EVENTS

Budapest LNG Summit is a niche event focused on the upcoming LNG region of Central-Eastern Europe. This event is the perfect platform for European Institutions, CEE countries, global and regional energy companies, international suppliers to come together and discuss questions about the future of LNG and gas in the region. The main focus of the summit is to connect the regional demand of CEE countries with the international supply chain.

The purpose of the Budapest LNG Summit 2019 is to create an exclusive, high-level forum for the region’s top Leaders from 25+ countries, enabling them to network, explore and consider the medium and long-term prospects for the LNG business in CEE.

MAIN TOPICS:

• The global LNG market in transition. Main trends and challenges
• Regional LNG demand meets with international suppliers. The key accelerators of the new upcoming LNG market
• Main infrastructure developments in the CEE/SEE region: interconnectors, terminals, pipelines
• The status of Croatian LNG terminal
• New gas sources in the region and beyond. Romania, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel
• LNG trading & contracts: Capacity or commodity, how to ensure the security of supply and the best tariffs? Commoditization of LNG
• Ukrainian gas transit after 2019 – the options
• LNG/CNG as a transportation fuel
• Innovation and digitalization in the natural gas market

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

• Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Barbara Doric, CEO, LNG Croatia
• Laszló Varró, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency
• Pawel Janukowski, CEO, LNG Polski
• Anita Orban, VP, Tellurian
• Andrew Walker, VP, Cheniere
• Mark Gyetvay, VP, COO, Novatek
• Péter Kaderják, Hungarian Minister of State for Energy and Climate
• Francisco de la Flor, Director, ENAGAS
• Maciej Jakubik, Executive Director , CEEP

We look forward to welcoming you in Budapest on Budapest LNG Summit!

The Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) is an annual event organised by Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) in cooperation with the European Commission DG Energy. CEDE aims to consolidate a regional energy platform that reflects the on the development of the European energy policy. Its purpose is to highlight the accomplishments of regional stakeholders as well as the challenges they face. It is crucial to discuss how Central European countries are modernising their energy sectors in order to contribute to the EU energy and climate targets and comply with the Paris Agreement, as set out in the draft National Energy and Climate Plans.

The fourth edition of CEDE entitled “Pathways of energy transition in Central Europe” will focus on the different strategies pursued by several Central European Member States. In this regard, CEDE’s role is to elaborate on different national perspectives and examine how strategies are translated into particular business activities of companies. During the event a policy paper on the dynamics of energy transition in Central Europe will be presented.

Organizer: Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) in cooperation with the European Commission DG Energy

Learn more: https://www.ceep.be/cede-2019/

The purpose of the series of annual CEEC conferences is to evaluate and discuss topical issues both of energy policy and energy security in Central Europe in the context of the developing EU energy policy. The ambition of the CEEC conference is twofold: first, to bring together leading stakeholders from the energy sector in the region of Central Europe, and second, to contribute to finding better solutions for the energy policy of the EU and the countries of Central Europe.

The aim of the 13th edition of the CEEC conference will be to assess energy security in the agenda of Slovakia’s OSCE chairmanship in 2019, achievements of the Energy Union five years after its launch, consequences of global energy trends on both energy security and economic competitiveness of the EU and, in particular, the region of Central Europe. The conference will pay special attention to new dynamics in the field of natural gas consumption and supply in Europe, capacities of the V4 countries to meet the 2020 targets with focus on the share of renewables in their energy consumption, Clean Planet vision for the EU, development trends in energy markets, cleaner mobility, new technologies and smart energy.

Organiser: Slovak Foreign Policy Association

Learn more: https://ceec.sk/

CEEP is delighted to be an event partner of 30th EuroPOWER Conference which will take place on the 6th and 7th of November 2019 in Warsaw.

Energy transformation is taking place before our eyes. What is the innovative approach to energy in 2019? How can we maintain the competitiveness of the industry in the EU and meet climate targets? During the upcoming 30th edition of the EuroPOWER Energy Conference, representatives of the energy market will have the opportunity to answer these and many other questions and issues related to the sector. The upcoming event gathers all of the key representatives of the sector every six months to discuss the most important aspects of the functioning and development of the energy industry. During the two days of the congress, participants will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with topics related to the future of Polish energy, the impact of rising prices on its branches, implementation of closed circuit economy postulates and modern technologies. There will also be issues related to nuclear energy and the financing of investments in the energy sector.

