Global Energy Outlook to 2030 Examines Underlying Factors Shaping Energy Supply and Demand Challenge

On Tuesday, February 8th, the Global Energy Security Forum in FIU’s School of International and Public Affairs will present “The Global Energy Outlook to 2030.” The presentation explores the global energy context within which the world will implement new energy policies and measures to address global warming. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MARC Pavilion at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

Special guest speaker Scott Nauman, Manager of Economics and Energy in the Corporate Planning Department of ExxonMobil, will present an assessment of energy supply and demand through 2030. He will discuss the link between economic progress and energy consumption and examine the underlying factors shaping energy supply and demand challenges around the world.

“When it comes to global energy, nobody understands it better than ExxonMobil,” said Edward Glab, Director of the Global Energy Security Forum.

In addition, the presentation will cover renewables, the growing demand for power generation and transportation, and reduction of CO2 emissions.

Lunch will be served after the presentation. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. RSVP deadline is Jan. 29, 2011. Please click here to RSVP.

For more information, contact the School of International and Public Affairs at international@fiu.edu or (305) 348-7266.

The event is sponsored by ExxonMobil and organized by FIU’s Applied Research Center, College of Business Administration, Global Energy Security Forum, and School of International and Public Affairs.