News from Organisations Affiliated to IGU This issue we bring you a report from Energy
that formed the centre of the first truly global
Delta Institute (EDI) on the inaugural Gas meets
empires, as Michael Pye explains in The edge of
Wind symposium, further highlighting the
the world. Similarly, just as the North Sea has
possibilities for the convergence of gas and
taken an important role in shaping our modern
renewables that was a feature of the last issue
world, it will also have a significant stake in the
of International Gas, April-September 2016.
transition of our modern societies towards
We follow this with a preview of the Gas
achieving the climate goals set by COP 21. The
Technology Institute (GTI) conference, CH4
North Sea’s attractiveness as an offshore energy
Connections, and they also provide an update
powerhouse, including offshore wind and
on their work on the detection, prevention and
(green) gas, is huge. And extensive integration
mitigation of methane emissions. Pipeline
between the gas and wind sector may offer a
Research Council International (PRCI) reflect on
sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy
a busy year of growth and change and we
system, in balance with improved ecosystems.
conclude with an update on the World LPG Association’s flagship Cooking for Life campaign.
Cooperation between the offshore gas and wind sector formed a common thread during the Gas meets Wind symposium, initialised by a
x The ‘North Sea Energy Manifesto’. Left to Right: Mel Kroon (Tennet), Jo Peters (Nogepa), Paul de Krom (TNO), Tjerk Wagenaar (Natuur en Milieu) Hans Timmers (NWEA).
Gas meets Wind: The North Sea as a
consortium of parties consisting of Energy Delta
future powerhouse
Institute (EDI), Energy Valley, TKI Gas, TKi Wind
By Miralda van Schot
op Zee, Netherlands Wind Energy Association
The North Sea is one of Europe’s prominent
(NWEA) and Netherlands Oil and Gas
and promising areas. In the past, the countries
Exploration and Production Association
surrounding the North Sea were at the heart of
(Nogepa). These parties joined forces and
scientific, mercantile and artistic transformations
organised, within the framework of the Dutch EU presidency, the first edition of this inter national high-profile symposium on offshore collaboration between the most important (energy-related) stakeholders. The symposium highlighted that representa tives from the gas and wind industry are willing to work together. EDI is very pleased that the above-mentioned representatives have joined forces in ratifying and sealing the ‘North Sea Energy Challenge Manifesto’ to realise synergies between operators in the North Sea area and to make the energy transition as sustainable and affordable as possible. Hans Timmers, President of the board of NWEA and Jo Peters, Secretary General of Nopega are convinced of the bene
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