"Concordo com os pontos defendidos e com o caso que Ayuk defende sobre o papel critico que a OPEP desempenhara para ajudar os produtos petroliferos africanos a alcancar a voz que merecem na industria petrolifera." -Secretario-Geral da OPEP, S. Ex . Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo Duas decadas de negociacao de acordos de petroleo e gas africanos deram a NJ Ayuk um conhecimento da paisagem energetica do continente que poucos conseguem igualar. O advogado africano especialista em energia, educado nos Estados Unidos, serve doses generosas desse conhecimento no seu segundo livro, Bilioes em Jogo: O Futuro da Energia e dos Negocios em Africa. Servindo como um roteiro para que o continente faca uma melhor utilizacao dos seus vastos recursos energeticos para melhorar a vida das suas populacoes, Ayuk aborda a forma como os paises africanos podem utilizar as suas industrias energeticas como catalisadores para diversificar e fazer crescer as suas economias globais. Para alem disso, Ayuk mostra como os governos africanos e as empresas locais podem negociar melhores acordos com empresas internacionais de energia e como os paises do continente podem utilizar campos marginais de petroleo e gas para desenvolver industrias energeticas domesticas que, uma vez fortes, irao competir a nivel global. Perguntas colocadas e respondidas: Porque e que os novos recursos de gas natural de Africa podem permitir que o continente se eleve como um ator-chave global na industria O que e que os paises africanos podem fazer para se tornarem destinos de investimento atrativos O papel que o acesso a energia fiavel, sustentavel e acessivel pode desempenhar na aceleracao do crescimento economico Como e porque e que as empresas energeticas americanas devem parar de reduzir os seus investimentos em Africa E porque e que a industria energetica do continente precisa de mais mulheres O tema subjacente do livro e que, demasiadas vezes, os recursos naturais criam riqueza para investidores estrangeiros e para um grupo seleto de elites africanas, enquanto as pessoas comuns (e, por sua vez, as economias africanas) nao conseguem beneficiar. Embora seja facil ver que existe uma falta de participacao local em projetos africanos e um desafio permanente para assegurar o investimento necessario, tambem precisamos de compreender o nosso papel neste contexto. Temos de compreender a importancia de criar ambientes favoraveis com condicoes fiscais atrativas para investidores locais e estrangeiros, o papel de politicas de conteudo local mais fortes para assegurar uma maior participacao local no sector, e o peso que o governo e a incerteza politica tem no sucesso ou insucesso dos projetos. "Cabe aos Africanos encontrar solucoes para Africa", escreve Ayuk. Esta declaracao pode ser considerada um tema vivo em todo o livro, uma vez que ele encoraja a que as empresas e governos locais tenham de celebrar acordos de colaboracao em vez de compromissos passivos com empresas petroliferas internacionais e com os principais atores da industria. "[Precisamos] de investidores que mostrem que querem participar plenamente connosco, entrando e construindo empresas sustentaveis a longo prazo que durem e tenham lucro, criem empregos e desenvolvimento futuro." Se estiver pronto a mergulhar de cabeca no acesso a uma analise franca do panorama do sector energetico africano e de como os africanos podem comecar a solucionar os desafios de Africa, entregue-se as paginas de Bilioes em Jogo. ENGLISH VERSION "I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry." -OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo Two decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals. Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies. In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally. Questions posed and answered: Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more women The book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit. While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward. "It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development." If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

Dammed: The Politics of Loss and Survival in Anishinaabe Territory explores Canada's hydroelectric boom in the Lake of the Woods area. It complicates narratives of increasing affluence in postwar Canada, revealing that the inverse was true for Indigenous communities along the Winnipeg River. Dammed makes clear that hydroelectric generating stations were designed to serve settler populations. Governments and developers excluded the Anishinabeg from planning and operations and failed to consider how power production might influence the health and economy of their communities. By so doing, Canada and Ontario thwarted a future that aligned with the terms of treaty, a future in which both settlers and the Anishinabeg might thrive in shared territories.The same hydroelectric development that powered settler communities flooded manomin fields, washed away roads, and compromised fish populations. Anishinaabe families responded creatively to manage the government-sanctioned environmental change and survive the resulting economic loss. Luby reveals these responses to dam development,inviting readers to consider how resistance might be expressed by individuals and families, and across gendered and generational lines. Luby weaves text, testimony, and experience together, grounding this historical work in the territory of her paternal ancestors, lands she calls home. With evidence drawn from archival material, oral history, and environmental observation, Dammed invites readers to confront Canadian colonialism in the twentieth century.

Dieses Buch hilft im eigenen Unternehmen die Prozesse und Ergebnisse zum Energieverbrauch zu bewerten und Verbesserungspotenziale aufzuspuren. Es gibt umsatzbezogene, bruttowertschoepfungsbezogene und beschaftigtenbezogene Energiekennziffern zum Zweck des Energiebenchmarkings fur alle wichtigen Wirtschaftszweige in Deutschland (von der Herstellung von Nahrungs- und Futtermitteln uber die Stahlindustrie bis zur Gewinnung von Erdoel und Erdgas). Eine Steigerung der Energieeffizienz ist Voraussetzung dafur, dass Unternehmen des produzierenden Gewerbes den Spitzenausgleich (eine Entlastung von der Energie- und der Stromsteuer) in Anspruch nehmen koennen.

This concise, accessible introduction to the history of oil tells the story of how petroleum has shaped human life since it was first discovered oozing inconspicuously from the soil. For a century, human dependence on petroleum caused little discomfort as we enjoyed the heyday of cheap crude-a glorious episode of energy gluttony that was destined to end. Today, we see the disastrous results in environmental degradation, political instability, and world economic disparity in the waning years of a petroleum-powered civilization-lessons rooted in the finite nature of oil. Considering the nature of oil itself as well as humans' remarkable relationship with it, Brian C. Black spotlights our modern conundrum and then explores the challenges of our future without oil. It is this essential context, he argues, that will prepare us for our energy transition. Bringing his global perspective and wide-ranging technical knowledge, Black has written an essential contribution to environmental history and the rapidly emerging field of energy history in this sweeping, forward-looking survey.

Das Buch, das Smart Cities einfach, aber nicht vereinfachend erklart. Erfahren Sie alles, was Sie uber die Licht- und Schattenseiten smarter Entwicklungen wissen mussen und wie eine positive Transformation gelingen kann. Fuhrende deutsche Unternehmen, Verbande, Vereine, Universitaten, Forschungseinrichtungen, Stiftungen, NGO, Startups und Experten sowie Vertreter der Bundes-, Landes- und Kommunalverwaltung erklaren qualifiziert, wo wir stehen und was uns bevorsteht.

Bei der Digitalisierung des Energiesektors von Praxiserfahrungen anderer Experten profitieren! Dieser bewahrten Devise folgend zeigen Autoren aus Versorgungs- und IT-Unternehmen, Beratungen und Start-ups ausgewahlte Loesungen fur eine erfolgreiche digitale Transformation der Energiebranche. Durch die Lekture der ersten zweibandigen Fachpublikation zur Digitalisierung der Energiewirtschaft im deutschsprachigen Raum kann der Leser von Expertenwissen profitieren und seinen Nutzen aus realen Anwendungsfallen sowie der Beschreibung umgesetzter Geschaftsmodelle der digitalen Energiewelt ziehen.In Band 1 werden die wesentlichen Grundlagen des digitalen Business in der Energiewirtschaft prasentiert. Dem Einfuhrungsteil folgen vier Abschnitte zu unterschiedlichen Facetten der Digitalisierung entlang der energiewirtschaftlichen Wertschoepfung von der Erzeugung bis zur Verteilung im Smart Grid.

Bei der Digitalisierung des Energiesektors von Praxiserfahrungen anderer Experten profitieren! Dieser bewahrten Devise folgend zeigen Autoren aus Versorgungs- und IT-Unternehmen, Beratungen und Start-ups ausgewahlte Loesungen fur eine erfolgreiche digitale Transformation der Energiebranche. Durch die Lekture der ersten zweibandigen Fachpublikation zur Digitalisierung der Energiewirtschaft im deutschsprachigen Raum kann der Leser von Expertenwissen profitieren und seinen Nutzen aus realen Anwendungsfallen sowie der Beschreibung umgesetzter Geschaftsmodelle der digitalen Energiewelt ziehen. Band 2 fuhrt die Gliederung entlang der energiewirtschaftlichen Wertschoepfung des ersten Bands fort. Das Spektrum reicht von den vertrieblichen Aspekten der digitalen Energiewelt bis hin zu Praxisbeitragen zum Zusammenwachsen von Energie, Mobilitat, Kommunikation und Stadtentwicklung.

Following an overview of the technical and historical development of the electric grid in the U.S. and Europe, this guide reviews hydropower, solar photovoltaics, wind energy, fuel cell, and battery technologies. The author also presents models for the connection of these renewable energy sources from large-scale to on-site and community power/microgrids. The models are explained through case studies in the developed and developing worlds that explore how technical evaluations are conducted, policy incentives implemented, and project finance applied. Considering the increasing importance of renewable energy for climate change mitigation, this book provides an overview of how renewable energy sources are integrated into the grid to promote better understanding among students and business professionals in the utility sector and across industries. Most literature on grid interconnection is highly technical, assuming an in-depth understanding of electrical engineering. With the rise of clean technologies and the diversity of interconnection models, this guide fills a gap in the existing literature by equipping non-technical business managers with the salient information they need to make critical decisions for their organizations.

Erdogan discovered in 2002 that energy policies and the energy sector would create a mechanism to institute his dynasty in Turkey. The energy policies of the Erdogan era include how the Erdogan family engaged in the international energy business in Turkey and neighboring countries, and how they became wealthy. After many years of supporting the Calik Holding, the former CEO, Berat Albayrak, Erdogans son-in-law, was appointed Turkeys Minister of Energy by Erdogan in 2015. Since Erdogan came to power in 2002, many books and articles were published on Turkeys foreign policy and domestic politics by scholars. However, this is the first book that combines Erdogans energy policy actions (country by country in chronological order) as well as describing the underlying corruption allegations, the Zarrab case, and the smuggling of ISIS oil. As a result of the research through official Turkey institutions and international institutions, it is shown that an overseas Turkish energy company was and continues to be involved in the energy blocks of Iraqi Kurdistan, thanks to Erdogans agreement with the Barzani administration. This book aims to analyze Turkeys energy relations with Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq-Iraqi Kurdistan, Eastern Mediterranean and Central Asian countries since 2002. One of the notable outcomes of the book is to reveal how Erdogan contributed to Israels energy security despite his anti-Israeli rhetoric. The reader will learn the details of the energy projects between Turkey and other countries. In addition, the reader will also learn the roles of Turkeys energy companies close to the Erdogan family. The book emphasizes the deterioration of Turkey-Russia relations and its impact on Turkeys energy security, thanks to the Erdogan-Putin rivalry over Syria. Erdogan has been in power since 2002 (President since 2014), and is trying to convert Turkeys political regime to remain in power for as long as possible. Appointing his son-in-law as Turkeys Minister of Energy is not a coincidence, but rather a business strategy.

This important new work offers a comprehensive and compelling account of State aid law and policy and its application to the energy sector. Clearly structured and offering meticulous detail and robust analysis, it is required reading for all practitioners in the field. The volume explores general questions from the definition of State aid to its application in Member States by national courts. It also examines questions of procedure, questions of compatibility, and State aid and the EEA. It is an invaluable tool for lawyers, policymakers and tax professionals specialising in State aid law and energy law, written by a team of leading practitioners and academics in the field.

Spatestens seit der Reaktorkatastrophe von Fukushima ist das Thema Energiewende als generationsubergreifendes Projekt in der breiten OEffentlichkeit angekommen. Dabei reichen die Wurzeln der Energiewende viel weiter zuruck. Wer aber kann von sich behaupten, wirklich zu verstehen, worum es jenseits der oberflachlich gefuhrten Pro-Contra-Debatten geht? Die Mechanismen unserer Stromversorgung sind komplex, und populistische Forderungen von Lobbyverbanden erschweren haufig die objektive Meinungsbildung. Philip Wurfel bringt mit diesem Buch Licht ins Dunkel. Anschaulich erklart er die komplexen Zusammenhange der Energiewirtschaft und vermittelt den revolutionaren, auch im Ausland viel diskutierten Umbauprozess der Stromversorgung in Deutschland. Zahlreiche Beispiele aus dem privaten wie beruflichen Alltag bescheren immer wieder "Aha"-Erlebnisse beim Lesen. Die uberarbeitete und aktualisierte 2. Auflage erganzt die 1. Auflage um die sich abzeichnenden Megatrends der Elektromobilitat und des Pariser Klimaabkommens.

#1 Calgary Herald Bestseller An investigation of the history and demise of the most controversial North American energy infrastructure project. In 2015, President Barack Obama denied approval for TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline, which would have carried crude oil from the Canadian oil sands to the U.S. Gulf Coast, providing great economic benefit to Canada. Over seven years of regulatory process, environmental activism, and media attention, the project had become infamous, a cause célèbre for North America’s ENGO movement and a test of Obama’s bona fides in the face of global climate change risk. As one of TransCanada’s senior executive group, Dennis McConaghy provides an insider’s perspective of Keystone XL’s history and demise. How did this routine infrastructure acquire iconic status? Why couldn’t government and industry find some accommodation to salvage the project? And most importantly, what must Canada learn from Keystone XL’s demise? Can the country find common ground between economic value and credible carbon policy?

Das Buch begleitet den UEbergang von der analogen zur digitalen Energiewirtschaft und gibt dem Leser wertvolle Impulse fur die Erschliessung neuer, lukrativer Betatigungsfelder. Autoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis liefern ausgewahlte Antworten auf die enormen Herausforderungen angesichts von Digitalisierung und Dezentralisierung im Energiesektor. Insofern soll das Buch Mut machen, die digitale Transformation zugig anzugehen und den Veranderungsprozess insgesamt als Chance zu begreifen. Die Debatte um die Ausgestaltung und Zukunft von Utility 4.0 hat damit gerade erst begonnen.

The federal government first supported a program for energy storage and electric power system technology during the 1970s, before the establishment of the Department of Energy (DOE). In the early days, the program was focused mainly on energy storageespecially to even out the variable power production from wind and solar technologiesbut also to support large coal and nuclear power plants. The development of computer capacity and miniaturisation has expanded the ability of grid operators to monitor and control electric power flows. The subsequent increase in networking of computerised devices for grid data collection and control advanced the ability of operators to anticipate, avoid, and otherwise mitigate potential power crises, such as blackouts. However, in more recent years, the computerisation and networking have become vulnerable to unwanted computer-driven intrusions and disruptions, revealing a new cybersecurity challenge for electric power system technology. The nations energy infrastructure is diverse and complex. It includes distributed networks, varied system structures (electricity, oil, and natural gas), an array of operating models (public and private), and different systems in both the physical space and cyberspace. The energy sector consists of thousands of electricity, oil, and natural gas assets1 that are geographically dispersed and provide for all nationally important systems and networks. Thus, interdependency within the sector and across the nations critical infrastructure sectors is significant. Coordinating the security and resilience of energy assets is complicated by the borderless nature of energy and reliance on predominantly privately owned infrastructure. This book examines the federal oversight of electricity delivery and security. It also discusses activities and funding of electricity delivery and security.

The production of oil and natural gas in the United States has increased rapidly over the past decade. As of 2014, domestic production of crude oil had grown to about half of total consumption, and domestic production of natural gas represented almost 95 percent of total consumption. Domestic oil and gas production occurring on federal lands or in federal waters off the coast of the United States represented about one-fifth of total U.S. production in 2014. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects crude oil prices to average in the lower to upper $50 per barrel range through 2015. This lower price, if sustained, may impact long term oil development and lower production volumes. This book focuses on issues and options for federal income from crude oil and natural gas. It discusses potential budgetary effects of immediately opening most federal lands to oil and gas leasing, reviews U.S. crude oil and natural gas production in federal and non-federal areas, and provides a legal framework for offshore oil and gas development.

Dieses Herausgeberwerk zeigt die Chancen, die sich fur Industrieunternehmen aus einer expliziten Energiestrategie ergeben. Denn trotz intensiver Diskussionen uber die Herausforderungen der Energiewende besitzen viele energieintensive Unternehmen keine eigene Energiestrategie. Dabei gibt es vielfaltige und kreative Moeglichkeiten, wie in den einzelnen Unternehmensbereichen interfunktionale Wechselwirkungen strategisch genutzt werden koennen. Die Autoren sind anerkannte Experten verschiedener Fachrichtungen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis, die politische, wirtschaftliche, sozio-kulturelle, technische und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen und deren Veranderung durch die Energiewende eroertern. Darauf aufbauend werden die Implikationen der veranderten Rahmenbedingungen auf die unterschiedlichen Bereiche des Unternehmens eroertert und daraus mundende industrielle Energiestrategien dargestellt.