NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence

09/03/2026

What would you do if the lights suddenly went out? 💡📵

Imagine waking up to 0% battery, no Wi-Fi, and a total blackout. How would your day change, and what practical steps could make you—and your community - better prepared?

Gen Z, here is your chance to share your ideas on the global stage. 🌍

NATO ENSEC COE invites young people (aged 14–29) to enter our Youth Energy Resilience Challenge. Grab your camera and submit a short video sharing how you would tackle a blackout and strengthen energy resilience in your daily life.

🏆 Prizes available

📅 Deadline: 31.05.2026

Learn more 👉 https://www.enseccoe.org/projects/youth-video-competition/

18/11/2025

Our Subject Matter Expert, Kristina Rimkunaite speaks about on Lietuvos Respublikos Krašto apsaugos ministerija podcast "KAS ir KAM?" (in Lithuanian).

Dvidešimt trečioji Krašto apsaugos ministerijos tinklalaidės „KAS ir KAM?“ viešnia – NATO energetinio saugumo kompetencijų centro ekspertė Kristina Rimkūnait...

09/11/2025

The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence successfully concluded the five-day Tabletop Exercise Coherent Resilience 2025 Arctic ( ), held at the Gällöfsta Conference Center, in Kungsängen, Sweden. 🇸🇪

The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence successfully concluded the five-day Tabletop Exercise Coherent Resilience 2025 Arctic, held at the Gällöfsta Conference Center.

17/09/2025

Today, on the first full day of our Conference FORTE 2025, more than hundred participants were presented with three informative sessions, which featured insights from high raking officers and experts in the field from various NATO and Partner countries.
▫️ 1 # "Energy Superiority: The Next Strategic Advantage in Multi-Domain Operations",
▫️ 2 # "New Energy Technologies for the Battlefield",
▫️ 3 # "Allied Energy Interoperability: Building the Coalition Fuel Network of the Future".

Find more information and images here: https://www.enseccoe.org/events/forte2025/

17/09/2025

The long-awaited conference FORTE 2025 began on September 16 with the "Night Owls" session, which discussed the topic "Energy Security on Today's Geopolitical Chessboard".

The conference will continue for the next two days. Find out more here - https://www.enseccoe.org/events/forte2025/

05/09/2025

🔋 Securing the future of operational energy: the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence, is a key contributor to NATO’s understanding of the evolving energy landscape and its operational implications.

🤝 Through close cooperation with Allied and Partner nations, the Centre supports the development of a secure, stable, and resilient energy future for NATO operations. Its mandate spans the full spectrum of energy security, from raising awareness of risks, to promoting efficiency within forces, to integrating modern energy technologies.

🎯 These efforts directly reinforce NATO’s broader goals of interoperability, readiness, and strategic resilience. By advancing education and dialogue, testing resilience, and shaping the Alliance’s energy transition, the Centre is preparing the Alliance for the challenges of today and tomorrow: https://www.act.nato.int/article/ensec-coe-2025/

25/08/2025

New Issue of Energy Highlights Released!

We're proud to share the latest special edition of Energy Highlights, the flagship journal of the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence.

Download link in comments.

21/07/2025

Big News from the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the NATO Energy Innovation and Technology Tracker on our website! This valuable tool is a direct result of strong collaboration with NATO Headquarters and a key step in fulfilling the commitment made at the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius.

The Tracker is designed to help Allies explore innovative, energy-efficient technologies, assess their benefits and risks, and support a cohesive approach to enhancing energy security and resilience across the Alliance. It's all about improving military effectiveness and leveraging next-generation clean technologies!

We invite you to explore the Tracker and discover new ways to empower innovation and collective security.

👉 Access the platform here: https://www.enseccoe.org/eitt/
(Please note: Registration with an official government email address is required).

15/07/2025

📢 Registration is officially OPEN for Conference FORTE 2025! 📢

Join us in Vilnius, Lithuania, from September 16-18, 2025, for a crucial discussion on "Power in Partnership: Civil-Military Synergy for Energy Security."

This year's conference will delve into vital topics such as military infrastructure resilience, operational energy, lessons from Ukraine, hybrid threats, and innovation in energy security. We'll explore how a whole-of-society defense approach can strengthen energy resilience.

Prepare for insightful discussions with seven keynote speakers and engaging panels covering:
* Energy Superiority in Multi-Domain Operations
* New Energy Technologies for the Battlefield
* Allied Energy Interoperability
* Strategic Awareness for Global Energy Conflict
* Energy as a Strategic Weapon
* Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and contribute to shaping the future of energy security!

Register now and secure your spot:

Join leading minds from government, military, academia, and industry to discuss a wide range of the most pressing energy security challenges.

09/06/2025

„Mes tikime, kad esame saugūs ir pasirengę. Tačiau daugeliu atvejų taip nėra, ypač, kai tai susiję su energija“, – kalbėdama apie neseniai įvykusios elektros energijos tiekimo nutraukimus Vakarų Europos šalyse Vilniuje vykusioje konferencijoje „Energy Forum“ sakė NATO Energetin...

23/05/2025

On 19-23 of May in Vilnius, Lithuania, NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence, together with US Naval Postgraduate School organized annual Energy Efficiency in Military Operations Course (EEMOC).

On 19-23 of May in Vilnius, Lithuania, NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence, together with US Naval Postgraduate School organized annual Energy Efficiency in Military Operations Course (EEMOC).