The intimate link between energy, growth and geopolitics is visible throughout history. The current balance between energy sources is being radically questioned by three colliding forces: the growing needs triggered by globalization, the access cost to fossil fuels and technological breakthroughs, in a context of global warming. This course aims at providing a solid general understanding of energy key issues and its industry. Major energy sources will be reviewed (oil, gas and coal to nuclear, bioenergy, wind, solar), each analyzed through its supply and demand fundamentals. The organization and strategy of key players will be analyzed, as well as post-Kyoto world regulation issues. The objective is to help students to develop their own view on energy, supported by guest speakers from the energy scene.
Denis FLORIN
Enseignement électif
English
12 seminars of two hours each (24 hours). Credits: 4. After the third session, students will work in group on a case study developing a strategy for an oil major presented in class at the end of the course.
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Autumn 2021-2022
Continuous assessment. This course will combine formal lectures, student presentation and interactive discussion. Grades will be 1/3 on participation, 1/3 on the 3 “zooms”, and 1/3 on the final case.
Students are expected to complete the required readings to contribute to the course discussion through formal presentation and informal discussions. 3 one-page papers will be expected throughout the class, 2 on subjects chosen by the students (“zooms”). The final case study will result in a formal presentation of 10 slides maximum as a final exam.
Travis Bradford, "The Energy System" (MIT Press 2018)