NATO
Energy Security
Centre of
Excellence
COL Romualdas
PETKEVIČIUS
Director
Energy security is our thing!
Energy in the Operational Hierarchy
World Energy Choke Points
1. Strategic:
 Petroleum resources increasingly concentrated
outside direct NATO’s sphere of influence
 Energy logistics limitations constrain National
Defense options
2. Operational:
 70-80% of resupply volume is fuel and water,
limits sustainment alternatives
 Fully Burdened Cost of Fuel ranges from $3.95
to as high as $56/gal in Afghanistan.
NDN
PAK GLOC
1 Casualty/
46 Convoys
In OEF
3. Tactical:
 Energy drives key operational capabilities such as
maneuver, awareness, communication, etc.
 One Soldier 72 hours: 7 types, 70 batteries, 8 kg
 Dismounted platoon for 72 hours: >200 kg of batteries
2
Soldier Power
AN/PVS 14 (Night
Vision)
(2) AA
.106 lbs/.04 watts*
Mark VII
(1) 3.9 V lithium
.256 lbs/.167 watts*
PEQ-2A
(2) AA
.106 lbs/.011
Watts*
HTWS (Night)
(12) AA Lithium
.384 lbs/.68 watts*
MBITR
(8) BB 521
6.4 lbs/5.33 watts*
Sure Fire Light
(6) CR-123A
.222 lbs/.219
watts*
Mag Lite
(2) AA
.106 lbs/.019
watts*
DAGR
(24) AA & (1) ½
AA
1.3 lbs/.729 watts*
Head Set
(2) AA
.106 lbs/.019 watts*
Total: 7 types of batteries,
70 batteries, 8 kg; 9.16 watts
M68 CCO (Day)
(1) DL 1/3N
.007 lbs/.00006
watts*
LMR
(8) 3600 mAh
NIMH
6.4 lbs/1.51
watts*
P-Beacon
(1) 9V
.1 lbs/.049 watts*
*Average Watts per 72 hours
Improving the energy military efficiency
Exercises (ENERGEX 2012) is a Command Post
Exercise (CPX) designed to analyze how different
constrains of energy supply could affect
sustainability of military capabilities in
operational environment. Exercise participants
are encouraged to apply creative thinking and
looking for innovative solutions towards energy
supply related issues in operational environment.
Conclusions after ENERGEX ‘12
 Biggest energy consumer – relatively
static infrastructure


Traditional energy saving measures possible,
however significant side effects possible
Reduced operational tempo results in marginal economy –
negative impact on mission success
 Use of alternative energy sources
technologically possible and in longterm economically feasible

Use of alternative energy sources in home locations could
contribute significantly to economic feasibility.
ENERGEX 2012 provided significant educational, practical and interagency
binding value
Energy Security in Operations
Operational energy security* - uninterrupted
access to reliable supplies of energy resources,
capability to employ alternative energy sources
in operational environment, efficient and
environmentally friendly use of energy
resources, and the ability to protect and safely
deliver sufficient energy resources to meet
operational needs without limiting combat
capability.
* Developed and used as a working definition by NATO ENSEC COE
Energy Management of Expeditionary Environment
Moving towards Sustainable Thinking, Energy Efficiency and
Smart Base development
Goal:
Model for sustainable
battalion size unit with
deployable company
Location: Taurage, Lithuanian Grand Duke Kestutis Mechanized Infantry Battalion
Renewables
Waste management
Period: 2013.04 – open ended
Water management
NATO ENSEC COE ENGAGEMENT IN GLOBAL EDUCATION
& TRAINING
(E&T) PROGRAMMING PROCESS
Political / Military Direction & Guidance
NATO ENERGY SECURITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN
NATO IS ESCD as
proposed
Requirements
Authority (RA)
Training Requirements Analysis
(Operationalization)
ENSECCOE as
Department Head
DH) to be
approved
Training Needs Analysis
Training Management System
(Coordinating/organizing courses)
New
Capabilities
or
Operational
Shortfalls
Study “Energy Efficiency: Cultural Change”
Why cultural dimension of energy efficient and viable
operations?
 Challenge: to use modern technologies to ensure
efficient energy for viable military operations.
 Evidence: slow progress - often not technological, but
rather cultural issue:
 prevailing competences (understandings, perceptions
and behavioural schemes) within particular
establishment
 that shape the decision making process.
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Training and Exercise
NATO EXE (Regional)
•
Steadfast Jazz 2013 (NRF)
• Baltic Host 2013 (HNS)
SKOLKAN Scenario
MEL/MIL development
CMX – energy security dimension
Vigilant Guard 2014
Way ahead:
• Baltic Region NRF EXE
• Maritime EXE in
Mediterranean Region
• CRO EXE Vigilant Guard 14
• Rapid trident 2014
Innovative Energy Solutions for Military Application
IESMA 2014
Conference and exhibition bringing
military, science and industry together
 Discuss future concepts
 Introduce possible solutions
 Demonstrate current technologies
Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection
You don’t do it alone
There exists possibilities for ENSEC COE to establish
relationships with national and international entities,
important for the further development and
interoperability of the NATO ENSEC COE:
 New Sponsoring Nations, Contributing Partners or NATO bodies
 Other Partners from NATO Nations - local and international academia,
educational institutions, think tanks, etc.
 Other Partners from non NATO Nations.
 Other International Organizations
NATO
Energy Security
Centre of
Excellence
COL Romualdas
PETKEVIČIUS
Director
Energy security is our thing!