took place as usual at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam from May 3-5. Inevitably a fair amount of presentations and panel discussions evolved around energy security and the gas supply gap emerging across Europe as a result of EU’s sanctions against Russia.
The third in the row public presentation of IENE’s major reference study, the “ The SEE Energy Outlook 2021/2022” is to take place in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, next Wednesday, May 11.
IENE has just released a new Working Paper, entitled “The Hellenic countries’ role in the new Eastern Mediterranean-Persian Gulf geostrategic ‘Great Game’ and Region-Building”, authored by Dr. Thrassy Marketos, an IENE Visiting Research Fellow. Dealing with the geostrategic issue of the role of the Greek countries in the new Eastern Mediterranean-Persian Gulf Region, this newly published Working Paper (No. 32).
IENE’s long established event, the “SE Europe Energy Dialogue”, this year is to be held on June 16 - 17, 2022 in Thessaloniki in hybrid form. The purpose of this regional forum, which is being organized by IENE with the support of leading international and regional organizations and major energy companies, is to bring together high-ranking government officials, senior business executives and energy experts from all countries of S.E. Europe and beyond.
Held in the exclusive Piraeus Marine Club last Wednesday (27/4) the 20th Mare Forum Greece meeting proved a huge success as it attracted some of the top names from Greece’s shipping community. The Mare Forum series of conferences around the globe have emerged over the last ten years or so as one of the most influential live platforms enhancing discussion and networking among principals,ship-owners,ship-managers,charterers,traders,capital providers,maritime lawyers and energy executives.
Following the organization by IENE of the 25th National Conference ‘’Energy & Development 2021’’, which was held in hybrid form in Athens last December, a video with an overview and testimonials has now been uploaded on the Institute’s YouTube channel
Hydrocarbons will continue to be a key component of the energy mix at global and European level, including Greece, for several years to come, according to a Special Report prepared by IENE on the “Economic and Geopolitical Benefits of Hydrocarbon Exploitation in Greece”, which was released and presented at an online press conference on Monday, April 18.
On Tuesday, April 12, the Institute of Energy of Southeast Europe (IENE) organized a webinar on "Solid Waste and Energy", which focused on the solutions and opportunities to transform the management of municipal waste in Greece from a problem into an opportunity for wider development.
On Monday, April 11, the Institute uploaded on its site (IENE.gr) a major report prepared by its research staff in close cooperation with the Hydrocarbons (upstream) Committee of IENE which is chaired by Ms. Teresa Fokianou.
Following a well attended press conference held yesterday in Athens, where the Institute presented its recently released flagship publication, the “SEE Energy Outlook 2021/2022”, to Greek and foreign journalists IENE has now confirmed plans for two new roadshows in the region in order to promote the “Outlook” study.
In its latest News Analysis posted yesterday, and freely accessible, IENE raises the issue of whether the EU is capable of ending its overgrown dependence on Russian energy imports. Over the last 50 years or so the EU and Europe in general have become over dependent on Russian oil, gas and coal imports.
As gas is increasingly becoming a main stay in the overall energy equation the need for vital and accurate information on gas use and markets in SE Europe is of paramount importance. Hence, it was decided by IENE’s management team to expand the current,weekly, newsletter on electricity markets so as to include gas. Efforts to include reporting on gas commenced in late February but it was only on last Wednesday that the preparation of a proper issue became possible.
Following publication of the Institute’s major energy study of SE Europe and its official presentation in Athens (1/3) and Sofia (8/3), a flood of congratulatory and support messages has come through from colleagues and friends from almost all countries in the region and beyond. It appears that the present study has come to fill a huge void in our current knowledge and understanding of the regional energy market, its structure and dynamics.
The just published major study by IENE concerning the energy situation and prospects in SE Europe, the “SEE Energy Outlook 2021/2022”, was presented on Tuesday, March 8, in Sofia to a highly select audience comprising members of parliament, senior government officials, ambassadors, energy experts, academics and high-level company executives.
The dramatic events of the last few days, especially following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing hostilities, currently in full swing, combined with the negative effects on the economy as a result of the rapid rise in energy prices, have forced many companies to reconsider priorities and adjust their business planning.