1. Senior Manager, MEDREG Secretariat
2nd Meeting of the PAM Panel on External trade and Investment in the Mediterranean region Promoting an attractive framework for infrastructure investments: the role of Energy Regulators
Benjamin Gallèpe
Senior Manager, MEDREG Secretariat
Joint Conference - Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the United Nations Trade and Productive Capacity Cluster
5 May 2011, Geneva
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

2. 1.
MEDREG structure
and Action Plan

3. A new approach to Mediterranean energy challenges
Context of strategic energy challenges of the Mediterranean region: necessity to conciliate a rising energy demand with sustainable development conditions
Mediterranean Energy Regulators consider as a priority to constitute a strong institutional basis promoting a “bottom up“ approach towards energy markets integration
These objectives require
a long term vision, as continuous efforts are necessary to achieve a converging and coherent regulatory framework through a step-by-step approach (e.g IMME Action Plan )
designed at regional level
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

4. Sharing a common vision of energy regulation
MEDREG intends to further develop its key role in promoting the exchange of information, know-how and expertise, through
Adhoc Groups meetings and studies (Institutions, Electricity, Gas, Renewables and Energy Efficieucy)
Training sessions (one day)
Adhoc training courses (one week)
In cooperation with the Florence School of Regulation, training sessions and capacity building seminars are considered as a key element to create a common vision of energy regulation in the Mediterranean region 4
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

5. MEDREG Website a multimedia platform
New MEDREG website ( is conceived as a comprehensive information platform designed for members and stakeholders
It will provide and present all relevant information on the Association and its activities
Meetings, training sessions and seminars
Relevant documents (studies, ecommendation reports, training materials, etc.
Information on members, partners and stakeholders
Images related to major MEDREG events
Relevant resource links related to MEDREG activities and partners, including such links as local EU Delegations, DG ENER, DEVCO Cooperation Office, ENPI Info Centre, etc.
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

6. Towards a Mediterranean Energy Community 1/2
Together with the FSR, Mediterranean Energy Regulators intend to develop and consolidate a strategic axis of cooperation
This would foster the role of Energy regulators as point of reference at regional level for:
technical cooperation (studies, training, capacity building),
data consolidation and publication,
research and scientific coordination,
general support to energy governance. 6
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

7. Towards a Mediterranean Energy Community 2/2
MEDREG would provide support and expertise to national and regional actors, including governments, parliaments, local authorities, UfM, regional associations and projects, companies, investors, etc.
These activities would enhance the consolidation of a more active Mediterranean Energy network, strengthening inter alia the role and visibility of the Mediterranean Forum launched by the European Commission
With the aim to support the creation of a Mediterranean Energy Community involving all stakeholders of the energy sector 7
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

8. and Communication Strategy2.
External Relations
and Communication Strategy

9. Developing the Energy network at regional level
MEDREG is already actively involved into strategic cooperation at both regional and international level
The Association intends to be at the heart of an active cooperation network in order to ensure the accountability and visibility of its activities (industry associations, system operators, traders, consumer associations, think-tanks, financial institutions, investors and others)
MEDREG Secretariat will play an increasing role in:
initiating and coordinating the activities of the Association
developing external relations and institutional communication
implementing an Institutional Communication Strategy 9
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

10. Implementing the Action Plan
MEDREG intends to raise the visibility of its activities, and pave the way to a Mediterranean Energy Community
This is also a way to ensure accountability of the actions undertaken through exchange of views with all energy stakeholders:
European Commission (contribution to the design and implementation of the Joint COM “A Partnership for Democracy and Shared Prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean”, March 2011)
European Parliament (ITRE Committee)
PAM
CEER, ICER, OME, MEDELEC, MEDEMIP, etc.
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

11. MEDREG Action Proposals In the framework of the PAM Panel3.
MEDREG Action Proposals
In the framework of the PAM Panel
“Energy session” 11

12. Action 1 - Implementing REMEP
The Euro-Mediterranean Energy Ministers Conference (Rome, December 2003) launched the Rome Euro-Mediterranean Energy Platform (REMEP) as the energy driver of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership
REMEP should be considered as a priority to:
Implement the Euro-Mediterranean energy co-operation while providing effective and continuing technical support
Enhance the effectiveness of the initiatives promoted by the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Forum and the Euro-Mediterranean countries
Further develop the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and dialogue between the EU and the Mediterranean countries towards an Energy Community in the region
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

13. Action 2 - Setting-up a Mediterranean Investment Bank
The rising need for strong infrastructure investments implies the development of a stable and secured environment for foreign investors
The creation of a Mediterranean Investment Bank should be one of the main priorities in the coming years, as it would offer new financial instruments targeted at specific projects of North-South and South-South cooperation
International financial institutions, such as the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inframed fund, the World Bank and others, could play a key rule on this purpose
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

14. Who should be independent from any public or private entity
Action 3 - Harmonising the missions and competences of independent Energy Regulators
PAM Panel could encourage the progressive implementation of an harmonized energy regulatory framework in the Mediterranean region, notably through
The setting up of independent regulatory authorities where it is not the case (role of MEDREG in implementation of the IMME Action Plan)
Who should be independent from any public or private entity
Regulatory authorities should be granted with the necessary competences to elaborate and implement efficient rules for the organization of energy markets in the interest of all consumers, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and environmental protection
MEDREG is supported by the European Union

15. Thank you for your attention! Senior Manager, MEDREG Secretariat
Benjamin Gallèpe
Senior Manager, MEDREG Secretariat
Piazza Cavour Milan, Italy
Tel: /524
Fax:
MEDREG is supported by the European Union