Current Publications

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European Climate Change Policy Beyond 2012 November 2009	This report from the European Regional group of WEC focuses on energy supply and its use for transport, with additional commentary on the power generation sector. It examines the role all these sectors have to play in abating Greenhouse Gas emissions.	703 Kb
World Energy and Climate Policy: 2009 Assessment October 2009	This report encapsulates assessment results across 88 countries. Identified are top division country performers in energy policy effectiveness, overall and by major objectives, and many examples of country best practices. Countries are grouped into clusters dependent on whether they are energy importers or exporters and the level of income per capita.	1.4 Mb
Trade and Investment Rules for Energy September 2009	This timely report by a WEC Task Force of experts with legal standing in the energy business identifies the most pressing issues relating to energy trade and suggests actions and measures which, if implemented, would provide clarity and answer many questions.	627 Kb
Survey of Energy Resources Interim Update 2009 July 2009	The WEC announces the release of an Interim Update to the Survey of Energy Resources via its website. This report provides updated and expanded tables, figures and country notes for the 15 main energy resources.	537 Kb
Regional Energy Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean December 2008	The regional study entitled “Energy Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean” has been conducted by the WEC Latin American Member Committees. Having identified that the weak link between existing national energy infrastructures remains a major stumbling block to strengthening regional economic integration, this study aims to propose alternative views – primarily on the integration of electricity and natural gas markets.	3.40 Mb
Assessment of Energy Policy and Practices December 2008	This paper describes the methodology and the implementation of the new WEC Assessment of Energy Policy and Practices, an on-going examination of energy policies around the globe and how they have worked in practice	430 Kb
Performance of Generating Plant May 2008	This WEC report contains power plant performance statistics and examples of techniques for improving power plant performance through benchmarking.	3.2 MB
Europe's Vulnerability to Energy Crisis January 2008	The objective of the Study is to identify the threats leading to potential energy crises and suggest solutions for facing, the related key challenges.	709Kb
Energy Efficiency Policies January 2008	This WEC report presents and evaluates energy efficiency policies in nearly 70 countries around the world, with a specific focus on five policy measures.	3.7 MB
North America Report November 2007	The aim of this regional report was to discuss avenues for advancing North American cooperation and coordination on a range of energy issues.	25 MB
Carbon Capture and Storage: A WEC “Interim Balance”. November 2007 Arabic version here	This WEC report provides a summary of the ongoing work of the Cleaner Fossil Fuels Systems Committee. It focuses primarily on the topic of Carbon Capture & Storage.	882 KB
Energy Policy Scenarios 2050 November 2007	This major WEC study is a bottom-up regional view of our energy future focusing on policies to ensure energy sustainability. The report is available in online, along with an introductary video.	1.5 MB
Transport Technologies October 2007	The WEC study on “Transport Technologies and Policy Scenarios to 2050” outlines policy recommendations to develop sustainable transport systems for the future.	1.7MB
Survey of Energy Resources 2007 September 2007	This WEC study is a unique comprehensive compilation of global energy resources. It details 16 key energy resources with the latest data provided by 96 WEC Member Committees worldwide.	7.5MB
Electricity in Central Asia July 2007	A World Energy Council report on market reform and potential investment opportunities in the Electricity Market of the Central Asian Republics	985KB
Energy & Climate Change June 2007	Energy professionals from across the world have been examining climate change policies to see what works in promoting sustainable development.	1.3 MB
2007 Global Energy Survey June 2007	The World Energy Council (WEC), in partnership with Korn/Ferry International, for the second year in a row, undertook a survey entitled “2007 Global Energy Survey”.	2MB
The Role of Nuclear Power in Europe January 2007	The World Energy Council has launched an Europe wide study into the future of Nuclear Power.	1MB
World Energy Book Issue 3 January 2007	This third edition features the main energy related issues confronting Europe	n/a
World Energy Book Issue 2 August 2006	This second edition focuses on energy matters in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.	n/a
Alleviating Urban Energy Poverty in Latin America February 2006	A regional study using case studies from three different cities to highlight the issue of urban energy poverty.	1.4MB
World Energy Book Issue 1 December 2005	The first edition of the World Energy Book highlights energy issues confronting Africa and Asia.	n/a
Regional Energy Integration in Africa June 2005	This regional report highlights key factors that affect cooperative energy projects.	1.2MB