Energy Delta Institute Building Knowledge Hubs around the world by Robert Badoux & Wim Mallon Mission - vision EDI • Support organisations around the world to obtain knowledge and skills for the development of an economically viable gas market and a sustainable gas industry through an international network of knowledge institutes • An international acknowledged business school and research centre for the gas business. A top class institute recognised as the cradle for Gas in a changing world toward sustainable energy Objectives • Promote gas as the preferred fuel for the next decennia in transition towards sustainable energy • Steer and conduct strategic Research and Development in areas impacting the gas value chain • Facilitate the flow and exchange of knowledge in matters related to the gas value chain through – a network among knowledge centres, – publications, workshops and conferences – training and development programme’s • Provide advice to stakeholders on the gas value chain and the environment in which it is embedded The Netherlands: knowledge centre for natural gas Vast technical expertise on gas transport, gas usage Groningen gas field: driving force for development of W. European gas SOS ! market Security of supply: top priority 20 € ct/m3 Four decades of experience in gas marketing, gas pricing Truly liberalised energy market EDI supported by Gazprom Strategic alliance between Gazprom and Gasunie Sharing the knowledge of both companies Strong commitment Gasunie ? Alliance with Science! Business International Academic Experience Knowledge Scope Hub Gasunie University of Groningen Energy Delta Institute World-class programme in energy education and training Energy Delta Institute supported by: Russian & Dutch Shell/NAM Gubkin University Clingendael Governments of Oil and Gas Moscow European Union Hub in a knowledge network EDI’s Training Executive Master Programme Natural Gas •Characteristics and context of gas markets Strategy Course •Management of the gas value chain from a customer-oriented perspective •Development of strategic concepts Large-scale Gas •Development of business case for large gas projects Projects Course •Economics, finance, risk management, strategic alliances •Project management Gas Liberalisation •Effect liberalisation on markets, different liberalisation models and Regulation •Role of regulators. Market opening and security of supply Course •Core processes of liberalised markets; pricing, TPA, EDI’s Research Natural Gas Strategy Course Academic Large-scale Gas Business Scope Projects Course Topics Gas Liberalisation and Regulation Course Experts network • EDI wants a team of experts to supply and create knowledge • 20-25, complementary fields of expertise • Energy, Economy, Sustainability, Security of supply, Regulation, Energy Management • Preferred contacts for project projects • Involvement in EDI discussions Experts network c’td • Set up of EU funded knowledge network in Groningen for knowledge transfer (COST) • Marie Curie programme with EU funding for international education of new experts, knowledge build up, and transfer • Contact with universities around Europe in same fields of interest How to proceed • EDI puts together research portfolio – Energy Economy – Energy Management – Coherent Integration • Listing of available expertise • Search for interested clients, sponsors and funding • Set up of projects with knowledge creation potential Current research projects • Marketing model for NGV vehicles • Scenario's for sustainability trends and effect for gas players • Introduction of decentralised power in the market place • Sustainable urban systems design • Economic value of state-owned companies • Natural gas marketing What do we want of you (within one month) • Reaction on our proposal when interested – Knowledge network – Marie Curie network • Please send CV and specific interest by e- mail • Any suggestions for projects and cooperation are welcome Thank you for your attention Website: www.energydelta.nl e-mial: [email protected].