IENE - Institute of Energy for South - East Europe

Greek-Turkish Energy Relations have entered a new phase following the successful #1stGreekTurkishEnergyForum which was convened by #IENE and was successfully held in Istanbul on April 25, 2024. Following consultations between the steering committee and participants the Conclusions and Recommendations of the Forum have now been finalised and can be seen here https://lnkd.in/dvbfkcMD IENE proposes a series of specific actions aiming at the further improvement and cooperation between #Greece and #Turkey in the #energysector. The setting up of a joint working group under the auspices of the Institute which will meet twice a year is one such action, as well as the preparation of a detailed report where actual projects involving participation from Greek and Turkish companies and experts can be identified. Furthermore,the organisation of the Greek-Turkish Energy Forum on a regular basis, say once every two years, is seen as yet another step which will enhance Greek-Turkish energy cooperation. (https://lnkd.in/dyFmduxZ)

The IENE Research Team has just completed a timely study concerning "The Role of #GreenBonds in #financingrenewables and #lowcarbonprojects in #SEEurope" (https://lnkd.in/dS7QdEWM) The study points out that the use of #ESGcriteria is becoming more and more relevant for project investment worldwide, highlighting the role of green bonds. In addition, the IENE study focusses on the important role of green finance in enhancing #greenenergysolutions, especially in the countries of SE Europe, while it attempts to predict the outlook and challenges of green finance in volatile economic conditions. The alignment of sovereign green bond markets with the energy transition is discussed thoroughly in latest IENE study, providing a detailed overview of the global sovereign green bond market. Moreover, the role of exchanges in accelerating the growth of the green bond market is also emphasized. As of January 2021, #IENE became the #firstorganisation in #Greece and #SEEurope to be #grantedApprovedVerifierstatus under the #ClimateBondStandard. IENE’s latest Study can be found here https://lnkd.in/dYEf7_RF

On June 19-20, I had the pleasure of attending the 15th Southeast Europe Energy Dialogue organized by the IENE - Institute of Energy for South - East Europe in Thessaloniki where I moderated a panel on Electricity Market Dynamics in the region focusing on Infrastructure and Markets with excellent panelists Efi Milioni Pandelis Biskas Aleksandar Mijuskovic Stelioss Kromlidis Shkelqim Bozgo and Antonios Kontoleon. #EnergyTransition #ClimatePolicy #EnergySecurity

I am honored to be a part of Session VII - SEE Gas Market Dynamics together with Charles Ellinas Theodora Georgieva @Kostis Sifnaios @Milan Zdravkovic Gerasimos Avlonitis moderated by John Roberts in #IENE at the latest #SEEuropeEnergyDialogue by attending online.

This year’s #SEEuropeEnergyDialogue, which took place in Thessaloniki on June 19/20, attracted strong interest from business, academia, governments and regional organizations. The proceedings of the 15th SEEED began with an address by the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Mrs. Alexandra Sdoukou. The address by Mr. Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community, an EU organization based in Vienna that facilitates the integration of the Western Balkans and wider SE Europe into the European Acquis in the energy sector, was particularly significant. A highlight of the 15th SEEED was the address by H.E. Mr. #XiaoJunzheng, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Greece. In the Ambassadors Forum which followed H.E. Mr. Matthew Lodge, Ambassador of the United Kingdom, and H.E. Mr. #ArifMammadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan, under the moderation of Ambassador a.h. Michael Christides highlighted the prospects for #energycooperation between countries in the region. Furthermore, the critical importance of #energysecurity in #SEEurope and the #SouthernMediterranean was emphasized by acclaimed experts from the region and beyond. These included Mr. SLAVTCHO NEYKOV, Dr. #WilliamGillett, Ms. Eugenia Gusilov. Topics concerning the dynamics of #electricitymarkets in SE Europe, as well as the development of related infrastructure, were analyzed by prominent figures such as Professor Pandelis Biskas , Mr. Aleksandar Mijuskovic and Mr. Antonios Kontoleon. The trends and opportunities for the development of #nuclearenergy in power generation in the region, particularly in light of the EU's revised "green" policy (New Taxonomy), were discussed by key industry figures such as Mr. Tim Yeo and Dr. Teodor Chirica. Additionally, the conference featured distinguished experts in #hydrocarbon exploration, such as Dr. Amit Mor and Dr. Efthimios Tartaras, including Dr. Gerasimos Avlonitis, Mr. Konstantinos Sifnaios and Mr. Milan Zdravkovic. Critical issues related to the regional #energytransition, such as #decarbonization, #renewableenergysources (#RES), and #energyefficiency, were the focus of a session coordinated by Mr. Gus J. Papamichalopoulos. Participants included Mr. Spyros Kiartzis and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhsin Mazman. The session on #alternativeenergysolutions, such as #greenfuels, #biomethane, #hydrogen, and #carboncapture, #utilization, and #storage (#CCUS), featured contributions from Ms. Liana Gouta, Mr. Georgios Exarchou, and Professor #VassiliosVeskoukis. Find out more information here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPns_kTH

