Konstantinos D. Patlitzianas

Energy Policy Making: An Old Concept or a Modern Challenge?

Abstract The energy policy is directed by the three main objectives, namely the security of supply, the competitiveness of the energy market, and the environmental protection. In addition to this, now the energy policy is developed through a number of social and economical challenges. As a result, a comprehensive and modern energy policy making, which can be characterized by clarity and transparency, is necessary. Even though energy policy making has been the subject of many researchers, comprehensive and modern studies examining the multiple and often conflicting parameters that have to be incorporated is not present in the international literature. In the above context, the purpose of this article is to review and analyze the current concept and the challenges toward the modern energy policy making, based on the three energy policy objectives as well as the impact of the crucial parameters.

CMIEM: the computerised model for intelligent energy management

Nowadays, the observed high energy consumption in most of the enterprises and the increased environmental preservation required are a proof that the energy management is essential to be applied in the sectors of final demand. Energy management as a mean for reducing the energy consumption and therefore energy costs, as well as the technical tools that are being used for this effort, is the central topic of this paper. In this framework, the Computerised Model for Intelligent Energy Management (CMIEM) can constitute a powerful technical tool in the hands of the final energy users, because it is a diagnostic mean of required energy consuming equipment, in order to improve the energy efficiency. The CMIEM has the potential of estimating the energy indicators and designing the energy consumption net. The CMIEM has been applied in both industrial units and buildings and the outcomes were really important for energy managers, as they strive towards the rational use of energy.

Foresight of innovative energy technologies through a multi criteria approach

The aim of this paper is the presentation of a participatory and interactive Approach for Foresight of Innovative Energy Technologies (AFIET), based on multi criteria decision analysis. Through this approach, a number of innovative energy technologies are assessed in the Greek energy sector, taking into account economical, environmental, social and technological aspects, and engaging experts and stakeholders from different companies, associations and institutions, in a methodological and consistent way. The results of its application point out the significance of collective interactive approaches, engaging all interested stakeholders, for supporting the discussion of the technological priorities and for guiding the future funding and Research and Development (R&D) efforts.

Driving forces for renewable development in GCC countries

ABSTRACT Hydrocarbon-concentrated economies would have to determine prospects and opportunities for the development of a more sustainable future. The vast unexploited renewable energy sources (RES) potential of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in conjunction with increased cash liquidity within new climate regimes is paving the way toward technologies based on renewables. In this respect, the objective of this paper is to highlight the current development of RES in the region that constitutes the GCC and to discuss the opportunities for wide diffusion and large-scale implementation. Finally, the key economic, regulatory, market, and technical RES exploitation driving forces are presented per country.

Bridging GCC needs in downstream oil and gas sector with EU technologies

The present situation in oil and gas downstream technologies presents a trend in their development to give an adequate answer to the increasing challenges related to the reduction of capital, field operation and transport as well as to environmental protection and safety. The technologies available from EU providers seem globally to be in line with GCC users needs and are required in the GCC market, although with an uneven distribution due to the characteristics of each GCC member state. The paper outlines the main issues in oil and gas downstream advanced technologies and proposes an advanced technology match between needs and offers of the above technologies as perceived both by the GCC operators and EU technology providers.

EU-GCC energy policy cooperation through upstream oil and gas advanced technology transfer

GCC region is one of the most prolific petroleum provinces in the world. However technical and financial conditions have changed advanced technologies must provide appropriate solutions. The impact of technological developments is further accentuated when viewed within the overall policy for energy cooperation between GCC and the EU. EU providers are able to provide such technologies and to bring solutions to these specific issues on most segments of the activities, including equipment, software and consultancy. The scope of this paper is to outline the main advancements in oil and gas upstream technologies defined as exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons up to the well head and to present a technological match between GCC needs and EU technological offers as perceived both by GCC operators and EU technology providers.