World Energy Inside
November 2015
Key decisions approved at Executive Assembly
Ethiopia hosts successful Executive Assembly
The Ethiopian government hosted our annual Executive Assembly in Addis Ababa last month to much acclaim. It was addressed by the President of Ethiopia and welcomed representatives from over 47 member committees. In addition to discussions on global topics and the regional energy issues impacting the area, the meeting approved a number of resolutions, including a new brand for the Council, the location of our 2017 Executive Assembly, details of forthcoming reports and new officer appointments.
Paris COP 21
Taking part at COP21
Our recommendations to the 21st Conference of the Parties, COP21,presented at the Executive Assembly, were welcomed by Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. At COP21, the Council’s senior representatives and many members will be taking part in various sessions and getting feedback on our recommendations where we call for a “strong signal” and three key actions.
Joan MacNaughton talks to the media about the Index
Governments draw on Trilemma Index findings
The 2015 Trilemma Index was simultaneously launched in the UK, Sweden,Switzerland and Costa Rica to wide global expert and media interest. The Index is key and core to countries developing a sustainable energy system – some governments are already drawing on the results in the Index to help them devise well targeted policies. At the launches, the importance of applying the “Energy Trilemma” approach and the specific regional issues that the Index identifies was highlighted
Welcome to a new direct member Woodside
Welcome to our new direct member Woodside
Woodside, Australia’s most experienced LNG operator and largest independent oil and gas company who is recognised
across the world as an explorer, developer, producer and supplier, is the latest company to join the World Energy Council as a direct member.
Woodside will be supporting activities in the region, but also globally such as the World Energy Congress where Peter Coleman, CEO and MD, will be speaking on the global dynamics of LNG markets
Marie José Nadeau in Washington DC
North American region and the global stage
Marie-José Nadeau opened the 2015 North America Regional Energy Forum in October in Washington, DC, where she and the Regional Vice Chair for North America, Dean Oskvig, President and CEO of Black & Veatch Energy, both spoke to the theme “World Energy Council on the Global Stage: How Does North America Fit In?”. Other themes included regional perspectives on oil and natural gas; electric power; carbon capture and storage and COP21 issues
Clean Energy Week
Busy Zimbabwe Clean Energy, Clean Cities Week
The Zimbabwe Energy Council (ZEC) recently organised a Clean Energy Week 2015 on the topic “Clean Energy, Clean Cities” in Harare where the Minister of Energy and Power Development spoke about work on sustainable energy solutions.
At the Forum there were wide-ranging discussions on urban clean energy projects which included the potential of energy efficiency initiatives in buildings. The Future Energy Leader Zimbabwe Chapter was launched with Gloria Magombo, CEO for the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority expressing his support for the programme.
Experts at APGC in Daegu
The Changing World Gas Market
Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Gas Conference inaugural event in South Korea, Younghoon David Kim, Co-Chair of the World Energy Council, said that whilst the South Korean gas industry has a relatively short history of 30 years, it now stands near the level of developed countries.
He went on to talk about how the issues facing South Korea in many ways mirror what the gas industry as a whole is facing across the globe and described some possible solutions.
China’s role in the run up to COP21
China’s role in the run up to COP 21
This summer, China submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, INDC, but what role will it play at the 21st Conference of the Parties, COP21?
New FEL Peter Edwards met with Professor Zou Ji and Dr Fu Sha at China’s National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation who advised on China’s INDC submission to find out more about its plans and capacity to meet the 2⁰C climate goal.
Sipho Nkosis, CEO of Exxaro Resources, wins top SANEA award
Awards for outstanding players in South Africa
The 2015 SANEA / SANEDI Energy Awards were given to eleven companies and individuals for their outstanding contributions to South Africa’s economy. The awards are a result of member committee South African National Energy Association, SANEA, and the South African National Development Institute, SANEDI, joining forces to promote achievements by South Africans to ensure a sustainable energy future.
Portugal next venue for the 2017 Executive Assembly
At the Executive Assembly in Addis Ababa, Lisbon was chosen as the next city to host the World Energy Council Executive Assembly meeting in 2017.
Executive Secretary of the Associação Portuguesa da Energia, Bento Morais Sarmento, welcomes the decision and believes that Portugal is ready to showcase its energy achievements to the world. In the Council’s 2015 Energy Trilemma Index, Portugal ranked 34 out of 130 countries worldwide.
Commenting on the Trilemma Index ranking, Morais Sarmento said: “It is a solid, well-rounded score. Portugal has successfully liberalised its energy markets, expanded its renewable energy sector and lowered CO2 emissions. We are very happy to share our experience inside the World Energy Council community.”
2016 World Energy Congress momentum continues to build
Already 100 speakers from 40 countries including 12 ministers have now been confirmed as speakers at the World Energy Congress, for the international gathering of the energy community in Istanbul next year. The Congress is considered by global industry figures and policymakers as the first milestone on the long road from COP21.
The recent launch of the 2015 Trilemma Index enjoyed an exceptional level of media interest, and international attention is now on the Congress and what energy leaders will discuss. The team in London is observing the momentum around the Congress growing on a daily basis, as is reflected in the number and quality of speakers confirmed and the growing number of sponsorship deals which are being brokered.
