World Energy Inside
August 2015
Will shale technology change markets?
Shale technology – the new ‘Swing’ producer that sets global oil prices?
The emergence of shale technology, particularly in the US, is dramatically challenging the conventional rules of global oil markets, says Olivier Appert, President of the World Energy Council French Member Committee. Shale could become be the new ‘swing’ producer in setting the price of oil on global markets. “With the advent of non-conventional shale oil and gas production in the US, the dynamics of the global market could be about to dramatically change,” says Appert.
New Leader of PGP Knowledge Network
New Leadership for Performance of Generating Plant Knowledge Network
B. Prasada Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, India, is the new leader of the World Energy Council Performance of Generating Plant, PGP, Knowledge Network. Mr Rao is also a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, INAE. Mr Rao will be supported by two Vice Chairs: Nathalie Mendoza, Head of Statistics at EDF, France and Scott Stallard, Vice President, Black & Veatch Energy, USA.
Delegates discuss the challenges
Dreams, Science and Sustainable Energy
How to ensure that when policy makers come to an agreement that agreed actions are implemented, is one of many challenges being discussed in a series of global scenario workshops in London.
Among the issues being hotly debated are the impact of climate change, planetary boundaries, renewables system integration technology and changing market structures. Attendees include industry experts from Accenture Strategy, Enerstrat, Enel Spa, Imperial College London, Infosys and the Climate Group.
New Committee appointments across the globe
14 New Chairs and 7 New Secretaries for Member Committees across the world
From Latin American Caribbean to Europe, Central Asia to East Asia, the Pacific and South Asia, new Chairs and Secretaries of Membership Committees have been appointed. In welcoming the new Chairs and Secretaries, Christoph Frei, Secretary General said: “With constant change in the energy world and COP21 approaching, it is a time of great opportunity and challenge for all of our Member Committees.”
First meeting of Colombia Academy
Academy Programme Update
Since the launch in Argentina in 2014 of the first World Energy Academy programme designed to provide national level training programmes, countries from every region have expressed their support of the initiative. Almost 20 countries are planning to set up Academies, with 9 countries saying they will set up Academies in 2015. Academies in Colombia, Italy and Mexico are already off the ground.
Dr Balan – dedicated to energy
Love What You Do – A lifetime in Energy
Dr. Gheorghe Balan, born in 1929, is celebrating his 86th anniversary and 62 years of continuous professional activity in the Romanian energy sector. Highly involved in all the activities of the World Energy Council Romanian National Committee for 47 years, Dr. Gheorghe Balan has been honoured with the Diplomat ‘Lifetime Energy Excellence Award” at the Gala of Romanian Energy Awards 2015 for his commitment to work in the energy sector.
Start early – new school textbook
Lebanon Committee Supports Start Early Schools Education Intiative
In 2014 the Lebanon Member Committee awarded a $1,500 grant to the Lebanese International University to develop a textbook on renewable energy for elementary schools in Lebanon. The textbook, which will be available at the Beirut Energy Forum, covers renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and hydro using simple terminologies and an approach that is suitable for young children with limited knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Japhet – a FEL-100
What it means to be a FEL-100: Japhet E. Miano Kariuki
Based in the Philippines, Japhet is a consultant who encourages foreign investment into the Philippines’ Extractive (Energy and Mining), Finance and Services Industry. “Energy is the golden thread – without it there can be no economic prosperity.” Japhet talks about what led him to becoming a FEL-100 and what it means to him as he looks ahead to the future.
More than 20 ministers confirmed
Global Leaders gathering for World Energy Council Executive Assembly
More than 20 ministers from Africa and beyond have already confirmed their attendance, together with some of the most influential business and policy figures in the global energy sector. Discussions will focus on how Africa can grow and create development opportunities, whilst also considering evolving climate policies and new resilience challenges and the challenge of how to get investors and politicians to work together to find ways of overcoming the obstacles.
Speakers 05-08-2015
Turkish Government Looks Forward To Hosting 2016 World Energy Congress
At a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey’s Energy Minister, H.E Taner Yildiz announced Turkey’s commitment to the World Energy Congress. The first list of over 40 confirmed speakers, including 7 ministers, for the 23rd World Energy Congress, “the Energy Olympics”, on 9-13 October 2016 in Istanbul has been confirmed. With 70 sessions exploring energy issues that have an impact on economic growth and competitiveness, energy access, environment, political integration and regional dynamics, this is a must attend event.
