Course Description:

This course provides a review and analysis of the Energy Institute Report (BP Statistical Review of World Energy). It is a course based on the Global Energy Landscape in 2023.

• The big players in the global energy industry, including countries, organizations & regions.
• The world's major energy consumers and producers
• The global trade in energy by region, fuel and countries.
• The future of energy, including the transition to clean energy
• The social and economic impacts of energy policy
• The latest trends in energy technology
• Electrification and current transition to clean energy
• Status quo of Fossil Fuel Industry: Oil, Gas and Coal

What You Will Learn:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the current state of the global energy industry for both Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energies
• Identify the key trends and challenges facing the industry in the near and distant future
• Analyze the role of different players in the industry, more commonly, Producers and Consumers
• Evaluate the future of energy
• Understand the role of government in the energy sector
• Assess the impact of climate change on the energy sector
• Analyze the social and economic impacts of energy policy
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in energy technology

Recommended Audience:

This course is recommended for anyone interested in the Global Energy Industry as well as Geopolitical Energy Issues. It would be a valuable resource for students, professionals, decisionmakers and policymakers.

Specific Topics to be Covered:

• The main core fundamentals: Primary Energy, Fossil Fuels (Oil, Gas and Coal), Renewables (Solar, Wind, Nuclear, Biomass, etc..), Carbon Emissions, and Electrification
• The big players in the global energy industry: Countries & Regions that play a major role in the production, consumption, and trade of energy.
• The global trade in energy: This includes the flow of energy resources between countries, as well as the role of international organizations in regulating the trade of energy.
• The future of energy (Energy Trends) The Transition to Clean energy, the role of technology in the energy sector, and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Assessment:

The course will be assessed through a combination of quizzes, exams, and a final project.

Prerequisites:

Basic Knowledge of Primary Energy such as Fossil Fuels & Renewables is recommended but not mandatory. Geopolitical Basics is also recommended.