World Energy Council

World Energy Council

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company_name = World Energy Council
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foundation = 1924
industry = Energy
location = London, UK
homepage = http://www.worldenergy.org

The World Energy Council (WEC) is a multi-energy international organization covering all types of energy, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables. Established in 1923, the WEC has now Member Committees established in 94 countries.

WEC has headquarters in London. Its mission is 'To promote the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all people'.

From 11 - 15 November 2007, the WEC held 20th World Energy Congress in Rome. The next Congress will be held in Montreal in 2010.

See also

* Global warming
* Greenhouse gas

External links

* [http://www.worldenergy.org World Energy Council website]
* [http://www.montreal2010.ca/montreal_en/host.html World Energy Congress Montreal 2010]


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