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To:kenneth.lay@enron.com
Subject:From Dr R.K Pachauri
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Date:Wed, 6 Dec 2000 04:29:00 -0800 (PST)

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Dear Mr Lay,

As you may be aware, the Tata Energy and Resources Institute- North Americ=
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(TERI-NA) is a publicly owned not-for-profit research organization=20
incorporated under section 501©(3) in 1990 in Washington D.C, at the=20
initiative of TERI (Tata Energy Research Institute), New Delhi. The genesi=
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of TERI-NA is rooted in the realization that emerging global concerns abou=
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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=
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demand-supply mismatch, thereby pointing to a growing dependence on import=
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and?enhancing energy security concerns in the region. It is=20
therefore?pertinent to identify strategies that need to be developed and=
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implemented in a proactive manner so as to enable an effective response to=
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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=
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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=
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and stability. The timing is therefore appropriate to undertake a program=
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that would facilitate dialogue between energy producing and consuming=20
countries, identify opportunities for integrating regional energy markets,=
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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=
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Concerns and Response Strategies for South Asia=01,, is being organized wi=
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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=
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Sustainable Development Summit, which would focus on the challenges that=
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underlie global sustainable development, requiring unprecedented efforts o=
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the part of governments, corporate organizations, and civil society.=20

?Our initiative in organizing this workshop is intended to complement the=
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efforts that are already underway for ensuring a stable and secure energy=
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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=
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priority area.

?In view of Enron's pioneering efforts in securing safe and stable global=
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energy developments, we would be very grateful if?Enron could consider=20
providing financial support for this workshop to the extent possible, as=
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well as participate in the workshop. I am enclosing a copy of the proposal=
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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

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- Propos~1.doc