Gulf Research Meeting
Dr. Christian Panzer
GRM 2013 Workshop: Challenges Facing the GCC Oil & Gas Industry
Dr. Christian Panzer is Managing Director of CPE ThinkTank, an Austrian based, independent energy think tank. He holds a Master’s in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. in energy economics. Additionally he leads the corporate development group of Austria’s 6 second largest energy utility. His main tasks focus on developing profitable business models for energy companies considering the environmental implications. Thus, on the one hand, he has profound knowledge in renewable energy sources. On the other hand, he has conducted in-depth analysis in the oil and gas business. Dr. Panzer is part of several World Energy Council working groups as well as national and international research committees. Furthermore, he holds several university teaching positions, among others at the Vienna University of Technology. He is involved in many international energy projects as well as industry studies. He has authored two books and about twenty scientific publications and has given more than 50 presentations in the field of (renewable) energy economics.
