Clingendael International Energy Programme

Abstract

CIEP is affiliated to the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’. CIEP acts as an independent forum for governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, media, politicians and all others interested in changes and developments in the energy sector. CIEP organizes lectures, seminars, conferences and roundtable discussions. In addition CIEP members of staff lecture in a variety of courses and training programmes. CIEP’s research, training and activities focus on three themes:  regulation of energy markets (oil, gas, electricity) in the European Union;  the international economic and geopolitical aspects of oil and gas markets, particularly with respect to the European Union security of supply;  energy and sustainable development. CIEP is endorsed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, BP, Delta, Electrabel GDF-Suez, Eneco, Energie Beheer Nederland, Essent, Esso Nederland, GasTerra, Gasunie, ING, NAM, NUON, TenneT, Oranje-Nassau Groep, Port of Rotterdam, RWE, Shell Nederland, Total E&P Nederland, Vopak Oil Europe Middle East and Wintershall.