NATO Energy
Security Centre
of Excellence

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Partners to meet the challenges of a dynamic
energy security environment.

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Events

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  • 01 – 03 Oct. 2024 Vilnius, Lithuania

    FORTE 2024

    Conference: “Future Operations – Resilience in Transitioning Energy” 1-3 October 2024 Holiday Inn Hotel Vilnius, Seimyniskiu str. 1, LT-093

Latest News

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  • 10 Sep. 2024

    NATO ENSEC COE Announces New Deputy Director/Chief of Staff

    The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (ENSEC COE) is proud to announce the appointment of LCL (OF-4/ FRA) Gildas Prêcheur as its new Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, effective August 28, 2024. With an impressive career spanning over two decades,

  • 05 Sep. 2024

    Colonel Gytis Kazokas Appointed as New Director of NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence

    Vilnius, Lithuania — Colonel Gytis Kazokas has officially assumed the role of Director at the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (ENSEC COE), taking over from his predecessor, Colonel Darius Užkuraitis. The change in leadership marks a significant mo

  • 24 May. 2024

    Centres of Excellence Marketplace

    On 22-23rd of May, members of The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence participated in Centres of Excellence Marketplace in NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

  • 17 May. 2024

    Energy Efficiency in Military Operations Course was held in Vilnius

    The Course is designed to enhance awareness and knowledge on the importance of energy efficiency in military operations

  • 19 Apr. 2024

    24th Steering Committee meeting was held in Tallinn

    On 17-18th of April 2024, members of the Steering Committee of The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence met in Tallinn, Estonia.

  • 11 Apr. 2024

    NATO ENSEC COE’s Expert Contributes to Operational Energy Summit 2024

    On 9-10th of April, NATO ENSEC COE’s expert had the privilege to participate in the esteemed Operational Energy Summit 2024 held in Reston, VA.

    Recent Publications

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    All Publications Energy Highlights Energy Security Forum IESMA In less than 1000 words JRC Technical Report Separate Publications TTX CORE
    • 09 Sep. 2024

      The Indispensable Link between Energy Security and Cyber Security

      Ransomware, cyber espionage, phishing, and DDoS attacks are just a few examples

    • 03 Sep. 2024

      Assessment of the technologies that could increase the use of distributed energy generation, thereby reducing the impact of military strikes on centralized power generation facilities in Ukraine and enhancing the security and resilience of energy supply in Ukraine

      The article discusses the significant impact of Russia’s military campaign in Uk

    • 19 Jun. 2024

      Energy storage and energy efficiency as the key enablers of greater use of renewable energy in electricity consumption

      Renewable energy sources and increased energy efficiency are essential to achiev

    • 10 Jun. 2024

      Executive Summary of the field experiment conducted by NATO ENSEC COE in the summer of 2023, utilizing Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology within the military environment

      The experiment confirmed the potential of portable hydrogen fuel cells to enhanc

    • 17 May. 2024

      TTX CORE 23-Baltic Final Exercise Report

      This report focuses largely on syndicate responses to the exercise scenario vign

    • 02 May. 2024

      Assessing Gas Security & Resilience into the Future

      This article demonstrates the challenges of assessing how gas security might loo

    • 25 Apr. 2024

      Unlocking Potential: Synthetic Fuels in Modern Military Operations

      Synthetic fuels represent a transformative solution for modern military forces s

    • 23 Apr. 2024

      State-of-the-Art: Energy Efficiency Technologies Transforming the States. Renewable (weather-dependent) Power Generation

      Weather-dependent power generation resources generally rely on natural climate a

    • 22 Apr. 2024

      Infrastructure needed for e-mobility with a case study in a German context

      The electrification of transportation is deemed pivotal in reducing CO2 emission

    • 15 Apr. 2024

      Why is Critical Underwater Infrastructure the target?

      This article aims to shed light on why CUI has become a target and to examine th

    • 25 Mar. 2024

      Solar Fuels: A Beacon of Sustainable Energy for a Brighter Future

      In the pursuit of sustainable energy sources, solar fuels have emerged as a prom

    • 25 Mar. 2024

      How do you become an expert in Energy Security?

      A case study evaluating education requirements for a comprehensive approach.

      Projects

      Projects
      • 01 May. 2021 – 30 Jun. 2024 NATO

        NATO Operational Energy Concept Development

        In early 2021, HQ SACT has proposed to the NATO ENSEC COE to elaborate a NATO Concept on operational energy delivered to the forces in operations and exerc