Napkin Notes

The energy transition evolved over the years into a green transition. The focus shifted from the “what” -decarbonize-, to the “how” -renewable energies-, and forgetting the “why” - a wholistic energy strategy for peace and prosperity. Whether it's Russian gas or nuclear energy, overreliance on limited sources of supply (country or technology) is known to generate critical vulnerabilities.

For the last 70+ years, energy security, affordability, competitiveness and sustainability, have been at the core of EU’s vision. In 2010, the EC published a Communication to the European Parliament stating: "The price of failure is too high. Energy is the life blood of our society". Yet, the shift to a "green narrative" diverted the European energy policies from its core needs.

Napkin Notes is a compilation of short notes and reflections on European and Energy matters, scribblings to help drive and enjoy warm conversations around a coffee table. Europe’s energy strategy has historically prioritized security, affordability, and competitiveness. At some point, Europe adopted a green narrative that demoted the other pillars of its strategy. Global changes and pressures are pushing EU Member States and EU Institutions to set the stage for a new “EU re