The document discusses the impact of shale technology on global oil markets and the ongoing changes in energy leadership and education initiatives. New leadership has been appointed within the World Energy Council, alongside various international collaborations focused on renewable energy and sustainable practices. It also highlights the upcoming 2016 World Energy Congress in Turkey, which will address critical issues in the energy sector.

1. World Energy Inside August 2015
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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.” Read more
World Energy Inside
News highlights from across the world for members August 2015
Will shale technology change markets?
New Leader of PGP Knowledge
Network
Delegates discuss the challenges
New Committee appointments
across the globe

2. World Energy Inside August 2015
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read
more
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. Read more
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. Read more
First meeting of Colombia Academy
Dr Balan – dedicated to energy
Start early – new school textbook
Japhet - a FEL-100
More than 20 ministers confirmed

3. WEC Inside
World Energy Inside August 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.
Read more
Events Coming Up
WORLD ENERGY CONGRESS
23rd World Energy Congress
Istanbul, Turkey
9–13 October 2016
Over 100 heads of state and
government and approximately
10,000 delegates will attend the
Congress which will host close to
250 distinguished speakers and is
the most important summit where
global energy policies are shaped.
Read more
Email info@wec2016istanbul.org.tr
with any questions.
EXECUTIVE ASSEMBLY
2015 World Energy Council
Executive Assembly
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
26-30 October 2015
Read more
2015 Beirut Energy Forum
Beirut, Lebanon
9-11 September 2015
Read more
Progress in the Reform
Implementation Process
Acapulco Mexico
9-11 September 2015
Read more
South American Energy Forum
Quito, Ecuador
10-11 September 2015
Read more
SANEA Energy Awards
South Africa
17 September 2015
Read more
International Energy Symposium
Korea (rep. of)
18 September 2015
Read more
STUDY GROUP MEETINGS
WEC Global Scenarios Workshop
London, UK
21-23 September 2015
Read more
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