Events

2018, 20 November
Dinner debate in Brussels
Nord Stream 2 or real diversification: challenges of the internal gas market
As of September, Nord Stream 2 pipeline is under construction in the Finnish and German waters. Construction is underway despite being challenged by the environmental NGOs and reservations being...
2018, 13 November
Dinner debate in Strasbourg
Financing the energy transition of coal-dependant regions
We are in the middle of the discussions on the new Multiannual Financial Framework for Europe in the European Parliament and in the Council. Energy and climate issues are central for the EU budget...
2018, 23 October
Dinner debate in Strasbourg
Getting the European Energy Market ready for 2030: What role for network codes & guidelines?
The implementation of the Third Energy Package has shown that delivering the package relies on innovative regulatory tools, like network codes, guidelines and regional methodologies. These tools have...
2018, 8 October
Dinner debate in Brussels
Clean energy islands: paving the way to Europe’s decarbonisation
After Europe set ambitious climate & energy targets for 2030, it must focus on reaching them and defining the right policy measures to this aim. The European Commission’s “Clean Energy for EU...
2018, 24 September
Dinner debate in Brussels
Low-Emission Mobility: is a 100% electric future realistic? The view from the gas, oil and electricity sectors.
This particular event addressed the issue from 3 different points of views : Mr Jean-Marc Leroy, from GIE (Gas Infrastructure Europe - transmission, storage and LNG terminals) presented the role...
2018, 11 September
Dinner debate in Strasbourg
Building regional cooperation through a Mediterranean Gas Hub
The focus of Europe on its Mediterranean neighbourhood is gaining renewed interest, it seeks to address issues ranging from development to migration, from security to energy diversification. The...
2018, 9 July
Dinner debate in Brussels
UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 7: Does coal have a role in providing affordable and clean energy?
The work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on sustainable energy is designed to improve access to affordable and clean energy for all and to reduce greenhouse gas...
2018, 12 June
Dinner debate in Strasbourg
The new Electricity Market Design – a smart regulation for smart distribution networks?
With the energy transition unfolding, electricity distribution system operators (DSOs) are becoming increasingly important. More than 90% of renewable capacity is connected to their distribution...
2018, 29 May
Dinner debate in Strasbourg
Oil & gas in Europe today… and tomorrow?
As the energy sector undergoes major transformations, questions arise around the role of oil & gas in a low-emission future, and their place in the EU energy mix. Making up for more than half of...
2018, 15 May
Lunchtime Debate in Brussels
Technology Driving Sustainability – the role of E-mobility
Cooperation and coordination between different sectors are crucial to progress. The European Internet Forum and the European Energy Forum have the pleasure of inviting you to share ideas with ICT and...
2018, 23 April
Dinner debate in Brussels
The fight against climate change as an opportunity for Europe: A viable scenario from a business perspective
The European Union has shown strong leadership in the fight against climate change, setting ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. On the path...
2018, 20 March
Dinner debate in Brussels
Transitioning to low-emission steel: making the energy market fit for the industrial future
Since the 1960s, carbon emissions and energy consumption per tonne of steel produced in Europe have been halved. As a result of industry progress, EU steel producers are now approaching the...
2018, 20 February
Dinner debate in Brussels
Research and innovation: an evening discussion with Commissioner Moedas
In the framework of the preparation of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework beyond 2020 and the 9th Framework Programme, EEF members will have a unique opportunity to exchange views with Commissioner...
2018, 6 February
Dinner debate in Strasbourg
Urban Air Quality and traffic emissions: How EURO 6d and emission control technology will address the problem
The air quality is a major challenge for many urban areas and the people living in them.  Whereas this issue has been known about for a long time, the 2015 “Dieselgate” and its related findings...
2018, 22 January
Reception in Brussels
2018 - Looking Ahead to a New Year in Energy Policy
We invite EEF members to discuss the energy policy agenda for 2018. The European Commission’s Director-General for Energy Dominique Ristori will give a keynote address and share views with...