Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Once again the Institute, actively participated in this year ‘s Hydra Shipping Conference which took place on September 16 on the island of Hydra in Greece and brought together some top paragons of Greek shipping
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Now in its 270th issue the Institute’s weekly analysis provides a comprehensive account of how the region’s electricity and gas markets function week in week out. Based on information available from the various European energy exchanges and company sources the IENE report informs on market movements, prices swings and energy between the various countries in the region.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Record deployment of clean energy technologies, such as solar PV and batteries, is propelling unprecedented growth in the critical minerals markets. According to the IEA, electric car sales increased by 60% in 2022, exceeding 10 million units worldwide. Energy storage systems experienced even more rapid growth, with capacity additions doubling in 2022. Solar PV installations continue to shatter previous records, and wind power is set to resume its upward march after two subdued years.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
As Europe’s energy security situation has come to the fore following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, the role of the Persian Gulf as a major oil and gas supplier to the continent is being reassessed together with the importance of renewable energy sources sources and hydrogen.
Friday, July 28, 2023
The 27th Annual National Conference "Energy and Development», organized by IENE and to be held on November 14 and 15, 2023, at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens, will focus on the interaction of energy security with geopolitics and the challenges involved in the transformation of the energy sector.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) refers to a suite of technologies that can play a diverse role in meeting the global energy and climate goals and can be applied communally to enhance energy transition. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), currently there are around 35 commercial facilities worldwide deploying CCUS to industrial processes, fuel transformation and power generation.
Friday, July 14, 2023
The 35th Annual General Meeting of the Institute, with 34 of its partners (out of 42) in attendance in person or via teleconference, was held on July 10 at the offices of its partner Mr. Gus Papamichalopoulos at KG Law firm in Athens.
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Upon the invitation of the organizers the Chairman of IENE, Mr. Costis Stambolis took part in the annual Balkan and Black Sea Energy Forum (here) which was held at the prestigious Athens Club on July 5
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Upon an invitation by the organisers the Chairman and Executive Director of IENE participated in this year’s international conference organised by the Athenian Policy Forum on June 30-July 1 .In a well attended event which was held in the leafy campus of Deree College just outside Athens, the Chairman of IENE, Costis Stambolis expanded on the theme of “ The Evolving Energy Scene in SE Europe”
Monday, July 3, 2023
A large number of on-line viewers attended the special Webinar organized by IENE on June 29, 2023, during which the findings of the recent research of the Institute on “Energy and Employment in Greece” were presented
Monday, July 3, 2023
Energy subsidies and government interventions refer to specific initiatives to keep prices for consumers below market levels (e.g. reduced tax rates on road transport fuels) or for producers above market levels (e.g. feed-in tariffs), or to reduce costs for consumers or producers by granting specific benefits
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The Institute of Energy for South East Europe (IENE) has conducted a new study titled "Energy and Employment in Greece," with the objective of assessing employment in the broader energy sector, including energy production, transportation, and management. The study also examines the emerging employee profile and identifies potential opportunities for future employment growth in the energy sector in Greece by 2025 and 2030.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Following an invitation by the organizers IENE attended the 3rd edition of the largest green forum in the SEE region, titled “Green Transition CEE – Energy Connectivity, Green Financing and Innovations”, which took place on June 20-22, at the Sofia Event Center in Bulgaria.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Last Tuesday, June 20, the “Fueling the Energy Transition with Nuclear” conference jointly convened by the New Nuclear Watch Institute (NNWI) and the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) took place in Budapest.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the Master program in Energy: Strategy, Law and Economics for the academic year 2023-2024. The Graduate Program is fully taught in English.
Friday, June 16, 2023
IENE’s latest Fact Sheet (no 9), on the trends of Electromobility in SEE Europe, has just been uploaded on the Institute’s website
Friday, June 9, 2023
Following an invitation by BPIE’s management IENE participated in the first EU Building Stock Observatory (BSO), meeting organized by BPIE in Brussels on May 24, 2023. The Institute was represented by Mr. Costas Theofylaktos, Secretary General of IENE and Chairman of the Institute’s “Energy Efficiency” Scientific Committee
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The New Nuclear Watch Institute (NNWI) and IENE have joined forces to convene a conference that will provide a detailed look at how the nuclear energy industry can lead the world’s transition to net zero by harnessing recent advances in nuclear technologies.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Despite possibly the most turbulent year in recent history for the European energy markets, the number and volume of PPAs remained impressively stable. 2022 saw disclosed contracted volumes of 8.4 GW – a 21% decrease with respect to 10.7 GW in 2021, based on data provided by Pexapark, a Swiss-based advisory company, specialised in renewable energy. Deal count increased 4.5% year-on-year, with a total of at least 161 deals in lieu of 154 the year before
Monday, June 5, 2023
Since 1972, when the UN first started the World Environment Day, - at a time when the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) was established based in Nairobi, Kenya-, to raise awareness of the problems and challenges faced by the natural environment from anthropogenic activities, the global community has been rather ineffective in adopting the best policies and actions that would prevent the observed climate change
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