16th South East Europe Energy Dialogue

Conference Agenda

 

The following is a list of the main topics which will be presented and discussed at the 16th South East Europe Energy Dialogue:

  • Presentation of the findings of IENE’s flagship publication, the “SEE Energy Outlook 2025/2026”
  • Strengthening Energy Security in a turbulent geopolitical environment
  • Global and regional energy demand and supply
  • Securing adequate oil and gas supply and the need for route diversification
  • The key role of strategic oil reserves, gas storage and LNG supply
  • The Vertical Gas Corridor as game changer for regional gas supply
  • Challenges facing the electricity markets in SEE: regional connectivity, digitalisation, price volatility, cybersecurity
  • The limitations of the Target Model and the need for electricity market reform
  • Establishing Carbon Emission markets in the West Balkan region and applying CBAM regulations
  • Promoting energy efficiency improvement in industry and buildings
  • Tackling energy poverty in SE Europe
  • Challenges facing the further use of Renewable Energy Sources including electricity curtailments and negative prices
  • The key role of electricity storage using batteries and hydro pumping schemes
  • PPA’s as tools for competitive electricity market operation
  • The prospects for advancing nuclear power in the region
  • Energy related investments in SEE and the challenges faced in financing new projects
  • Regulatory and licensing issues involved in cross border energy projects