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The Global Energy Prize annually honors outstanding achievements in energy research and technology from around the world that are helping address the world’s various and pressing energy challenges.
Congratulations on the Day of Energy Industries’ workers
The “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership congratulates all workers of the Energy Industry of Russia with professional holiday which is celebrated today, on the 22nd of December.
The GEP's XIII Nomination cycle is expected to be a breakthrough
It has been 12 years since the first award ceremony of the Global Energy Prize. Over the years, 31 scientists from 10 countries have won this prestigious Prize, awarded by the President of Russia. The XIII Nomination cycle, which started in September 2014, is expected to not only bring new names in the galaxy of outstanding laureates, but become a breakthrough in its history.
The Global Energy Prize team took part in the 9th International Energy Week
Today, December 10th, the Global Energy Prize team led by its President Igor Lobovsky took part in the 9th International Energy Week, which was opened by a plenary session called “The global economy and domestic energy. Forecasts, problems and solutions”. The “Global Energy” Partnership is one of the co-organizers of the forum.
The Global Energy laureates discussed energy efficiency and sustainable development in Singapore.
SINGAPORE, Dec. 3. Renewable energy prospects, the Russian experience in reducing energy consumption and production, and even cold fusion - laureates and experts of the Global Energy Prize discussed in Singapore the issues of energy efficiency and sustainable development. The third in the history of the Global Energy Prize Summit was held this year in one of the most innovative Asian countries.
The winners of the 11th All-Russian Contest “The Energy of Youth” were awarded in Moscow
On the 2nd of December the award ceremony of the 11th All-Russian Contest of Youth scientific projects in the field of energy "The Energy of Youth" was held in Presidium of Russian Academy of Science. Teams of researchers from Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, and Barnaul received RUB 1 mln. each for the continuation of their studies.
Еnergy trends expertise: “Global Energy” participated in the closed meeting of Club de Nice.
The «Global Energy» team led by its President Igor Lobovsky participated in the closed meeting of Club de Nice, the 13th Energy forum. This event gathers leading energy experts and is held within the format of round table talks.
At the heart of energy: crucial energy issues will be discussed during the Global Energy Prize Summit' 2014
December 3, 2014, Singapore. The Global Energy Prize Summit 2014, to be held in Singapore, will bring together prominent international scientists, experts and politicians to discuss crucial energy issues.
The GEP team took part in the 3rd International Forum ENES-2014
On November, 22 the Global Energy Prize team led by its President Igor Lobovsky participated in the 3rd International forum on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving ENES-2014.
The winners of the 11th All-Russian Contest “The Energy of Youth” are to be awarded in Moscow
The floating nuclear power plant’s reactor operability, ecological way of liquid hydrocarbons combustion and electromagnetic safety: the winners of the 11th All-Russian Contest “The Energy of Youth” are to be awarded in Moscow. On the 2nd of December the award ceremony of the 11th All-Russian Contest of Youth scientific projects in the field of energy "The Energy of Youth" will be held in Moscow. Teams of researchers from Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, and Barnaul will receive RUB 1 mln. each for the continuation of their studies. Their development will solve the issue of energy supply in remote areas of the North, allow the usage of low-quality fuels without any harm to the environment and protect humanity from electromagnetic radiation.
The winners of the 11th Energy of Youth Contest announced in Moscow
Today, on November 11th, the winners of the 11th All-Russian Contest of Youth Scientific Projects in the field of energy “Energy of Youth” were declared in Moscow. The Expert Commission has chosen three scientists who will get grants RUB 1 million each for the implementation of a further research. This year’s winners come from Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk and Barnaul.
The “Global Energy” participation in the 1st All-Russian forum of technological leadership of Russia “Technodoctrine-2014”.
The “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership participated today in the 1st All-Russian forum of technological leadership of Russia “Technodoctrine-2014”. The event took place in the International information and exhibition centre “InfoArea”. The forum was opened by the conference “The technological development of Russia: main problems and decisions”.
The “Global Energy” participation in the 16th Annual CIS Oil and Gas Transportation Congress.
The “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership participated in the panel discussion called “Increasing the security and economic efficiency of oil and gas transportation market”. It took place yesterday in Rome within the 16th Annual CIS Oil and Gas Transportation Congress.
The Global Energy Affiliate Project: The All-Russian contest "New Idea"
On November 3rd, the All-Russian contest "New idea" aimed at getting best scientific and technical projects among the youth of organizations of the fuel and energy complex, which undergoes with the "Global Energy" partnership, calls for an end of the application period.