The EuroPOWER Energy Conference answers the challenges of today, such as climate policy, renewable energy sources and rising prices. It creates a neutral platform for dialogue and social consultations of representatives of the Polish government with all representatives of the industry and cooperating sectors, the European Commission and solution providers from all over Europe. The upcoming edition is an event that cannot be missed.

All information about the EuroPOWER Energy Conference can be found on the official website of the congress: www.en.konferencjaeuropower.pl and social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

For 10 years, Baltic Energy Summit has drawn C- and VP- level delegates who come to discuss the latest developments in the regional energy sector, build their networks and attend sessions by the most experienced industry experts.

The 11th edition of the summit expands to include the Nordic region, bringing together Energy sector thought leaders to debate the increasingly interconnected energy markets, the future policy framework and investment opportunities in both regions. A particular focus will be given to the integration of the Nordic and Baltic energy systems and its impact on pricing, funding and investment.

Organiser: EEL Events

Learn more: https://eelevents.co.uk/

The revision for the fourth phase of EU Emissions Trading System (2021-2030) introduced a number of important changes concerning funding mechanisms in the system. Existing mechanisms – the Solidarity Provision and Article 10c Derogation – were updated, and new instruments – the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund – have been introduced.

The delegated regulation for the innovation fund was adopted in February and eligible member states communicated their decision to (not) use Article 10c derogation by June 30 by publishing a competitive bidding process and a list of small projects. By September 30, Member States also have to communicate their decision with regard to the use of the flexibility to move allowances between the various funds, and the European Commission is expected to put forward its draft implementing act establishing the Modernisation Fund before the end of the year.

The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST), together with the Central European Energy Partners (CEEP), has been working this important topic for over a year. An event was organised last year in September in Brussels, where a paper was presented discussing the questions and issues that will need to be clarified during the implementation phase.

Over the course of 2019, ERCST and CEEP have been working closely with Member States and stakeholders to deepen the understanding of the regional priorities for the use of the funding mechanisms. Four workshops were organised in Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and the Czech Republic; and surveys and interviews were carried out with Member States and stakeholders.

Registration:

https://ercst.org/event/funding-mechanisms-in-phase-4-of-the-eu-ets/

The Business Booster is the world’s leading event for sustainable energy innovation. Hear from renowned speakers and discover 150+ cutting edge technologies that have put the scientific theory of before, into commercially viable solutions that are changing the world now.

Every year we look for new opportunities to extend the reach and value of The Business Booster – bringing more key players, from right across the energy value chain, and beyond – face to face with 150+ cutting edge sustainable energy solutions.

But we know that the event needs to benefit you. And so, we have complied a list of top five reasons why this event is exactly what you need to help boost your business. We’ve created a summary below, but be sure to check out the full blog here.

Networking opportunities

When it comes to new ideas, new people are key. The Business Booster gives you ample opportunity to connect with them – whether you’re looking for a new product to invest in, deep knowledge of a particular area, or a better way for your business to tackle the energy transition.

Industry insights

We’ve lined up representatives from global corporations including Nike, Schneider Electric France, the European Investment Bank to give their insights into how green technology is helping them create sustainable businesses.

Big ideas

We all need to step back and look at the big picture from time to time. Get a head start on the future of green energy and sustainable technology from some of the industry’s most respected voices and policy makers.

Thought-provoking themes

We’ve selected some key themes facing the global sustainable energy sector, and opened them out for discussion with our experts. Whatever your particular area of business or investment, you’ll find a topic-based session to inspire, educate and stimulate discussion.

World class exhibitors

The Business Booster brings together more than 150 cutting-edge sustainable energy technologies under one roof, from big names to start-ups.  Innovations are segmented by market segment, making it quick and easy to find what you’re looking for.

Link to the event: https://tbb.innoenergy.com/

On behalf of the Lower Silesian Institute for Energy Studies and the Central Europe Energy Partners, I have the honor to invite you to participate in the 5th Energy Congress, which will take place on September 25-26, 2019 in Wrocław at the Novotel Wroclaw Centrum Hotel.

While preparing the conference agenda, we carefully selected thematic issues so that their currency and uniqueness would provide the basis for constructive debates on the future of the Polish energy and fuel industry, its challenges and opportunities.

During this year’s congress we will focus on the following topics:

• Poland’s new energy policy
• Development of renewable energy sources and integration of RES in the energy system from conventional generation sources
• Potential and conditions for the development of energy storage facilities, available technologies and functionalities
• Importance of LNG in the process of transformation of the energy sector
• Electromobility – development conditions, availability of charging infrastructure, possibility of battery production in Polanda
• Offshore wind energy – success factors for the construction of offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea zone,
  experience from other countries, technology development, legal framework and support mechanisms
• Conditions for the development of solar energy – how to implement the assumed participation in the energy mixi
• Digitization of energy and the use of artificial intelligence

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the detailed agenda.

We have invited Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki, the Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers, to appear as an honorary guest at the 5th Energy Congress.

The substantive level of the Congress was appreciated, as in previous years, by the Ministry of Energy, the Energy Regulatory Office, the Ministry of the Environment, the National Security Bureau, the National Center for Research and Development, the Polish Electricity Association, the Polish Power Transmission and Distribution Association, the Polish Association of Professional Heat and Power Plants, the Chamber of Commerce Polish District Heating, as well as the Embassy of Sweden, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Embassy of Norway.

One of the highlights of the conference will be a speech by special guest Magnus Hall, CEO of Vattenfall, President of Eurelectric, who will deliver a lecture in the thematic session “Electrification, decarbonisation, leadership”.

We are hoping that you will take part in one of the most important events of the year for the energy sector and join the esteemed group of experts, practitioners, scientists and decision-makers – participants of the 5th Energy Congress.

Participation can be registered on the online registration form on the Congress website or by sending the completed registration form attached to this invitation to the e-mail address: 5dke@dise.org.pl

We would like to inform you that the registration of participants for the 5th Energy Congress is still in progress.

Here you will find a link to registration.

We also encourage you to visit our website: www.dise.org.pl, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles where we will be posting all information about the next edition of the Congress.

We sincerely invite you to take part in the Congress.

The 18th #ERRA Energy Investment and Regulation Conference (Riga, September 23-24) is a true professional meeting point of practising energy regulators and market participants -hosted by the Public Utilities Commission of Latvia.

As the central theme is Transitional Challenges, the topics will cover burning issues of adaptation of energy systems to sustainability such as: cybersecurity of critical infrastructure; VRES; electrification through mini-grids; innovative incentivizing of prosumers; sector coupling; increasing worldwide importance of LNG; power-to-gas and hydrogen grids as well as an exclusive insight into regional Baltic-Nordic electricity and natural gas markets` energy transition processes.

The Conference will be preceded by a site visit to Riga Hydro Power Plant.

Get your admission and follow the latest transitional developments and insights shared by the most influential professionals in the times of a dynamic energy change. Don’t miss out! #ERRAConf2019

CEEP is an event partner of the International Summer School: Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector, held in Bucharest between 25 July – 2 August 2019. The organizer of this course is the Romanian think-tank: Energy Policy Group.

The Summer School is dedicated to master/PhD students or young professionals (max. 5 years of experience and maximum 35 years old), interested in the energy sector or related fields: economics, law, political science, environmental studies. English fluency is required.

During the course global trends on the energy markets will be examined, in their mutually influencing dynamics and against the background of the energy sector’s greatest externality: global warming. A significant attention will be given to decarbonization initiatives around the globe and particularly in Europe, while also focusing on the major role of renewable energy and its evolution over the years. Then, the basics of the nuclear sector will be discussed, against the backdrop of the ongoing transition to a clean and safe power generation system.

Speakers will include a various group of leading experts from Romanian and international institutions including CEEP’s executive director, Maciej Jakubik.

CEEP is an event partner of the International Summer School: Smart Transformation in the Energy Sector, held in Bucharest between 25 July – 2 August 2019. The organizer of this course is the Romanian think-tank: Energy Policy Group.

The Summer School is dedicated to master/PhD students or young professionals (max. 5 years of experience and maximum 35 years old), interested in the energy sector or related fields: economics, law, political science, environmental studies. English fluency is required.

During the course global trends on the energy markets will be examined, in their mutually influencing dynamics and against the background of the energy sector’s greatest externality: global warming. A significant attention will be given to decarbonization initiatives around the globe and particularly in Europe, while also focusing on the major role of renewable energy and its evolution over the years. Then, the basics of the nuclear sector will be discussed, against the backdrop of the ongoing transition to a clean and safe power generation system.

Speakers will include a various group of leading experts from Romanian and international institutions including CEEP’s executive director, Maciej Jakubik.

