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Once and for all, #US seems to be conscious of the neccesity to expedite the deployment of #NewNuclearReactors!!! In this context, #US_Senate passes key legislation to speed up deployment of #NewNuclearPowerPlants, among other things, it will include the aceleration of licenses and construction permits and will create incentives for the deplyment of #AdvancedReactorsTechnology...

My first article as a senior fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics was published today, about the military and security implications of our energy policy. We often consider the economic and environmental impacts of energy policy, but even more important are the security impacts. Just ask Ukraine... Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gF4MJmkx

Save the date: 1-3 October 2024. Vilnius, Lithuania “FORTE 2024” will cover a wide range of topics in energy security, such as the potential of various clean energy sources for NATO’s operational needs, the challenges and opportunities of transitioning military operations towards an increasing share of more sustainable energy, and the latest lessons learned at critical energy infrastructure protection (CEIP). Energy security is a stable and reliable supply of required energy forms and quantities, enabling NATO’s capabilities, operational effectiveness and resilience https://lnkd.in/dzaTUsWB

We unpack the questions that remain about the Coalition’s plan – and the contradictions in their messaging

One option is missing, namely the possibility of putting DC cables in existing and unused gas pipelines. This is a quick way of adding import capacity and reaching central Ukraine directly

Following the third calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF), 54 collaborative defence research and development projects with a total #EU support of almost €1,031million are selected for funding.. The selected projects will support technological superiority across wide range of defence capability domains, including cyber defence, ground, air and naval combat, protection of space-based assets or Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defence. https://lnkd.in/drrTHCWJ..

At #UNGA79 this week, one of Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt’s first major engagements was joining, alongside Secretary Blinken, a meeting of the G7+ Ministerial Group focused on supporting #Ukraine's energy sector. The group reaffirmed its unwavering support for the country’s energy sector, which has been a consistent target of Russia’s brutal and unjust attacks.     Since March 2024, Russia has escalated its missile, drone, and artillery attacks on Ukraine’s power generation, electricity grid, and natural gas infrastructure through major waves of attacks. The most recent attacks on August 26th included more than 200 drones and missiles, and the International Energy Agency reported that the country’s power generation had dropped this summer to a third of its pre-war capacity. Ukraine’s tireless energy workers have continued to repair and maintain the country’s grid and power generation, at great personal risk and against challenging odds.      Russia must end its war of aggression. Russia must pay for the damage it has caused.     The United States and the coalition of G7+ partners stand with Ukraine until the war ends and as it rebuilds for a clean energy future.    Strengthening Ukraine’s energy sector is a top focus of ENR energy diplomacy, at UNGA79 and beyond. We will support the people of Ukraine through the upcoming winter and onward into an energy future that is more sustainable, more resilient, and more integrated with Europe.  You can read the statement here: https://lnkd.in/esUUVw3e

We've done an important piece of work—an initial assessment of what stronger grid connections with the EU can do to help Ukraine survive the next few winters and reduce energy deficits during wartime. Grid options were previously not discussed beyond narrow technical expert circles and should get more attention from decision-makers on a political level. There are many reasons for that, but most importantly, leveraging available opportunities for a better electricity interface between Ukraine and the EU will not only provide massive, short-term benefits, literally saving people’s lives, but also paramount medium- and long-term benefits. Many thanks to Maciej Zaniewicz and Monika Morawiecka for their review and comments, which helped to finalise the paper with an informed view from the Polish side.

Baltic Sea Energy Security: Ministers of EU Member States around the Baltic Sea met in Vilnius on 10 April. Also EU Presidency (Belgium), NATO, and many energy companies were present. Discussions focussed on coordination of energy investment projects, networks and interconnections, needs of flexibility, as well as the wide potential of off-shore wind energy, not to forget i.a. financing challenges. The ministers agreed on a joint declaration. Both protection and resilience of critical infrastructure were emphasised, also in the light of recent incidents. All participating EU countries are now members of NATO as well. #energysecurity #baltic #criticalinfrastructure #nato