Q4 - Geopolitics of Energy
code: Q4
format: Virtual course
duration: 3 days
level: Intermediate
accreditation: CPD
participants: 10

availability:

01/12/2025 9:00 am
European Central Time

$3,999.00

The “Geopolitics of Energy” is a comprehensive and timely course which aims to equip energy industry professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape of the global energy sector. Participants will leave the course with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping the future of energy and the ability to lead their organizations through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for professionals who need to understand the complex interplay between geopolitics and the energy sector, including:

• Senior executives in energy companies

• Government officials responsible for energy policy and international relations

• Strategic planners and risk managers in the energy industry

• Energy traders and financial analysts

• Consultants specializing in energy and geopolitics

• Researchers and academics focused on energy politics and international relations

With the twilight of globalization and the individual governments taking back control of the borders, capital, and laws to protect the economy and security, new threads to the global trade and business relationships emerge. Business leaders must be able to navigate such system complexities successfully in order to thrive.

 

THE COURSE WILL ENABLE THE PARTICIPANTS

  1. Lead the organization’s strategic response to geopolitical trends in relation to new business opportunities, emerging technological trends and societal tendencies
  1. Make informed and confident decisions in a new evolving international and regional context
  2. Identify and manage geopolitical threats to the global and regional energy business growth and navigate change accordingly

 

WHO THE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR:

  1. Our course is designed for energy industry professionals, business executives and leaders who want to understand the implications of ongoing global change to ensure they lead effectively.
  2. The curriculum of this course comprises a fresh blend of conceptual and practical insights, combined with our experts’ on-the-ground experience and publications.
  3. The learning experience is enriched by analysis and synthesis of global strategic flows of energy sources, workforce, goods, services, data, capital, knowledge, and technologies which describe a continuous power play between nations and energy business organizations.
  4. This mix provides balanced analysis and opinions, offering participants an informed post globalized world view and a handy toolkit of how to thrive in the new world.

Day 1: The Shifting Global Energy Paradigm

Morning Session: Energy Transition and Technological Disruption
Description: Explore the ongoing global energy transition and its geopolitical implications, focusing on the rise of renewable energy sources and the challenges faced by traditional fossil fuel producers.
  • The global push towards net-zero emissions and its impact on energy geopolitics
  • Renewable energy technologies and their role in reshaping international power dynamics
  • The geopolitical implications of battery technology and critical mineral supply chains
  • Nuclear energy’s resurgence and its strategic importance in the energy mix
  • The role of hydrogen in future energy systems and its potential to reshape global alliances

 

Afternoon Session: AI Revolution and Digitalization in the Energy Sector
Description: Examine the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and digitalization on the energy industry and its geopolitical ramifications.
  • AI applications in energy exploration, production, and distribution
  • Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in digitalized energy infrastructure
  • The geopolitics of data ownership and control in the energy sector
  • Smart grids and their potential to alter energy interdependencies between nations
  • The impact of blockchain technology on energy trading and global energy governance

 

Day 2: Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Security

Morning Session: Current Military Conflicts and Proxy Wars
Description: Analyze ongoing military conflicts and proxy wars, their impact on global energy markets, and strategies for ensuring energy security.
  • The Russia-Ukraine conflict and its effects on European energy security
  • Middle East tensions and their influence on global oil markets
  • The role of energy resources in fueling regional conflicts and instability
  • Strategies for diversifying energy sources and reducing geopolitical vulnerabilities
  • The geopolitics of pipeline politics and energy transit routes

 

Afternoon Session: Decoupling of Global Supply Chains and Deglobalization
Description: Investigate the ongoing decoupling of global supply chains, its impact on the energy sector, and the shift towards regionalization.
  • The fragmentation of global energy supply chains and its implications for energy security
  • Reshoring and nearshoring trends in energy production and manufacturing
  • The rise of regional energy blocs and their geopolitical significance
  • The impact of trade wars and sanctions on global energy markets
  • Strategies for building resilience in energy supply chains amid deglobalization

 

Day 3: Reshaping Global Energy Flows and Financial Landscapes

Morning Session: Strategic Energy Flows and New Trade Routes
Description: Examine the reshuffling of global strategic energy flows and the emergence of new trade routes.
  • The changing dynamics of global oil and gas trade
  • The geopolitical implications of the Northern Sea Route and Arctic energy resources
  • The Belt and Road Initiative and its impact on global energy infrastructure
  • The rise of LNG and its effect on traditional pipeline politics
  • Emerging energy hubs and their role in shaping regional power dynamics

 

Afternoon Session: Financial Threats and Opportunities in the Energy Sector
Description: Explore the evolving financial landscape of the energy sector, including new threats and opportunities.
  • The impact of ESG investing on global energy finance
  • The rise of green bonds and sustainable finance in the energy sector
  • Cryptocurrency and its potential to reshape energy trading and transactions
  • The geopolitics of energy sanctions and their effectiveness in the modern era
  • Strategies for managing financial risks in an increasingly volatile energy market

related courses

Get in Touch

whatever your query is, we are here to help.
simply fill out your details and submit with one click.

Alternatively please use our email below to get in touch with us.

Email: [email protected]

make enquiry

Geopolitics of Energy

If you would like to request the course outline, find out the next available time slot or you have any other inquiry, please tell us more by filling up the form below.
Will be in touch with you as soon as we can.