The Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum (BSEEF) is a unique annual gathering of world leaders and key stakeholders in energy policy and business for unofficial consultations on global energy security. Set in the Black Sea-Caspian region, a nexus of global energy security and geopolitics, the conference brings together world leaders, business executives and prominent policymakers for discussions on today’s key energy issues and recommendations for the future. This year’s inaugural conference took place in Bucharest, Romania, from September 30 to October 2. Next year’s Forum will take place in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Transcripts:
- 9/30: Welcome Dinner – Frederick Kempe, Ambassador Richard Morningstar, Paolo Scaroni
- 10/1: Welcome Remarks – Frederick Kempe, Chuck Hagel, Mircea Geoana, Crin Antonescu
- 10/1: Session I – Executive Roundtable: Global Energy Future
- 10/1: Session II – Scenarios for Future Energy Security
- 10/1: Session III – New Energy Mix: Policy and Business Challenges
- 10/1: Luncheon Keynote Address: Fabrizio Barbaso (Transcript)
- 10/1: Luncheon Keynote Address: Fabrizio Barbaso (Prepared Remarks)
- 10/1: Session IV.1 – Primary Electricity: Aligning Incentives and Constraints
- 10/1: Session IV.2 – Future of Coal and Green Electricity: Capitalizing on New Technologies
- 10/1: Session IV.3 – Oil for the 21st Century: Prospects and Challenges
- 10/1: Session IV.4 – Role of Natural Gas: Resources and Technologies
- 10/1: Session IV.5 – Managing Risk in Energy Finance and Services
- 10/2: Opening Remarks: Carl Bildt and Doru Costea
- 10/2: Session V – Ministers Roundtable: Policy Responses to Energy Challenges
- 10/2: Session VI – Russia’s Role in Global Energy Markets
- 10/2: Session VII – Central Asia in World Energy Dynamics
- 10/2: Session VIII – Role of the Black Sea Region in International Energy Markets
- 10/2: Capstone Session
Atlantic Council Analysis:
- Will Biden’s Reassurance Trip Succeed? – Nikolas Gvosdev
- Nabucco Edging Ahead of South Stream? – Alexandros Petersen
- The Caspian Comes to Europe – Alexandros Petersen
- Black Sea to Supply Europe’s Energy? – Alexandros Petersen
- Event Summary: Comments on Energy Diversity
Media and Blog Coverage:
- Romania seeks regional energy role – UPI
- US Seeks Greater Energy Cooperation With Russia – Diplomat – Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswire, Spencer Swartz
- Oil diplomacy in Romania – Oil & Gas Journal, Eric Watkins
- Pipelines alone won’t reduce EU dependancy on Russia, says US – EUobserver, Valentina Pop
- Black Sea could compete with Russia as EU gas supplier – EUobserver, Valentina Pop
- Busy Eurasia – RealClearWorld, The Compass, Kevin Sullivan
- Europeans weighing on pros and cons of natural gas pipelines – Xinhua
- Black Sea Energy and Economy Forum ends – Voice of Turkey (TRT)
- Black Sea Energy Forum Continues in Bucharest – Cihan Media Services
- The Double Strategic Role of the Black Sea Area in Energy Security – Radio Romania International
- Black Sea region, vital for energy security of EU – Agerpress (Romanian Press Agency)
- Romania: U.S. recommends energy coalition in Black Sea area – Agerpres (Romanian Press Agency)
- Black Sea Energy & Economic Forum 2009 – HotNews
- Paolo Scaroni, at the Black Sea Energy Forum – HotNews
- Black Sea has huge oil and gas reserves, says Patriciu – Romanian Times
- Bucharest first edition of “The Black Sea Energy Forum” aims at energy security – International Business Promotion
- There is a light – Vivid, Cristina Merrill
- Romania’s on the Map – Oil & Gas Journal, Eric Watkins
- Richard Morningstar: Politics of USA in Black Sea region is not Anti Russian – Georgian Times
- Turkish official addresses Black Sea Energy Forum in Romania – World Bulletin
- Traicho Traikov attends Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum – Radio Bulgaria
Related Events:
- Nabucco Pipeline’s Future
- Energy Security in Europe: After the Prague Summit
- Cristian Diaconescu: Stability in the Black Sea Region
Forum Chairs:
- Senator Chuck Hagel, Chairman of the Atlantic Council of the U.S.
- Mr. Dinu Patriciu, Chairman and CEO, DP Holding SA
- Mr. Paolo Scaroni, Chief Executive Officer, Eni S.p.A.
Keynote Speakers:
- Mr. Fabrizio Barbaso, Deputy Director General, DG TREN, European Commission
- H.E. Cristian Diaconescu, Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs
- H.E. Mircea Geoana, Romanian President of the Senate
- Senator Chuck Hagel, Chairman, Atlantic Council of the United States
- Ambassdor Richard Morningstar, U.S. Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy
- Mr. Paolo Scaroni, Chief Executive Officer, Eni S.p.A.
Roundtable Discussions with:
- CEOs and Executives from:
Areva, DEPA, Eni S.p.A., ExxonMobil, Hellenic Petroleum, Hunt Oil, KazMunaiGas, OMV, DP Holding, Sabanci Energy Group, Schlumberger and SOCAR
- Energy and Economy Ministers and Senior Officials from:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, Iraq, Kazakhstan, The Republic of Moldova, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United States and Uzbekistan
Mission:
The BSEEF fosters multilateral cooperation between stakeholders in the Atlantic Community, the Black-Sea-Caspian region, and around the world on energy policy issues. It promotes energy security, market-based solutions, and an energy industry compatible with sustainable development. The Forum strives to meet the needs of countries producing and consuming energy through increased flow of capital, technology and collaboration in the energy sector.
The Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum is supported by the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania.