NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence was visited by the German General/Admiral Staff Officer course delegation

On 30^th of March the German General/Admiral Staff Officer course delegation has visited the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (NATO ENSEC COE). The delegation was welcomed by the Centre’s director COL Darius Užkuraitis.

At the start of the meeting COL Darius Užkuraitis presented the NATO ENSEC COE mission, organization chart and growing demand for support.

During the meeting LTC Videt Norng, the Head of Education Training and Exercise Division, overviewed exercises and training. LTC Massimo Dacchille, the Head of Doctrine and Concept Development Division, presented the concept on the “Operational Energy”. Strategic Analysis Dvision Head, LTC Darius Aukščionis, overviewed analysis, studies and the newest Centre‘s publication - Energy Management Handbook. The Senior Matter Expert from Research and Lessons Learned Division Lukas Trakimavičius introduced the prospective analysis on the capability of the NATO Nations industry to produce Synthetic Fuels.

At the end of the meeting Centre’s director thanked the German General/Admiral Staff Officer course participants for active participation in discussion regarding Energy Security.

The NATO ENSEC COE was established on 10^th of July and accredited on 12^th of October, 2012. Currently it operates as a widely recognized international military organization with the aim of providing qualified and appropriate experts advices on questions related to operational energy security.

The mission of the NATO ENSEC COE is to assist Strategic Commands, other NATO bodies, nations, partners, and other civil and military entities by supporting NATO’s capability development process, mission effectiveness, and interoperability in the near, mid and long terms by providing comprehensive and timely subject matter expertise on all aspects of energy security. The mission includes cost effective solutions to support military requirements, energy efficiency in the operational field, and interaction with academia and industry.