The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence was visited by Deputy Director of the Nordic Baltic Network from British Embassy in Stockholm

On 19^th of January the Deputy Director of the Nordic Baltic Network from British Embassy in Stockholm Ms. Sophie Roberts visited the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (NATO ENSEC COE). The delegation was welcomed by the Centre’s director Colonel (COL) Darius Užkuraitis.

At the start of the meeting COL Darius Užkuraitis introduced the NATO ENSEC COE structure, mission and priorities.

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

At the end of the meeting it was discussed about the effect of climate change on 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.