Global Energy Prize develops cooperation with China
The Global Energy Non-Profit Partnership is currently visiting China where high-level talks on cooperation between the Global Energy Prize and the National Energy Administration of China have just finished.
The Global Energy Prize Laureate Ashot Sarkisov has donated RUB 2 millions to the school he used to study in.
Today, October 17, the 2014 Global Energy Prize Laureate Ashot Sarkisov has donated a portion of his monetary prize to charity. Нe granted gymnasium №1 named after AS Pushkin with a sum of RUB 2 millions. It happened in a solemn ceremony of the school the famous scientist had studied in.
The “Global Energy” participates in All-Russian Science Festival: does the energy have future without hydrocarbons?
On October 11th, “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership took part in All-Russian Science Festival, held in the library of the Moscow State University. The main topic of the panel discussion was to discuss whether there is a future for energy without hydrocarbons. The chief expert on the subject was Tatiana Mitrova, a member of the Global Energy Prize International Award Committee, a recognized expert on the development of global energy markets and export-import policy of Russia.
The participation of Global Energy Prize laureate Alexey Kontorovich in the 14th St. Petersburg International Energy Forum
The 2009 Global Energy Prize laureate, academician of Russian Academy of Science Alexey Kontorovich, participated in several events of the 14th St. Petersburg International Energy Forum, which is taking place from October 7 to 10.
The panel discussion in the framework of All-Russian Science Festival
Pivotal discussion on the future of energy and meeting with the participants of a new phase of “Energy of Adventure”: The “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership will participate in All-Russian Science Festival.
The "Energy of adventure" participants to visit Kalininskaya nuclear power plant
On September 16th the “Energy of adventure” participants will visit Kalininskaya nuclear power plant. Along with them the group will include young people who followed the “Energy of adventure” journey across Russia in 2013
The third stage of the “Energy of adventure” trip has finished
On September 7th, the third stage of “Energy of adventure” program of the “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership was finished. This journey was dedicated to energy efficiency and has been planned as an opportunity for its participants to study the energy sector development of Balkans. In the course of seven days a group of cyclists was travelling across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.
The application period for the "Energy of Youth" 2014 contest is opened
On September 1 the Global Energy Prize announces the beginning of the application period for the “Energy of Youth” contest. The winner of this All-Russian contest will be awarded 1 mln rubles grant for further research. Russian scientists from all regions not older than 35 years are welcomed to introduce their energy projects until November 1.
"Energy of adventure": the third journey is about to start!
On August 31, 2014 the third stage of "Energy of adventure" program of the “Global Energy” Non-Profit Partnership is about to start. This journey is dedicated to energy efficiency and has been planned as an opportunity for its participants to study the energy sector development of Balkans. In the course of seven days a group of cyclists will be travelling across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.
The application period for the International media contest “Energy of words” has been extended to October 1!
Due to the contestants’ numerous requests the “Global Energy” Non-profit partnership management decided to extend the application period for the International media contest “Energy of words” to October 1, 2014.
The Global Energy Prize laureate Lars Gunnar Larsson speaks at the Youth International Forum
Today, on July 14, the Global Energy Prize laureate professor Lars Gunnar Larsson (Sweden) took part in the Youth International Forum
Energy of Words calls for submissions of top energy journalist work
From July 1 to September 1, 2014 Energy of Words, an annual international media award established by the Global Energy non-profit partnership, calls for submissions of the best examples of energy print journalism for consideration in this year’s award.
The Global Energy Prize Scandinavian Regional committee established in Iceland
The Global Energy Prize first Regional support committee has been established in Iceland. The initiative group gathered on June 5 in Reykjavik to discuss the details of the Scandinavian Regional committee formation.
Today, on June 4th, the Global Energy Prize laureate professor Thorsteinn Ingi Sigfusson celebrates his 60th anniversary!
“Global Energy” Non-profit partnership team congratulates the Global Energy Prize laureate 2007 professor Thorsteinn Ingi Sigfusson on his 60th anniversary! The Partnership delegation led by its president Igor Lobovskiy will take part in the celebrations in honor of the distinguished scientist.
The opening of the Second All-Russian Championship’s on solving cases in mining final
Today, on May 30, the Global Energy Prize delegation led by the president Igor Lobovskiy visited the formal opening of the Second All-Russian Championship’s on solving cases in mining final. The Championship has been traditionally initiated by the Non-profit Partnership “Youth forum of the mining leaders” which cooperates closely with the Global Energy Prize.