CEEP is an event partner of the European GRID SERVICE MARKETS Symposium, 3-4 July 2019, Uni-LU, Lucerne, Switzerland. The GSM-Symposium aims to outline general and country specific market conditions and solutions for grid services. In addition, it reports on experiences and success stories, which support a rating of the performance, and future potential of new sustainable technologies. The international audience is interested in market logic, regulations, future trends, long term business plans and other business related aspects of European grid service markets.

The 3rd Symposium addresses: International grid and technology experts, scouts and managers from the electricity industry, administration bodies and researchers interested in the commercial aspects of grid services and new sustainable technologies.

Registration: https://gridservicemarket.com/fee/

CEEP together with IRENA, Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE, Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. /German Environmental Action (DUH) are organizing the debate “Just and fair energy transition in Central Eastern Europe”, during the EU Sustainability Week, Wednesday 19th of June, 14.00 to 15.30.

The global energy transformation is happening, driven by the dual imperatives of limiting climate change and fostering sustainability. This shift is also a path of opportunity. The global energy transition might underpin sustainable and resilient economic activity, create jobs, and improve overall social welfare. The extends to which these benefits can be reaped depends on the outcome of the multiple interactions between the energy transition roadmap and the socio-economic system where it is deployed: The socio-economic footprint analysis provides insights into the transition’s opportunities and challenges.

A collaborative effort is required for a successful transition towards sustainability and resilience. Fostering and nurturing this collaborative framework at the national, regional and global levels needs successfully addressing the just and fair transition dimensions.

Countries, regions and communities closely linked to the fossil fuel economy face specific transition challenges that have to be collectively addressed through consistent and holistic just transition policy frameworks.

This is the case in CEE where the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy systems can cause significant societal disruptions for affected regions. These disruptions need to be addressed taking into account the current status and concerns of the population as well as the opportunities and challenges brought about by the energy transition, with cooperation and coordination between different stakeholders in the region being key for sustainability and resiliency.

The global dimension from the climate change challenge and the socio-economic dynamics from the transition process require developing a collaborative framework that transcends national borders. Fairness is a fundamental component for underpinning and fostering this collaborative framework.

This session focuses on the transition’s justice and fairness requirements, discussing the policy frameworks needed to address them with a focus on the Central and Eastern Europe.

Agenda

REGISTER: https://www.eusew.eu/

The application process for the fifth edition of PowerUp! ends this 11th March. Participants have the chance to compete for a main prize of 50 000€ and the opportunity to develop their business on a global scale. The contest, organized by InnoEnergy, is the largest start-up competition in Central-Eastern Europe, including areas such as energy, mobility and smart tec/hnologies.

The competition not only offers a promising financial prize, but also the opportunity to join InnoEnergy’s prestigious business accelerator. The Highway® program, aims to develop start-up projects and adapt them to the European market. Those who join the program can expect support within a wide range of topics from legal and IP protection, to pitch deck design, to agile methodology, and more. Other benefits include accessing international clients, as well as financial investment up to 150 000€.

This edition there will be a new distinction within the competition for the “Clean Air Challenge”. This merit will be awarded to a start-up whose solution will contribute to the reduction of air pollution and smog. InnoEnergy is a key player in the Clean Air Challenge launched in October 2018 in Brussels.

Detailed conditions of participation, an application form, and all of the necessary information are available at www.powerup.innoenergy.com.

CEEP is an event partner of the the 34^th edition of the International Scientific & Expert Meeting of Gas Professionals, which will be held from 8^th to 10^th of May, 2019 in the Congress Centre of the Grand Hotel Adriatic, in Opatija, Croatia. The event is organised by Croatian Gas Center Ltd. and Croatian Gas Association, member of the International Gas Union (IGU).

One of the largest three-day international gas conferences & exhibitions in Central and South-East Europe will once again gather 600 distinguished gas and energy experts and managers from about 230 gas companies and institu­tions, 45 exhibitors from 20 and more countries. Conference will cover a number of current issues relevant to the gas economy and energy industry that stretch along the entire natural gas chain as well as the key issue that will deter­mine the development of natural gas markets in the near future.

Link for program: https://susret.hsup.hr/en/programme/

Link for registration: https://susret.hsup.hr/en/registration-of-participants/

CEEP is an event partner of the 22nd GAZTERM conference to be held in Międzyzdroje, Poland, on 6-9 May 2019.

