IENE is going
ahead with its plans to convene in Athens on July 4/5 a high level
international workshop to examine the energy security implications in SE Europe
as a result of growing gas demand and the role of LNG. Top energy security and
LNG experts from the region and beyond will participate in a wide-ranging
review of the present situation but will also discuss energy demand and
technology prospects and forecasts. More than 20 speakers and panelists from
several European countries have already confirmed their participation including
some of the region’s top energy players but also some pioneering companies
working at global scale. This 1 ½ day intensive international Workshop
aims towards providing the latest information and analysis on the critical issue
of regional energy security and the increasingly important role of LNG. The
Workshop venue at the Divani Apollo Hotel has been carefully chosen to provide
much needed seclusion by the sea yet it is not far from central Athens and the
major archaeological sites.
The
availability and provision of adequate gas storage capacity has over the last
few years emerged as a key factor for enhancing energy security in SE Europe.
According to an IENE study, total underground gas storage (UGS) capacity in SE
European countries, currently estimated at 13,64 bcm, is just enough to cover
periodic peaks but is not regarded as adequate for planning purposes and for
securing long term security in the various countries’ energy systems. In this
respect LNG has lately been identified as a suitable alternative which can
successfully augment grid demands during prolonged peak demand periods. Today
only Greece and Turkey in SE Europe use LNG to complement the operation of
their national gas systems while a number of new projects are in the offing.
Further
information about the Workshop, the outline programme and registration details
you may find through the relevant banner on this website.