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Nowadays, climate change represents a fundamental challenge for the energy industry; consequences can be seen across the globe and immediate action is needed.

The Energy Management Centre (EMC) and ESCP will host a roundtable discussion on "Natural Gas as a Bridge to a Renewable Energy Future" on Thursday, 21 April, 4.00pm at ESCP's Paris Campus.

This event will focus on the key drivers for energy demand and supply going forward, the implications of COP21 for the energy sector, and what the future holds for gas.

Admission is free of charge, but places are limited and allocated on a selective first-come, first-served basis. Do not miss the opportunity to hear the latest advances from top industry experts and network with other like-minded people.

Programme

15:00 - 16:00 Registration

16:00 - 16:10 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kostas Andriosopoulos, Assoc. Professor, Director EMC, ESCP Business School

16:10 - 17:30 The Relationship between Natural Gas and Renewables

• How can gas be the bridge to a renewable energy future?
• Why gas may be an optimum partner for renewables?
• How does shale gas development affect the equation with renewables?
• What does the COP21 Paris Agreement imply for the partnership between gas and renewables?

Speakers:

Laurence Gouet, Vice President Strategy, Gas, TOTAL SA
Hélène Baudoin, Director of External Relations, Gas Chain, ENGIE
Costanza Jacazio, Senior Gas Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Lucie Roux, Senior Specialist, European Gas, Platts & (EMEM Class, 2012)

Moderator:
Anthony Livanios, CEO, U.S. Energy Stream

17:30 - 18:00 Networking Coffee Break

18:00 - 19:30 Electricity Generation: How can Natural Gas partner with Renewables?

• How can gas provide the flexibility renewables need in power generation?
• How can gas and renewables fit in the existing EU power market?
• How can power companies redesign the way they generate, trade, and supply electricity?
• What is the French and EU policy?

Speakers:

Jean-Pascal Tranié, President, Aloe Private Equity
Bozena Cosser, Director PM, Power & Energy, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development & (EMBA Class, 2014)
Xi Yao, Strategy Manager, Centralized Generation of Electricity, Gas, ENGIE & (MIM Class, 2006)

Moderator:
Kostas Andriosopoulos, Assoc. Professor, Director EMC, ESCP Business School

Registration

To register, please click here.

We have the responsibility of preventing further climate change, and we are ready to make an impact in the industry. Join us for this thought- provoking discussion.

We look forward to seeing you in Paris!

The Energy Management Centre Team

"The EMC's Mission is to build a strong proactive partnership between academia, industry and government, to debate the challenges of the new energy era."