MED-EMIP – energy cooperation

Project Duration
2007 - 2012
Budget
€ 4.3 million (MEDA)
Status
Completed

Countries covered:

  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Palestine *
  • Syria *
  • Tunisia

Brief Description

A platform for energy policy dialogue and exchange of experiences, leading to enhanced Euro-Med cooperation, integration of the energy markets and improved security and sustainability
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria*, Tunisia, Turkey

Actions in brief

  • Organises country visits to get updated information on the energy situation and related needs.

  • Offers demand-driven support to Partner Countries, based on their needs.

  • Assists in policy formulation, policy advice, counselling and other types of technical assistance.

  • Holds roundtables, seminars and brain storming sessions.

  • Disseminates information on best practices and technologies, for example on the need to slow down growth of electricity consumption, particularly from air-conditioning installations, and encouraging insulation, natural ventilation, bio-climatic design and solar thermal energy.

  • Creates a website with information, such as energy technology developments.

 

Thematics
Environment & Climate change