World Energy Inside
October 2016
World Energy Council issues call to action: energy sector to embrace new 7 realities
World Energy Council issues call to action: energy sector to embrace new 7 realities
The World Energy Council issued a statement calling on the energy sector to embrace a historic opportunity to redefine the energy contract ahead of the 23rd World Energy Congress held in Istanbul between 9 and13 October. The reality that per capita demand for energy will peak before 2030, the reality that we haven’t done enough to decarbonise our economies and the realities for national and private balance sheets were some of the 7 realities highlighted in the statement. Marie-José Nadeau, retiring Chair, World Energy Council, said: “The grand energy transition is an unstoppable phenomenon. Adapting to this new reality with innovative technologies and different business models will require a massive effort and our ability to respond rapidly will define both winners and losers.”
World Energy Council welcomes new Chair and Co-Chair
World Energy Council welcomes new Chair and Co-Chair
Younghoon David Kim has succeeded Marie-José Nadeau as the Chair of the World Energy Council at the closing of the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul. Mr Kim has had a long-lasting involvement in the Council having held the role as Co-Chair since 2013 and previously as the Council’s Vice Chair for Asia Pacific and South Asia. Mr Kim is a member of the Energy Council of Korea and served in the last quarter of 2012 as Acting Chair of the 22nd World Energy Congress 2013, Daegu, South Korea. In his inaugural speech at the 23rd World Energy Congress Chairman Kim said:” The Council must play a pivotal role in this process by providing a vision and a roadmap for the sustainability and resilience of the global economy. In fact, this should not be our mission only, but also that of everyone else in the energy sector
2016 Executive Assembly gets off to a flying start
2016 Executive Assembly gets off to a flying start
More than 40 member committees and a number of delegates convened at the World Energy Council 2016 Executive Assembly in Istanbul to discuss key global topics and regional energy issues impacting the energy sector. This year’s event took place directly ahead of the 23rd World Energy Congress between 7 and 9 October with the entire energy spectrum in attendance who met to discuss critical issues facing the energy industry during a series of events. The Assembly also resulted in principal governance decisions being taken for the Council’s member community with comprehensive discussions taking place during Committee meetings. A number of resolutions were approved, including the location of the Council’s 2018 Executive Assembly.
Heads of State address delegates at 23rd World Energy Congress
Heads of State address delegates at 23rd World Energy Congress
Four heads of states, from some of the world’s largest suppliers of energy, convened to discuss tackling critical energy issues at the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul on 10 October. President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela joined Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of host nation, The Republic of Turkey on day one of the congress. President Erdogan, said that solving problems of scarcity and delivering supplies is a first step towards tackling the region’s most troubling problems. “Unless we solve energy issues, we cannot solve any other issues,” he said in his keynote address at the Congress.
Future Energy Leaders shine at 23rd World Energy Congress
Future Energy Leaders shine at 23rd World Energy Congress
Bright young future energy leaders (FEL) networked with established leaders while highlighting the value of the Council’s Future Energy Leaders’ programme to young professionals within the energy sector, at the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul. The FEL-100 Congress took place in parallel to the main 23rdWorld Energy Council Congress. Between 9 and 13 October. The FEL congress commenced with a welcome and introduction from Pirjo Jantunen, Chair of the Future Energy Leaders programme, followed by a FEL expert roundtable on The future of Hydrocarbons after the Commodity price storm. The FEL Congress culminated in the group of young leaders bringing their vision for the future to the wider energy community during the closing ceremony.
World Energy Council flagship Scenarios report launched at 23rd Congress
World Energy Council flagship Scenarios report launched at 23rd Congress
Following 15 workshops held around the world including in Paris, London, Johannesburg, Washington DC and New Delhi, over the last three years, the World Energy Council 2016 World Energy Scenarios report was launched at the 23rd World energy Congress Istanbul on 10 October. Per capita energy demand will peak before 2030. This is in stark contrast to historic growth levels, which have seen global demand for energy more than double since 1970. Technological innovation, government policies and lower growth expectations will have a significant impact on the sector in the coming decades. The findings come in a new set of exploratory scenarios, developed by the World Energy Council in collaboration with Accenture Strategy and the Paul Scherrer Institute.
Authors of winning research papers influence future of global energy
Authors of winning research papers influence future of global energy
An author of an academic paper, Regional Trilemma of the EU: Role of US LNG Exports in Gas, was awarded first prize and the opportunity to present her paper at the premier gathering of energy’s elite at the 23rd World Energy Congress. Ms Sıla Bozok’s research was one of just 20 academic papers selected by a Scientific Committee and experts showcased at the Congress in Istanbul, held 9-13 October. A session of the congress hosted paper presentations on the 10th and 11th of October at Lutfi Kırdar Congress Center with the papers distributed to all delegates on USB flash drives. Cash awards for the papers were decided and funded by the Turkish National Committee of the World Energy Council to motivate energy researchers
Key highlights of the 23rd World Energy Congress available now!
Key highlights of the 23rd World Energy Congress available now!
The 23rd World Energy Congress was an amazing opportunity for member committees to network and gain valuable insights from the many key players within the energy sector. The Congress provided a unique opportunity to take a complete and global view on pressing and long-term energy issues including visions and scenarios for the future. With the power sector addressing a myriad of challenges to ensure secure and sustainable future supplies, the Congress covered issues across the power spectrum ranging from the state of nuclear energy after Fukushima, to energy security and innovation.
More than 1000 registered media reported coverage of 23rd Congress
More than 1000 registered media reported coverage of 23rd Congress
More than 300 international media outlets including the Financial Times, Handelsblatt, Bloomberg TV, El Pais, Die Spiegel, CNN, Reuters, China Central TV, The National, Xinhua and Anadolu News Agency attended the 23rd World Energy Congress. A number of member committees also brought media delegations with them. As well as CNBC being the official media partner of the congress, CNN ran adverts on the Congress channel in between prime news programmes such as Amanpour and CNN Money. In total 1,208 journalists registered to cover the Cong Congress and between 9 and 17 October the Congress and the Council was featured 15,918 times.
World Energy Council at COP22 in Marrakesh
To keep the momentum of the World Energy Congress and the Council’s thought leadership on embracing the new energy frontiers; the World Energy Council will bring its 7 new realities messages to COP22 in Marrakesh. What does the Grand Energy Transition and these new realities mean in a Post COP21 world? How can the energy sector contribute to the activation of innovative policies, technologies and business models that will secure a sustainable energy future? The Council will be taking part in a series of events (in and outside of the UN blue zone) of which we encourage our member committees to join us at COP 22:
New energy realities: Building a resilient and low-carbon future Addressing the new energy realities in a post-COP21 context, the session will explore what it takes for companies, investors and governments to innovate and build tomorrow’s sustainable energy future. An Official UN Side event blue zone) is being co-organised between World Energy Council and International Chamber of Commerce on 11 November, 11.30 to 13.00 / ENERGY & BINGO day, UN Blue Zone, Arabian room
Energy Efficiency Policies report launch, in partnership with ADEME Join Francois Moisan, Executive Chair of the report and Didier Sire, the Council’s Senior Director and more top level panellists in an expert conversation about how energy efficiency provides a straight path towards energy sustainability 17 November, 9.00 to 11.00 / Official UN Side event (blue zone) – Francophone pavilion
Breakfast Briefing co-organised by World Energy Council, BDI (Germany) and ICC 14 OR 15 November – 7.30 to 8.30 / Hotel Le Meridien N’fis Contact Florence Mazzone to book attendance: mazzone@worldenergy.org
