Message-ID: <22440366.1075840253696.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 04:29:00 -0800 (PST) From: teri@igc.org To: kenneth.lay@enron.com Subject: From Dr R.K Pachauri Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: "Gurneeta Vasudeva" X-To: X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Kenneth_Lay_Dec2000\Notes Folders\Discussion threads X-Origin: LAY-K X-FileName: klay.nsf ?=20 Dear Mr Lay, As you may be aware, the Tata Energy and Resources Institute- North Americ= a =20 (TERI-NA) is a publicly owned not-for-profit research organization=20 incorporated under section 501(c)(3) in 1990 in Washington D.C, at the=20 initiative of TERI (Tata Energy Research Institute), New Delhi. The genesi= s=20 of TERI-NA is rooted in the realization that emerging global concerns abou= t=20 the energy and environment must bring together new partnerships between=20 developing and developed countries through active communication and=20 collaboration.=20 In recent years, the South Asian region,?has experienced an increasing oil= =20 demand-supply mismatch, thereby pointing to a growing dependence on import= s=20 and?enhancing energy security concerns in the region. It is=20 therefore?pertinent to identify strategies that need to be developed and= =20 implemented in a proactive manner so as to enable an effective response to= =20 supply disruptions, and to reduce oil import dependence through fuel=20 diversification, diversification of the sources of supply, and specific=20 technological interventions. ?India and the United States have sought a revitalized relationship betwee= n=20 the world's most powerful and largest democracies. For the South Asian=20 region, the message has been one of continuing interest in ensuring peace= =20 and stability. The timing is therefore appropriate to undertake a program= =20 that would facilitate dialogue between energy producing and consuming=20 countries, identify opportunities for integrating regional energy markets,= =20 and assist in enhancing investments in clean and sustainable energy=20 development.=20 With these objectives in view, a one-day workshop on =01+Energy Security= =20 Concerns and Response Strategies for South Asia=01,, is being organized wi= th=20 support from the US Department of Energy, on February 10, 2000, in New=20 Delhi. The workshop is being organized in conjunction with TERI=01,s 1st D= elhi=20 Sustainable Development Summit, which would focus on the challenges that= =20 underlie global sustainable development, requiring unprecedented efforts o= n=20 the part of governments, corporate organizations, and civil society.=20 ?Our initiative in organizing this workshop is intended to complement the= =20 efforts that are already underway for ensuring a stable and secure energy= =20 sector in the region. As a follow-up to the workshop, it is proposed to=20 disseminate the discussions and proceedings thereby ensuring a wider=20 understanding of issues, and to undertake cooperative research under each= =20 priority area. ?In view of Enron's pioneering efforts in securing safe and stable global= =20 energy developments, we would be very grateful if?Enron could consider=20 providing financial support for this workshop to the extent possible, as= =20 well as participate in the workshop. I am enclosing a copy of the proposal= =20 for your consideration and would be happy to provide any further details. ?I look forward to receiving a favorable response from you. ?With warm personal regards, ?Yours sincerely, R.K Pachauri President Tata Energy and Resources Institute ? ? - Propos~1.doc