NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence was visited by the France delegation

On 24^th of March the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (NATO ENSEC COE) was visited by the France ambassador Mrs. Alix Victoria EVERARD and military attaché LTC Frederic Hubert LEMOINE.

Centre’s director COL Darius Užkuraitis greeted guests and presented the organization and its roles.

During the meeting LTC Videt Norng, the Head of Education, Training and Exercise Division, overviewed exercises and training. Strategic Analysis Division Head LTC Darius Aukščionis presented studies. The Head of Doctrine and Concept Development Division, LTC Massimo Dacchille presented the concept on the “Operational Energy” and Energy Management Handbook.

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.