With strong support from local industry the Institute is currently conducting an important study in order to estimate the necessary investment (CAPEX) and operational cost of Greece’s first major CCUS hub. The present study follows an earlier one by IENE on, “CCUS Technologies in Greece-Prospects for implementation” (here) which was completed in 2023
It was on July 16, 2003 that the group of 15 founding members of the Institute met formally in the premises of the National Research Foundation, in Athens to sign the Articles of Association of the newly born Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) and discuss its prospects in the then fast changing economic and social environment of South East Europe
IENE has just released the Conclusions & Recommendations of the 1st "Greek - Turkish Energy Forum", which was convened by the Institute and took place in Istanbul on April 25, 2024
On June 19/20 the Institute organised with great success the 15th SEE Energy Dialogue, which was held at the MET Hotel in Thessaloniki, attracting considerable attention from all countries in South East Europe
The IENE Research Team has just completed a timely study concerning "The Role of Green Bonds in financing renewables and low carbon projects in SE Europe"
In 2023, the EU gas system consolidated the notable changes initiated in 2022 to reduce reliance on Russian supply through increased LNG imports and demand reduction. This supply shift lead to an important reshuffling of gas transit flows within the EU network moving away from the historical East-West transmission corridor. These reshuffled flows continued in 2023 and 2024 so far
This latest IENE study, entitled “Energy Trends 2023-2024”, provides comprehensive information and data on the emerging trends in the European and mainly in the Greek energy market for 2023 and the first quarter of 2024
This year’s SE Europe Energy Dialogue, which took place in Thessaloniki on June 19/20, attracted strong interest from business, academia, governments and regional organizations. Organized annually by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE), this year's conference featured prominent experts, executives, and diplomats among the speakers. The agenda focused on energy security, geopolitical and diplomatic priorities, and the transition to clean energy in SE Europe and beyond
Since its very start in June 2007, in Thessaloniki, the annual “SEE Energy Dialogue” has brought together representatives at senior level from all countries in the region who between them have covered a wide spectrum of disciplines in the broader energy sector
Highlighting the enhanced geopolitical and diplomatic context of energy developments in Southeast Europe and their significant role in interconnections and energy security in Europe and worldwide, the 15th Southeast Europe Energy Dialogue (SEEED) will be held on Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 20, 2024. This annual event is organized by the Institute of Energy of South East Europe (IENE) and is once again taking place in Thessaloniki
With less than a week now left for the annual SEE Energy Dialogue interest from companies, stake holders and energy professionals from all countries in the region is running high. With some 50 speakers, panelists and moderators having confirmed their participation and many more delegates attending in person and online, this year’s event promises to be one of the best attended in recent years
The detailed programme for this year’s SEE Energy Dialogue has just been released and has been posted on the event’s site. More than 45 speakers, panelists and moderators which come from the Balkans and the East Mediterranean but also from other European countries will participate in this unique one-and-a-half-day event. Although the focus of the event is the broader SE European region, the global and European perspective will be discussed at length
The 28th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition came to an end today (June 7) proving once again that it is the most sought-after event to conduct business and set the policy agenda for an industry that controls over 80% of the world trade and is projected to be worth $4.2 trillion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7% till 2031
As preparations mount for the annual SE Europe Energy Dialogue which IENE is organising once again in Thessaloniki, Greece’ s northern capital, on June 19/20 interest is running high among speakers, delegates and supporting companies and organisations
In the current public debate concerning sustainable energy solutions, few topics dominate the agenda quite like artificial intelligence (AI), whether the focus is on unprecedented demand for electricity or the tools that could revolutionize the generation, management, and distribution of power
The 3rd Tirana Energy Forum, organized by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) in collaboration with SEA Consulting, was successfully held on Thursday, May 30, in the Albanian capital
With Greece having the rotating chair of EMGF for this year it organised the group’s annual get together in Athens on May 27/28. A select group of senior government officials and company executives had been invited to attend this highly focused gathering and exchange views on latest developments in natural gas exploration and production prospects but also discuss related issues such as CCUS and hydrogen
The Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) in partnership with SEA Consulting is organizing the 3rd Tirana Energy Forum on Thursday May 30, 2024, in order to examine and discuss current aspects of Albania’s energy sector but also explore its growth potential, including the furthering of cooperation with neighboring countries
On May 22 a highly focused event convened by Greece’s Independent Gas Transmission Operator, DESFA, was held in Vouliagmeni, Athens in order to discuss latest gas market developments but also host the region’s TSO’s as they strive to deepen collaboration in order to launch the Vertical Gas Corridor
Speaking at the Balkan Energy Forum last Friday (24/5) which was successfully organised in Greece’s northern energy centre in Kozani, Macedonia (here), the chairman of the Institute Costis Stambolis had the opportunity to address some of the pressing energy issues affecting the region. Which are none other than the significant energy import dependence and the still high use of coal and lignite
