Fundamentals of Energy Security & Strategy
Sustainable Energy Systems Beginner Masterclass
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What You Will Learn!
- Have a sound understanding of local and global energy security issues, especially in light of emerging changes (good appreciation of challenges/opportunities)
- Raise awareness of current energy developments and vulnerabilities as part of security assessments.
- Raise awareness of cross-cutting challenges such as terrorism, cyber threats, geopolitical issues, maritime security, etc
- Gain insights into analysing energy as a security and strategic issue.
- Understand the links between energy and conflict and geopolitics, and their impact on individuals, organisations and governments
- Develop a sound understanding of the energy industry's importance and challenges posed by energy security
- Better appreciate the place of different measures to improve energy security, especially energy efficiency
- Be able to integrate energy security thinking in policy-making and strategic decision-making, enabling better scenario planning.
- Be an expert in energy security drivers, how they impact different stakeholders, the opportunities they present, and challenges of improvement implementation
- Fully understand the need for local and global cooperation in mitigating the challenges posed by poor energy security management.
- Be able to use frameworks and methodological thinking in analysing and thinking through risks associated with energy security
Description
The energy industry is undergoing a revolution, with new grid models emerging, more renewable energy systems being integrated, and digitalisation and Industry 4.0 transforming how the energy business is run. Also, global geopolitics is ever-changing and dynamic, and so is the impact of population growth, all affecting how energy is secured and used. Energy supply infrastructures are getting older, and countries are depleting their reserves of finite energy sources and becoming net importers. Political will and poor policies are creating unintended energy supply and use consequences. The list is endless. But the impact is felt by all – individuals, businesses, governments, the military and paramilitary. At the heart of this is good energy resource management, and guiding this is good energy security.
Energy Security is a specialist term defined by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the "…uninterrupted physical availability of energy at a price which is affordable while respecting environmental concerns…". So while the first thought may be about the security of supply, it is also about price and protecting the environment.
This course will provide a detailed understanding of the concept of energy security, its drivers, and its impacts. It is meant to expose you to the issues, past and current energy developments, and vulnerabilities when looking at energy security. It will also briefly introduce key measures and areas for improvement. This is a fully practical masterclass, with examples based on real-life experiences and scenarios. It is well balanced for those in the technical field, those in government, those in the military and paramilitary, and those in the business world. The main being to provide a wide-range introduction to energy security in a self-contained manner but also in-depth enough, alongside practical cases and skills necessary to understand and discuss energy security. It will lay the groundwork for a much greater future engagement for those in the public, private or non-profit sectors. It will cover past, current, and future potential and energy security scenarios using real-life case studies. You will get a comprehensive overview of energy security and how to incorporate these into your strategic planning.
The energy industry is relevant for everyone but is also pretty complicated. This course will help you understand some of the risks that apply to your organisation.
Considering the heightened global security issues and impacts of COVID, now is an excellent time to learn this course.
Join us as we debut this interactive online course. It's a convenient way to 'attend' the class while still having the opportunity to interact with the instructor and your industry peers and contribute to your continuing professional development.
This course is delivered as a mixture of lectures, Q&As, Surveys, and additional reading materials that allow the full exchange of ideas on energy security, allowing participants to be ahead and become strategically important to their organisations.
Who Should Attend!
- This course can be studied by a broad range of people but is specially designed for;
- Individuals curious about the energy industry or industry veterans looking to grow or thinking about joining the industry • Individuals intending to learn about energy generation, distribution
- Individuals intending to learn about energy generation, distribution and storage
- System Integrators
- Professionals looking to advance into the energy & environment sectors
- Managers and executives wanting to improve their understanding of energy generation and storage markets, as well as help to develop business strategies and policies
- Military and Paramilitary Officers and their civilian equivalents
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Intelligence Analysts
- Defence Planners
- Risk Managers
- Logisticians
- Facility Managers of businesses
- Supply Chain Directors and Managers
- Individuals and institutions working in energy efficiency, energy security, critical infrastructure protection, crisis management, disaster response, cyber-security, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and similar fields.
- Technical professionals, including Renewable Energy Engineers, Engineers from Original Equipment Manufacturers, Solar Power Engineers, Wind Power Engineers, etc
- Sustainability Managers and Directors looking to drive their business towards a low-carbon economy
- Utility staff and policymakers looking for a comprehensive overview of energy resources and markets
- Investment fund managers looking to better understand the technical and commercial aspects of their fund deployment
- Project Engineers and Managers
- Technical Leaders
- Environmentalists
- Community Leaders
- Climate Changers
- Entrepreneurs looking to go into the emerging energy business and create a fortune from this emerging market
- Engineers looking to broaden their experience as part of their continuing professional development (CPD) given changes to traditional sectors
- Students who want to learn more about the renewable energy business, emerging technologies and business models
- Everyone (general public)