This year’s edition will focus on natural gas in the Baltic Sea basin. We believe that this region has an immense potential for cooperation, especially between the countries located on its northern and southern coasts. Undoubtedly, The Baltic Sea holds, and will continue to hold, a strategic importance not only for the development of Polish gas market, but also for other Central and Eastern European countries.

We are witnessing an intensive integration of the neighbouring markets: Danish and Swedish as well as Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian and Finnish. In the near future, Poland is set to gain a direct connection with them as a result of transmission infrastructure which is being built.

Day 1 – Baltic Gas Summit
•             Northern Gate
•             Danish and Swedish gas markets integration and cooperation with Poland
•             Integration of gas markets of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland
•             American gas on European markets
•             The geo-strategic importance of the Baltic Sea

Day 2  – The future of Polish gas market – infrastructure, prices, sales volumes
•             Role of natural gas in the Polish energy policy
•             Strategic plan for the gasification of Poland
•             Functionality expansion of the President Lech Kaczyński LNG Terminal.
•             Development strategy of underground gas storage facilities.
•             TGE’s new proposals for the gas market participants. Price and turnover dynamics on the gas exchange market.
•             Natural gas in the heating sector – current state and future perspectives.
•             Prospects for the development of the retail gas market in Poland.

More details: www.gazterm.pl

This one-day business forum will bring together the whole supply chain of the LNG sector from both the U.S. and the EU with the participation of the highest levels of the European Commission, EU Member States, as well as the U.S. Departments of Energy, Commerce and State.It will include a business matchmaking program for U.S. firms and European representatives from the private and public sector.

This event is organised by DG Energy and the EU-U.S. Energy Council, in collaboration with CEEP, Polskie LNG and LNG Allies.

The latest technology, trends and investments opportunities in solar energy will be the focus of CISOLAR 2019, the 8^th International Solar Energy Conference and Trade Show of Central and Eastern Europe, April, 16-18, in Kiev.

CEEP supports this key B2B event, which will be attended by more than 70 speakers and 500 delegates – owners, executives, directors of influential companies, and as well as investors and entrepreneurs in the field of solar energy from more than 30 countries.

The CISOLAR 2019 two-day Trade Show will be held on April,17-18, at the ACCO International Exhibition Center. This large-scale Trade Show will feature more than 100 exhibitors who will showcase new projects, the best technological solutions for business and home. The number of visitors is expected to be 5 000+.

Join CISOLAR 2019 and meet with world-renowned experts, participants in the international solar energy market, suppliers of state-of-the-art energy efficiency solutions, individuals with activities and achievements who write a new page on the development energy industry.

Register on the website (CEEP members are entitled to a 15% discount): https://2019.cis-solar.com/

phone: +38 044 383 03 56

E-mail: inna.nemova@ibcentre.org

Venues

Conference: the Hilton Kyiv Hotel (30 Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd)

Trade Show: ACCO International Exhibition Center (40-B, Peremohy Avenue, Kyiv)

Central European Energy Partners together with the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) organizes a series of workshops on Funding mechanisms in Phase 4 of the EU ETS in four different capitals from Central and Eastern Europe: Prague (21.03), Bucharest (22.03), Sofia (03.04) and Warsaw (05.04).

In the workshops, the project partners will present a paper and the preliminary results from a survey on the process and design of the funding mechanisms, being the Modernisation Fund, Article 10c Derogation and the Innovation Fund. This will be followed by some initial interventions by key national stakeholders and an open discussion with participants. The project partners will provide some guiding questions for the interventions and discussion.

The revision for the fourth phase of EU Emissions Trading System (2021-2030) introduced a number of important changes concerning funding mechanisms in the system. Existing mechanisms – the Solidarity Provision and Article 10c Derogation – were updated, and new instruments – the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund – have been added. However, adoption of the revised ETS Directive was merely a first step; important questions remain to be answered during the implementation phase.

The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) and Central European Energy Partners (CEEP) are together working on a project that aims to provide room for discussion and capture positions from key stakeholders on the optimal functionality and overall design of these funding mechanisms. In light of this project, a paper was written, taking stock of what is known and highlighting which issues need to be elaborated on during the implementation phase, which was discussed with stakeholders at an event in Brussels in September.

Currently, a survey is being conducted with a very broad group of stakeholders, including representatives from EU Member States, and companies/associations across the Member States. The paper is also being updated to take into account the ongoing developments between September and now. 