The Global Energy Prize Awarded in St. Petersburg
The official Global Energy Prize award ceremony took place today on the 23rd of May in St. Petersburg. The awards were presented to the Laureates by the President of Rosneft during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.
XXI Century global energy trends have been discussed in the framework of SPIEF
Today, on May 22, Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum hosted the Global Energy Prize press conference on XXI Century global energy trends. Energy innovations, as well as global energy challenges were the main topic of the event.
Today, on May 21, the Global Energy Prize laureates 2014 visited Electrophysics and Electroenergy University
Today academician Sarkisov and professor Larsson visited Electrophysics and Electroenergy University of Russian Academy of Sciences. The director of this University is Dr. Philipp Rutberg – the Global Energy Prize laureate 2011.
On May 20th the annual “Energy of thought” scientific symposium took place in Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University LETI
The Global Energy Prize laureates academician Ashot Arakelovich Sarkisov and professor Lars Gunnar Larsson delivered lectures on their research. Moreover, the young scientists – winners of “Energy of youth” program introduced reports on their achievements.
In Saint Petersburg the scientists discussed innovations in energy
Several days before the Global Energy Prize award ceremony the 2014 laureate academician Ashot Arakelovich Sarkisov took part in the press conference along with several young scientists from different parts of Russia. Academician Sarkisov and professor Larsson (Sweden) will be awarded the Global Energy Prize on May 23 in the framework of Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russian President will award the Global Energy Prize laureates in Saint Petersburg
On May 23, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin will award the world famous scientists in the framework of Saint Petersburg Economic Forum. This year the Global Energy Prize laureates are professor Lars Gunnar Larsson from Sweden and his Russian colleague, Russian Academy of Sciences academician Ashot Sarkisov.
“XXI Century Global Energy Trends” Press Conference will be held on May 22
Innovative projects and scientific developments in the field of energy, advanced energy trends and forecasts for the industry in 2014 will be discussed by leader experts, famous scientists and laureates of the Global Energy Prize.
“Global Energy” invites to the press-conference “Innovations in energy efficiency field in Russia” in Saint Petersburg
The press-conference is to take place on May 19 in ITAR-TASS press-centre. Academician Sarkisov will touch upon the continuity of generations in science, whereas the young scientists will tell about their scientific achievements.
Congratulations on the Victory Day!
The “Global Energy” Partnership sincerely congratulates everyone on the Victory Day! We remember the outstanding act of bravery of Great Patriotic War participants. This victory made it possible for our country to develop and prosper.
"Energy of breakthrough" winner has been announced
A young scientist from Saint-Petersburg Dmitry Malevskiy, research fellow at the The Ioffe Physical Technical Institute, won the All-Russian Contest of implemented scientific projects in energy field. Talented scientists from 16 Russian regions took part in the contest. Most of the projects were devoted to electrical energy industry (26%) and renewable energy (37%).
A month before the Global Energy Prize main event!
Precisely in a month, on May 23, the XII awarding ceremony of the Global Energy Prize laureates – professor Lars Gunnar Larsson and academician Ashot Arakelovich Sarkisov is to take place in Saint Petersburg. The scientists will be awarded by the President of Russian Federation for their outstanding contribution to the nuclear safety enhancement and nuclear facility decommissioning.
The application deadline for the All-Russian Contest "Energy of Breakthrough" has been extended to April 13!
Due to the contestants' numerous requests, the "Global Energy" Partnership management decided to extend the application period to April 13, 2014. To participate in the Contest a scientist needs to submit an online-application on the Partnership's website. More information and conditions are listed in the section "Energy of breakthrough".
Global Energy Prize laureate Thorsteinn Ingi Sigfusson gave a lecture at MSU
On March 28th the Global Energy Prize Laureate Thorsteinn Ingi Sigfusson (Iceland) delivered a lecture at Moscow State University. Professor Sigfusson surprised the audience not only by his knowledge in renewable energy. The scientist expressed his deep respect and warm attitude to Russian colleagues and emphasized that Russia should be very proud of the scientists’ achievements in energy, physics and chemical engineering.
