This month, more than 200 economists, academics and key industry figures from 30 countries will gather in Perth for the International Association for Energy Economics\u2019 (IAEE) 35th Annual International Conference.<\/p>\n
Hosted by Curtin University\u2019s Centre for Research in Energy and Minerals Economics<\/a>, the theme for this year\u2019s conference is Energy markets evolution under global carbon constraints: assessing Kyoto and looking forward.<\/em><\/p>\n Guest speakers include Richard Jones, Deputy Executive Director from the International Energy Agency; Dr Paul Appleby, Head of Energy Economics, BP; and the Honourable Norman Moore, Minister for Mines and Petroleum in Western Australia.<\/p>\n Curtin\u2019s Professor of Energy Economics Ron Ripple said this conference was an opportunity to address what effect the Kyoto Protocol had on energy markets while taking into account other market forces that have been at play.<\/p>\n \u201cThis international conference will take place one week before Australia\u2019s carbon tax comes into effect,\u201d Professor Ripple said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an opportune time to explore where we are heading, not only here in Australia, but also internationally with the transition of our energy technologies and markets.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we near the end of the Kyoto Protocol, we want to examine the impact Kyoto had on international energy markets and where we go from here.<\/p>\n \u201cThis event will share industry, government and academic perspectives on what we can reasonably expect for the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n Topics discussed at the conference will include risks in energy markets, issues with renewable energies, energy modelling, the impacts of carbon pricing and nuclear energy post-Fukushima.<\/p>\n Visit www.iaeeperth2012.org<\/a> for more information and registrations. DETAILS:\u00a0\u00a0 Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a024 \u2013 27 June, 2012
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\n<\/strong>35th Annual IAEE International Conference
\nEnergy markets evolution under global carbon constraints: assessing Kyoto and looking forward.<\/p>\n
\nVenue:\u00a0\u00a0Perth Exhibition Convention Centre
\nRegistration:\u00a0\u00a0www.iaeeperth2012.org<\/a><\/p>\n