Although the European Commission has organised its own technical workshops on the funding mechanisms in light of its preparation for the acts establishing the Funds, it is important that independent review and assessment on its optimal functionality and overall design is carried out based on stakeholder input and consultations. Four workshops are being organised in 4 Member State capitals: Bucharest, Prague, Sofia and Warsaw. 

Central European Energy Partners together with the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) organizes a series of workshops on Funding mechanisms in Phase 4 of the EU ETS in four different capitals from Central and Eastern Europe: Prague (21.03), Bucharest (22.03), Sofia (03.04) and Warsaw (05.04).

In the workshops, the project partners will present a paper and the preliminary results from a survey on the process and design of the funding mechanisms, being the Modernisation Fund, Article 10c Derogation and the Innovation Fund. This will be followed by some initial interventions by key national stakeholders and an open discussion with participants. The project partners will provide some guiding questions for the interventions and discussion.

The revision for the fourth phase of EU Emissions Trading System (2021-2030) introduced a number of important changes concerning funding mechanisms in the system. Existing mechanisms – the Solidarity Provision and Article 10c Derogation – were updated, and new instruments – the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund – have been added. However, adoption of the revised ETS Directive was merely a first step; important questions remain to be answered during the implementation phase.

The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) and Central European Energy Partners (CEEP) are together working on a project that aims to provide room for discussion and capture positions from key stakeholders on the optimal functionality and overall design of these funding mechanisms. In light of this project, a paper was written, taking stock of what is known and highlighting which issues need to be elaborated on during the implementation phase, which was discussed with stakeholders at an event in Brussels in September.

Currently, a survey is being conducted with a very broad group of stakeholders, including representatives from EU Member States, and companies/associations across the Member States. The paper is also being updated to take into account the ongoing developments between September and now. 

Although the European Commission has organised its own technical workshops on the funding mechanisms in light of its preparation for the acts establishing the Funds, it is important that independent review and assessment on its optimal functionality and overall design is carried out based on stakeholder input and consultations. Four workshops are being organised in 4 Member State capitals: Bucharest, Prague, Sofia and Warsaw. 

Central European Energy Partners together with the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) organizes a series of workshops on Funding mechanisms in Phase 4 of the EU ETS in four different capitals from Central and Eastern Europe: Prague (21.03), Bucharest (22.03), Sofia (03.04) and Warsaw (05.04).

In the workshops, the project partners will present a paper and the preliminary results from a survey on the process and design of the funding mechanisms, being the Modernisation Fund, Article 10c Derogation and the Innovation Fund. This will be followed by some initial interventions by key national stakeholders and an open discussion with participants. The project partners will provide some guiding questions for the interventions and discussion.

The revision for the fourth phase of EU Emissions Trading System (2021-2030) introduced a number of important changes concerning funding mechanisms in the system. Existing mechanisms – the Solidarity Provision and Article 10c Derogation – were updated, and new instruments – the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund – have been added. However, adoption of the revised ETS Directive was merely a first step; important questions remain to be answered during the implementation phase.

The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) and Central European Energy Partners (CEEP) are together working on a project that aims to provide room for discussion and capture positions from key stakeholders on the optimal functionality and overall design of these funding mechanisms. In light of this project, a paper was written, taking stock of what is known and highlighting which issues need to be elaborated on during the implementation phase, which was discussed with stakeholders at an event in Brussels in September.

Currently, a survey is being conducted with a very broad group of stakeholders, including representatives from EU Member States, and companies/associations across the Member States. The paper is also being updated to take into account the ongoing developments between September and now. 

Although the European Commission has organised its own technical workshops on the funding mechanisms in light of its preparation for the acts establishing the Funds, it is important that independent review and assessment on its optimal functionality and overall design is carried out based on stakeholder input and consultations. Four workshops are being organised in 4 Member State capitals: Bucharest, Prague, Sofia and Warsaw. 

Central European Energy Partners together with the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) organizes a series of workshops on Funding mechanisms in Phase 4 of the EU ETS in four different capitals from Central and Eastern Europe: Prague (21.03), Bucharest (22.03), Sofia (03.04) and Warsaw (05.04).

In the workshops, the project partners will present a paper and the preliminary results from a survey on the process and design of the funding mechanisms, being the Modernisation Fund, Article 10c Derogation and the Innovation Fund. This will be followed by some initial interventions by key national stakeholders and an open discussion with participants. The project partners will provide some guiding questions for the interventions and discussion.