The Global Energy Prize laureates 2014 were announced in Moscow
On March 27th one of the most important events in energy field took place in Moscow. During the official press conference at ITAR TASS Press Centre Chairman of Global Energy International Award Committee Mr. Rodney John Allam announced the names of the Global Energy Prize laureates 2014. Professor Lars Gunnar Larsson (Sweden) and academician Ashot Arakelovich Sarkisov (Russia) have become the Global Energy Prize Laureates 2014.
Member of the Global Energy International Award Committee gave a lecture at Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute
Оn March 26th the president of “ Science Council for Global Initiatives”, Global Energy International Award Committee member Mr. Thomas Albert Blees delivered a lecture at Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute in the framework of “Global Energy” Non-Profit partnership program “Energy of knowledge”.
The Global Energy Prize laureates 2014 will be announced on March 27th
On March 27th in ITAR-TASS press-centre (Moscow) the Global Energy Prize laureates will be announced. This independent scientific award symbolizes the acknowledgement of significant contribution to energy research and development, as well as global energy problems solutions.
Igor Lobovskiy met with the students of the MBA program "International Oil and Gas Business"
On March 17th and 19th the "Global Energy" Non-profit partnership president Igor Lobovskiy delivered a lecture for the students of the MBA program "International Oil and Gas Business" (MGIMO School of business and international competencies).
Participation in the program "New competencies for leaders in energy field: future challenges”
The delegation of “Global Energy” Non-profit Partnership led by its president Igor Lobovskiy took part in a program “New competencies for leaders in energy field: future challenges”. The event was organized by International Association of Corporate Education in the framework of exhibition and conference Russia Power/HydroVision Russia.
Second All-Russian Championship on solving cases in mining
In the framework of cooperation with the "Youth forum of leaders in mining" the "Global Energy" partnership announces the Second All-Russian Championship on solving cases in mining - a unique educational project which discovers and supports the most talented and motivated students and postgraduates.
Important! The application period for the annual international media award “Energy of Words” has been changed!
Dear journalists! The “Global Energy” non-profit partnership draws your attention to the fact that in year 2014 the application period for the international media award “Energy of Words” has been changed. This year you can submit your application from July 1st to September 1st.
Launch of applications for participation in the new youth program "Energy of Breakthrough!"
Non-profit Partnership "Global Energy" announces the launch of applications for participation in the new youth program "Energy Breakthrough!"
Anniversary greetings!
Today a prominent Russian scientist, Global Energy Prize Laureate 2009 RAS academician Alexey Kontorovich celebrates his 80thanniversary! The “Global Energy” Partnership team congratulates Mr. Kontorovich and wishes good health and infinite energy for new researches and achievements!
A scientific conference in Novosibirsk
Today, on January 27th, the “Global Energy” Partnership delegation led by president Igor Lobovskiy took part in a scientific conference in Novosibirsk on the occasion of 80th anniversary of prominent Russian scientist and Global Energy Prize laureate 2009 Alexey Kontorovich. Famous Russian scientists and energy experts gathered in the framework of the conference.
Arrangements on the occasion of 80th anniversary of RAS academician Alexey Kontorovich
On January 27th and 28th delegation of the “Global Energy” Partnership led by president Igor Lobovskiy will take part in a scientific conference and ceremonial meeting of scientists organized in Novosibirsk on the occasion of 80th anniversary of Russian Academy of Sciences academician Alexey Kontorovich.
World Future Energy Summit (Abu Dhabi): Day three.
The third, closing day of The World Future Energy Summit 2014 brought innovation and the necessity to develop the next generation of sustainable energy technologies to the forefront. Leading energy experts who took part in the panel discussions were trying to find the answers to such questions as: how can innovation be encouraged and harnessed; what are the barriers to building in energy efficiency as standard.
World Future Energy Summit (Abu Dhabi): Day two.
During the second day of The World Future Energy Summit 2014 the “Global Energy” Partnership delegation led by president Igor Lobovskiy visited Masdar City – a unique city near Abu Dhabi which combines passive and intelligent design to showcase how an urban environment can accommodate for denser populations with fewer resources.
World Future Energy Summit (Abu Dhabi). Day One.
The World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi is welcoming participants from all over the world. One of the largest and the most important energy events has started its work today. The Global Energy Prize delegation traditionally takes part in the Summit.
The Global Energy Delegation will attend The World Future Energy Summit 2014
The World Future Energy Summit 2014, one of the most significant events in global energy field, is taking place in Abu Dhabi on January 20th - January 22nd. The "Global Energy" delegation led by president Igor Lobovskiy will attend this event along with more 26 000 guests from 155 countries.