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fostering clean energy partnerships
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The newsletter at a glance
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- Interview with H.E. Mr Patrick Simonnet, Ambassador, European Union Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Sultanate of Oman
- The Network at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
- The Network at the 11th session of the IRENA Assembly
- EU Corner: Highlights from the EU
- Publications & Reports
- Highlights December 2020
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Interview
H.E. Mr Patrick Simonnet, Ambassador, European Union Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Sultanate of Oman
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The Network had the opportunity to hold an interesting interview with H.E. Mr Patrick Simonnet, Ambassador, European Union Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Sultanate of Oman. H.E. the Ambassador highlights the challenges and the opportunities that the energy transition and climate change bring for Europe and the GCC countries. He also reflects on the impact of the covid19 pandemic in changing our priorities and on the need to move towards more sustainable, climate-friendly, and resilient approaches in all sectors. Read more
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The Network at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Virtual Workshop
The Synergy of Innovative Technologies and Carbon Market Developments in Achieving Net Zero Carbon in the GCC Region
19 January 2021
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The EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network is partnering with the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC), the Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE), the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), and ENGIE and invite you to attend the virtual workshop The Synergy of Innovative Technologies and Carbon Market Developments in Achieving Net Zero Carbon in the GCC Region on the occasion of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The virtual workshop will take place on Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 12.00 - 13.30 CET / 03.00-04.30 GST.
The line up of speakers includes Frank Wouters, Director, EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, Tanzeed Alam, Climate Change Convener, EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, H.E. Dr. Nasser Saidi, Chairman of the Clean Energy Business Council, CEBC, Angela Kallhauge, Head of CPLC Secretariat, World Bank, Ivano Ianelli, CEO Dubai Carbon Center of Excellence, Martine Mamlouk, High-Level Advisor ENGIE MESCAT & Secretary-General MESIA, Amer Arafat, Technical Manager, Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, Dr. Gisèle Abi Chahla, Hydrogen and Carbon Expert, Masdar, Hind Al-Mutawa, Director Productivity Demand & Side Management, UAE Ministry of Energy, Kietil Wilhemsen, Business Development Director, Northern Lights CCS (Equinor, Shell, Total), Noura bint Turki Al Saud, Co-founder, Aeon Collective, KSA, Stephanie La Hoz Theuer, Senior Project Manager, Adelphi/ICAP, and Thomas Bosse, Energy Certificates Manager, NEOM, Kishor Rajhansa, Director, Technical & Strategy at Global Carbon Council.
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The Network at the 11th IRENA Assembly
18-21 January 2021
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The 11th session of the IRENA Assembly will take place in a virtual setting from 18 to 21 January 2021, with related stakeholder meetings held virtually on 13 and 14 January 2021.
Representing the Network, Frank Wouters, Director EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, and Dr. Mustapha Taoumi, Network's Energy Technology Expert will attend the 11th IRENA Assembly.
The event will bring together Heads of State/Government, Ministers and energy decision-makers among its Membership and States-in-accession, as well as multilateral organisations, global stakeholders and private actors to reassess long-standing assumptions, perceived barriers, and default decisions, and discuss the energy transition as an investment in our collective future.
Visit the 11th IRENA Assembly webpage here.
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EU Corner: Highlights from the EU
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Publication
Cross-border transmission capacity calculation
Analysis of the key parameters
The study concludes on the expected future evolution of the capacity calculation methodologies and parameters. The capacity calculation methodology for the Core region, resulting from the merging of the CWE region with the Central East European (CEE) region exhibits major improvements compared to the current flow-based approach in the CWE region, in terms of transparency and for the design of the LTA patch. However, the calculation of the intraday capacity based on an updated model, which is a key to obtain an efficient market, will be implemented only in 2021. On the Nordic side, it is surprising that the use of negative RAMs is not seen as a problem. Furthermore, it is surprising to observe that the risk levels chosen in the different capacity calculation regions for the reliability margins are different. On a more positive tone, it must also be noted that the evolution of the maximum allowable power flow calculation methods should lead to an increased offered transmission capacity to the market. For that purpose, flexible and dynamic line rating calculations should be implemented to limit too conservative Fmax ratings. Similarly, the update of the capacity that can be allocated to the market in the intraday timeframe will allow a reduction of reliability margins close to real-time. Download the study
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Summary Report
"EU Hydrogen Online Forum in the UAE
Hydrogen, the Energy Carrier of the Future
A high level "EU Hydrogen Online Forum in the UAE: Hydrogen, the Energy Carrier of the Future” has been organised on 25 November 2020 by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates and the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network. The online event was joined by approximately 250 participants.
