The report has been prepared on the basis of seven independent provided research projects, realised by experts from all countries of CEE. The seven research projects are: 1) Development of risk analyses on energy and environmental conservation; 2) Strategic forecast on energy and environment...

This paper provides information on the current state of the Slovak energy sector and discusses the general risks possibly influencing the energy sector (macro-economic risk, foreign trade and payment risks, tax policy risks and infrastructure risk). It further deals with risks of investment into...

Analogical gates are developed to implement four-quadrant fuzzy-generalisation of Boolean logical gates. They provide an alternative to the traditional rule-based realisation of fuzzy inference. Therefore, analogical gates can be used in a wide range of applications especially for multi-criteria...

This paper presents new concepts and methodological tools to decide the investments that electric distribution utilities must perform under regulatory frameworks based on performance (Performance Based Regulation or PBR). The proposal is focused on short-term investments. In this work, the...

This paper presents new concepts and methodological tools to decide the investments that electric distribution utilities must perform under regulatory frameworks based on performance (Performance Based Regulation or PBR). The proposal is focused on short-term investments. In this work, the...

This paper explores recent developments in the trade-offs between energy security, sustainability and globalisation, focusing on the European Union (EU) energy market. The EU's desire to secure long-term supplies of lower-carbon energy is a key driver for the diversification of sources of...

Oil and gas industries are technology intensive and appropriate risk evaluation is necessary. The Chinese oil and gas industry is in the development phase, thus risk assessments and mitigation is more important than pushing technological innovation. This paper compiles research of other experts...

Quality in the capital allocation process is of utmost relevance in securing and sustaining economic performance and corporate goals. The correct characterisation of uncertainties across the opportunity set is critical in achieving optimal capital allocation decisions. Real projects are...

Any geological disposal/storage facility must prove its safe performance prior to licensing, regardless of whether the compound is solid radioactive waste (RW) or gaseous carbon dioxide (CO<SUB align="right"><SMALL>2</SMALL></SUB>). The disposal/storage facility is considered safe if it meets the relevant safety standards and proves...</small></sub>