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Register: World Energy Congress 2013

This October 13 – 17, the World Energy Council will stage the 22nd World Energy Congress. This event is the world’s largest and most influential energy event covering all aspects of the energy agenda. Under the theme of “Securing Tomorrow’s Energy Today,” the Congress will welcome 5,000 ministers, CEO’s, business leaders and expert delegates from more than 100 countries. With the world at a crucial point in the development of the global energy transformation, the 22nd World Energy Congress will provide a unique insight into the future of the energy sector and highlight key opportunities.
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Explore World Energy Resources Data

Identify national or regional fossil fuel reserves and renewables installed capacity, rank top producing countries, value resources’ potential in countries around the world and more. Since 1933, the World Energy Resources data provide the most complete and impartial set of information about available energy resources globally to help inform the energy debate and support decisions that will shape a sustainable energy future.
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Discover: Energy Sustainability Index

The Energy Sustainability Index ranks WEC member countries in terms of their likely ability to provide sustainable energy policies through the 3 dimensions of the energy trilemma: - Energy security - Social equity - Environmental impact mitigation Discover the latest ranking and access individual country profiles to gain a better understanding of the effect of national energy policies.
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Critical Issues for Energy Leaders?

The World Energy Issues Maps provide an annual assessment of the issues impacting the global and regional energy sector based on the views of the WEC’s energy leadership community. The maps identify the key uncertainties while highlighting the areas where action is most required to enable the sustainable supply and use of energy. Play with the interactive Issues Maps to understand what issues are keeping energy leaders awake at night?
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World Energy Congress 2013 gets backing from Korean Prime Minister

The Organising Committee of the 2013 World Energy Congress is delighted to announce that the Prime Minister of Korea, Mr Chung Hong-won, has agreed to bring his leadership and support to the Congress by joining as Honorary Chairman of the Organising Committee. Mr Chung comments: “As the 22nd World Energy Congress is the most prestigious [...]
     

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NEWS: Asian Ministers Endorse 22nd World Energy Congress in Daegu

The Organizing Committee of the 22nd World Energy Congress on Friday welcomed the endorsement of the world’s premier energy event by Asian government ministers at a UN-sponsored energy conference. In a communique, ministers at the Asian and Pacific Energy Forum welcomed the offer of the Korean government to host the Congress.

Learn more and register: http://www.daegu2013.kr

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There is no direct membership in the WEC; rather, members join through their own national Member Committee, each of which represents the country’s energy interests and which includes industry and government, energy experts, research institutions and other energy-related organisations and individuals.

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By joining WEC you would be joining the world's most influential, impartial network of energy leaders and practitioners covering all aspects of the energy sector. Joining a WEC national Member Committee will help empower your organisation, enhancing your voice at the national, regional and global level.

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