The main aim of Hydrogen Forum was to exchange ideas and bring forward concrete actions to advance the hydrogen agenda in both regions, especially with the aim to create a hydrogen partnership between the regions. High-level representatives from leading institutions and companies from the EU and the region including the European Commission, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), Hydrogen Europe, International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IHPE), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Qamar Energy, ENGIE, FICHTNER and other key actors took part.
The summary report of the high-level event is now available and can be downloaded here
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Summary Report
The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in the GCC and EU regions Challenges and opportunities
The EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network (EU GCC CETN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretariat General (GCC SG) have organised an online event entitled “The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in the GCC and EU regions; Challenges and opportunities” which took place on 8 December 2020 at 3:00 pm GST, 12:00 pm CET.
The online workshop aimed to achieve the following main objectives:
- Build a common understanding of the WEF nexus as a key driver for sustainable development and economic diversification.
- Exchange information on the initiatives that have been developed in the GCC and EU and inform about the lessons learnt and business models.
- Discuss opportunities for strengthening EU-GCC collaboration between national and regional initiatives in supporting the concrete implementation of the WEF nexus concept including capacity building, R&D, and knowledge management initiatives as well as awareness-raising.
The event's summary report is now available. You may download the report here
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Summary Report
COVID-19 Recovery: Accelerating Energy Transitions
in EU & GCC Power Sector
The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network organised on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 the webinar COVID-19 Recovery: Accelerating Energy Transitions in EU & GCC Power Sector which facilitated dialogue amongst businesses and governments from the EU and the GCC nations on the recommendations of a Policy Brief titled:‘Covid-19 recovery: How the G20 can accelerate sustainable energy transitions in the power sector by supporting the private sector’, issued by T20 Saudi Arabia. The Policy Brief outlines recommendations on how governments can support the private sector to deliver economic growth, create jobs, and support climate action. The proposed measures involve (1) coordinating on sustainable recovery measures in the G20, (2) expanding renewable energy generation, (3) accurately reflecting environmental externalities and ensuring just transitions in the fossil-fuel sector, and (4) promoting efficient electricity consumption and faster electrification.
The summary report of the webinar is now available here
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'The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in the GCC and EU regions; Challenges and opportunities'
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The EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network and the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretariat General (GCC SG) organised the online discussion “The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in the GCC and EU regions; Challenges and opportunities” which took place on Tuesday 8 December 2020.
The online workshop aimed to achieve the following objectives:
- Build a common understanding of the WEF nexus as a key driver for sustainable development and economic diversification.
- Exchange information on the initiatives that have been developed in the GCC and EU and inform about the lessons learned and business models.
- Discuss opportunities for strengthening EU-GCC collaboration between national and regional initiatives in supporting the concrete implementation of the WEF nexus concept including capacity building, R&D, and knowledge management initiatives as well as awareness-raising.
The video and the presentations are now available at the Network's e-training centre, here
Note: In order to access the e-training centre, you should be a Network registered member (cost-free procedure). Information on the membership is available at the following link: https://www.eugcc-cleanergy.net/membership
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The Network at the European Parliament meeting for relations with the Arab Peninsula
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The European Parliament delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula organised on December 10, 2020, a meeting (online) dedicated to "Climate change and renewable energies in the Gulf" with the participation of a panel of qualified guests from the EU and the GCC.
Frank Wouters, Director of the Network was invited to make a presentation followed by a Q&A session with members.
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Network's upcoming activities
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For the next period, the Network is organising a number of events in the fields of:
- electricity markets;
- integration of renewables in the grid;
- artificial intelligence in energy systems;
- recycling renewables components and others.
Information and dates will be available soon.
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We'd love to hear your ideas and proposals for interesting activities that can drive and facilitate know-how transfer and best practices exchange between the two regions.
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Visit the website and register at: www.eugcc-cleanergy.net
Contact us at: contact@eugcc-cleanergy.net
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