Cem Bektas
About Cem Bektas
Cem Bektas is an Energy Market Reporter based in London, specializing in energy market trends since December 2019. He has a background in sustainability research and has worked with various organizations in the energy sector.
Work at ICIS
Cem Bektas has been employed at ICIS as an Energy Market Reporter since 2019. In this role, he focuses on reporting energy market trends, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. His coverage includes developments in power and natural gas markets in Spain and Turkey. Bektas has also reported on small-scale LNG markets, contributing to the understanding of energy dynamics in these regions.
Education and Expertise
Cem Bektas has a strong academic background in environmental studies and related fields. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) from King's College London in 2016. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at the University of Westminster in 2014. Additionally, he participated in the Erasmus Exchange Programme at Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 2012 to 2013, enhancing his international perspective on energy and sustainability issues.
Background
Cem Bektas is based in London and has been actively involved in the energy sector since 2014. His career includes various roles that have provided him with a diverse skill set in energy reporting, research, and administration. He has worked for organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund and Carbon Clear Limited, gaining experience in sustainability and carbon markets.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ICIS, Cem Bektas held several positions that contributed to his expertise in the energy sector. He worked as a New Carbon Markets Researcher at South Pole for six months in 2018. He also served as a Client Data Administrator at Carbon Smart for one month in 2019 and as an Administrative Assistant at the Department for Work and Pensions for one month in 2014. His internship experience includes roles at the Environmental Defense Fund and the International Institute for Environment and Development.