The revision for the fourth phase of EU Emissions Trading System (2021-2030) introduced a number of important changes concerning funding mechanisms in the system. Existing mechanisms – the Solidarity Provision and Article 10c Derogation – were updated, and new instruments – the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund – have been added. However, adoption of the revised ETS Directive was merely a first step; important questions remain to be answered during the implementation phase.

The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) and Central European Energy Partners (CEEP) are together working on a project that aims to provide room for discussion and capture positions from key stakeholders on the optimal functionality and overall design of these funding mechanisms. In light of this project, a paper was written, taking stock of what is known and highlighting which issues need to be elaborated on during the implementation phase, which was discussed with stakeholders at an event in Brussels in September.

Currently, a survey is being conducted with a very broad group of stakeholders, including representatives from EU Member States, and companies/associations across the Member States. The paper is also being updated to take into account the ongoing developments between September and now.

Although the European Commission has organised its own technical workshops on the funding mechanisms in light of its preparation for the acts establishing the Funds, it is important that independent review and assessment on its optimal functionality and overall design is carried out based on stakeholder input and consultations. Four workshops are being organised in 4 Member State capitals: Bucharest, Prague, Sofia and Warsaw.

CEEP is delighted to be an event partner of the “BEST 2018” which will take place on 3^rd  – 6^th of December in Budapest, Hungary.

The four-day long BEST 2018 is the premier energy conference in the Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) region. More than 300 participants are expected: top energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as top executives from the worlds of technology and finance.

The BEST 2018 includes the BEST CLEAN Energy Forum will provide a platform to clean energy players, showing the opportunities and challenges of nuclear power developments, renewable energy, the natural gas sector and alternative fuel solutions.

The BEST INNOVATION Hub will give the floor to the most promising technological innovation projects, which are deemed to be the key to decarbonizing the global energy supply. Meanwhile, the WOMEN in ENERGY Conference is a high profile event featuring leading women from the global energy sector.

CEEP is delighted to be an institutional partner of Central European Energy Conference 2018 (CEEC XII) that will take place between 18^th – 20^th November 2018, Sheraton Bratislava Hotel, Slovakia.

The event is organized by the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy of SR, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of SR and the Representation of the European Commission in SR. The conference is held under auspices of Minister of Economy of SR Peter Žiga and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of SR Miroslav Lajčák. It is part of the Official Program of Slovakia’s Presidency of the Visegrad Four (July 2018 – June 2019).

The purpose of the series of the annual CEEC conferences is to evaluate and discuss topical issues of both energy policy and energy security in Central Europe in the context of the developing EU energy policy.The aim of the 12th annual CEEC 2018 conference is to examine prospects for creating the Energy Union from the perspective of the Visegrad countries. Furthermore, the conference aims to assess the consequences of global energy trends on both energy security and economic competitiveness of the EU and, in particular, the region of Central Europe. It will pay special attention to the process of development of gas infrastructure in the region of Central Europe, development trends in electricity markets, cleaner mobility, energy efficiency, transmission, decarbonisation and R&I in the field of energy. Thematic dinner sessions of the conference will also include other specific topics that are central to present.

CEEP is delighted to be an event partner of the “European Utility Week” which will take place on 6^th – 8^th November in Vienna, Austria. European Utility Week is a platform designed for achieving a fully integrated and interconnected electricity system and market in Europe. EUW hosts the environment for all key players in the smart energy ecosystem to come together and discuss European strategy to achieve a smooth transition towards a low carbon energy supply.

The event is a business, innovation, networking and information platform and is seen by the industry as their terrain. They use the event as their annual meeting place to thrash out strategies and do business to help drive efficiencies in meeting their sustainable development goals.

Register here: 
https://www.european-utility-week.com/registration#/

CEEP is delighted to invite you to the 3^rd Central European Day of Energy, that will be held on 5^th of November, Berlyamont Building. CEDE 2018 will bring together around 150 stakeholders from European Institutions, national administrations, energy and energy intensive companies, academics, experts and journalists, in order to provide an exchange forum between participants.

This edition will focus on cross-border energy cooperation both on electricity and gas within Central Europe.

Among the high-level speakers:

• Miguel Arias Cañete, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy
• Jerzy Buzek, MEP, Chair of the Committee on Industry,
• Dominique Ristori, Director General of DG Energy
• Leszek Jesień, CEEP Chairman
• the representatives of the industry

Register here:
https://www.ceep.be/cede-2018/