About
About the Clingendael International Energy Programme
In the next few years, the liberalisation of European energy markets will affect policymaking at both the European and national level. The liberalisation will also greatly impact the organisation and strategy of companies operating in the energy sector. These changes in the internal European market take place against the backdrop of an expanding European Union, an increasing dependency on imported fossil fuels and the efforts to address environmental concerns. The growing import dependency, not only within the European Union member states but also in other major consumer regions, has raised concerns about the future security of supply. These concerns will influence the policy options and choices of both consumers and producers. The political and economic developments in, for instance, the United States, Russia, the Middle-East, the Caspian Sea region, and Asia, are therefore important for the assessment of the European energy situation.
The Clingendael International Energy Programme (CIEP) is affiliated to the Netherlands Institute for International Relations Clingendael. CIEP acts as an independent forum for governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, the media, politicians and others who are interested in changes and developments in the energy sector. CIEP organizes seminars, conferences and roundtable discussions. CIEP research and activities agenda focuses on three themes:
- Regulation of energy markets (oil, gas, electricity) in the European Union;
- The international economic and geo-political aspects of oil and gas markets, particularly with respect to the European Union security of supply;
- Energy and sustainable development.
CIEP staff also give lectures about various subjects in a variety of courses and training programmes. CIEP-publications and research results are made available primarily through our website.