It was an honor to attend the 15th SouthEast Europe Energy Dialogue (SEEED), invited by IENE - Institute of Energy for South - East Europe in Thessaloniki on June 19-20, 2024. SEE Energy Dialogue is an annual reference point for the energy community of SE Europe, bringing together officials, experts and industry representatives to discuss critical issues. This year, the conference focused on topics such as: - Energy security - Geopolitical and diplomatic priorities - The transition to clean energy in Southeast Europe and beyond Special thanks to President and CEO Costis Stambolis and the IENE team for the excellent organization of a conference that contributes to the exchange of ideas, the discussion of critical issues and the promotion of dialogue and cooperation. https://lnkd.in/dDET5T7p #RENEL #IENE #SEEED #Energy #SoutheastEurope #SustainableDevelopment #EnergySecurity

The latest #SEEuropeEnergyDialogue, now in its 15th edition, which took place in Thessaloniki last week (June19/20) provided an excellent opportunity for the network of partners and associates of the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (#IENE) to get together, in person or online, and engage in a fruitful discussion and exchange of views on several challenging energy and environmental issues which our part of the world now faces. This tight knit group of partners and associates in SE Europe and beyond which the IENE has painstakingly put together over the last decade or so, has developed into a first class colloquium which focuses on the challenging environmental and energy issues which confront our region.Last week most of these partners came together during the annual SEE Energy Dialogue. This year Partners and Associates came from #Bulgaria, #Romania, #Serbia, #Montenegro, #Albania, #Turkey, #Israel, #Cyprus, the #UK and #Greece while senior executives from a number of regional and international bodies also participated representing the Energy Community, European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC), FuelsEurope and Concawe, the New Nuclear Watch Institute (NNWI) and UNICEN. #Energysecurity, #geopolitics and #energytransition were the subjects which dominated this one and a half day high level meeting which also included an #AmbassadorsForum, while Greece’ Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy delivered one of the keynote addresses. To see the programme of the 15th SEE Energy Dialogue, the names nd bios of the various speakers and a review of the issues discussed as presented in the specially prepared Background Paper go to the special microsite of the event here https://lnkd.in/d24n6uc4

Big thanks to IENE - Institute of Energy for South - East Europe and Chairman Mr. Stambolis for the invitation to participate in the 15th edition of the South East Europe Energy Dialogue organized last week in Thessaloniki, Greece. It was a pleasure to participate in the panel on 'Alternative Energy Solutions: Green Fuels, Biomethane, Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Use and Storage' moderated by Mr. Nikos Sofianos and to share insights and discuss market developments with esteemed co-panelists Ms. Liana Gouta, Dr. Nikolaos Koukouzas, Prof. Vassilios Vescoukis and Mr. Theodore Terzopoulos.

Excited to have presented at IENE - Institute of Energy for South - East Europe 's #15thSouthEastEuropeEnergyDialogue in Thessaloniki!  My presentation, "Energy Options in the East Mediterranean," highlighted the region's immense potential and strategic significance in the global energy landscape, covering several issues such as: 1. Geopolitical Importance: At the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, the East Med's strategic location can transform it into a major energy hub. 2. Economic and Social Dynamics: From Greece's steady growth to Lebanon's economic challenges, we explored the diverse economic landscapes influencing energy strategies. 3. Natural Resources: Rich in oil and gas, the region also boasts significant renewable energy potential, making it crucial for future energy security. 4. Energy Security: Discussed the impact of regional conflicts and the role of the several players and international partnerships in stabilizing and securing energy supplies. 5. Future Prospects: Emphasized the need for regional cooperation to exploit and export energy resources effectively, contributing to both local development and European energy security. Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in this vital dialogue. #Energy #EastMediterranean #IENE #Sustainability #Energytransition #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity

🎙 It was my pleasure to be invited by IENE - Institute of Energy for South - East Europe to speak at the 15th annual South East Europe Energy Dialogue in Thessaloniki, Greece 🇬🇷 held on the 19-20 June.  I intervened in the panel on Alternative Energy Solutions: Green Fuels, Biomethane, Hydrogen, CCUS, together with other senior business executives and energy experts. Since its inception in 2007 in Thessaloniki, the annual “SEE Energy Dialogue” has united senior representatives from various energy sector disciplines across the region, fostering the exchange of information, ideas, and cooperation. Organised almost every year by IENE with support from leading organisations and major energy companies, this forum covers the entire energy spectrum and aims to create a Southeast European energy bridge connecting East, West, North, and South, addressing the region's complex energy and environmental challenges.   🍃 ⛽ During my intervention, I mentioned among others, that liquid fuels provide 97% of the #energy that moves people and goods in Europe. It is therefore vital that we work together to decarbonise our sector to contribute to meeting climate neutrality by 2050.   The good news is that this transformation has already started, with the conversions of conventional refineries to bio-refineries, many ongoing sustainable fuels projects, co-processing of sustainable, circular feedstocks in refineries, reducing thus the carbon footprint of our products, alongside investments in RES, e-charging Green Hydrogen, CCUS. But this is not enough. We need EU legislation to take an integrated approach to the transition of the liquid fuels and products sector, considering all modes of transport in order to successfully meet climate neutrality goals. 🚌 🚛 🚜 ✈ 🚢 🚗   Furthermore, I raised the concern that the energy transition must not leave anyone behind. In Greece, which has the oldest fleet among EU countries, which means that it is difficult for citizens to afford a new vehicle – even a conventional one – we should be extremely cautious and ensure mobility is accessible to everyone. We must consider all decarbonisation solutions including #renewablefuels for every mode of transport, not just aviation and maritime.   Due to prior commitments overseas, I was unable to attend in person and participated via video.