Fernando Antonio Plazas Niño

Industrial University of Santander | UIS

Energy system modelling for sustainable development has advanced significantly as a critical tool for designing cost-effective energy transitions. Modellers and analysts have used these tools to support international organizations and policymakers in crafting and making decisions about energy policy. Open-source frameworks have been instrumental in...

Access to clean and sustainable energy technologies is critical for all nations, particularly developing countries in Africa. Ghana has committed to ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, aiming for 10% and 20% variable renewable energy integration by 2030 and 2070, respectively. This study explores potential pathways for Ghana to ach...

This article provides a large-scale dataset for South African energy system modeling intended to aid long-term energy planning. The dataset, which is accessible on Zenodo, contains comprehensive data on installed capacity, resource potentials, historical and projected electricity production and consumption, capacity factors, and capital, fixed, and...

Energy modelling plays a crucial role in assisting governmental and policymaking bodies to strategise long-term investments within the context of energy transition. Among the well-established open-source optimisation models, OSeMOSYS—the Open-Source Energy Modelling System—stands out. This paper introduces clicSAND, a novel user interface designed...

This research examines Botswana’s significant reliance on coal and imported fossil fuels for electricity generation, contributing to high carbon emissions and energy insecurity influenced by volatile fuel prices and supply challenges. The study utilizes the Open-Source Energy Modelling System (OSeMOSYS) to explore cost-effective renewable energy st...

Climate change is driving the need for new approaches to energy production and utilization globally, contributing to the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Low-emission hydrogen is recognized as a key energy vector for decarbonization, and numerous countries are currently evaluating strategies and roadmaps for its integration. Colombia,...

Morocco, despite its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, which made up 68% of electricity generation in 2020, has recognised its significant renewable energy potential. The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment is to reduce emissions by 45.5% from baseline levels with international assistance and abstain from constructing new coa...

This article introduces an openly accessible dataset aimed at supporting energy system modelling of decarbonisation pathways in the Philippines. The dataset was compiled through an extensive literature review, incorporating information from various sources such as the Philippines Department of Energy, academic publications, and international organi...

This article introduces an openly accessible dataset aimed at supporting energy system modelling of decarbonisation pathways in the Philippines. The dataset was compiled through an extensive literature review, incorporating information from various sources such as the Philippines Department of Energy, academic publications, and international organi...

The Philippines aspires for a clean energy future, but the effectiveness of its existing renewable energy (RE) targets and the role of emerging technologies remains uncertain. This study examines potential pathways to decarbonise the Philippines' energy sector, assessing the feasibility and economic implications of selected scenarios. The Open-Sour...

Morocco is facing the critical challenge of achieving the ambitious targets set by the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Green Hydrogen Roadmap whilst not having a clear published informed plan for development of the required new technologies. This gap highlights the necessity for long-term modelling to make these targets achievabl...

Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is not adequately reflected in the significant CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel-intensive energy sectors, despite the enormous potential of renewable energy sources in the country. The ongoing coal regime has led to electricity oversupply and air pollution...

Indonesia's emission reduction commitment and clean energy transition target emphasises the importance of energy system modelling for analysing and projecting Indonesia's capacity, resource availability, and future conditions in achieving these objectives. Utilising energy systems modelling based on adequate and reliable data enables policymakers t...

Morocco, despite its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels which made up 68% of electricity generation in 2020, has recognized its significant renewable energy potential. The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment is to reduce emissions by 45.5% from baseline levels with international assistance and abstain from constructing new coal...

Botswana currently depends on fossil fuels and imports for its electricity generation, which has given rise to issues of carbon emissions and unstable electricity supply due to conditions in neighbouring countries. Over the last few years, renewable energy penetration has grown, but not to the extent that is required to achieve decarbonisation and...

Indonesia’s emission reduction commitment and clean energy transition target emphasises the importance of energy system modelling for analysing and projecting Indonesia’s capacity, resource availability, and future conditions in achieving these objectives. Utilising energy systems modelling based on adequate and reliable data enables policymakers t...

Botswana heavily relies on coal for electricity, resulting in significant carbon emissions. With 40% of electricity sourced from imported fossil fuels, the nation faces vulnerability to volatile prices and supply instability. To address this, leveraging abundant solar resources could decarbonise and enhance energy security. However, an unexplored c...

Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is not adequately reflected in the significant CO2 emissions from fossil fuel-intensive energy sector, albeit enormous potential of renewable energy sources in the country. The ongoing coal regime, which has been a major contributor to Indonesia’s economy...

Climate change is driving the need for new approaches to energy production and utilization globally, contributing to the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Low-emission hydrogen is recognized as a key energy vector for decarbonization, and numerous countries are currently evaluating strategies and roadmaps for its integration. Colombia,...

Hydrogen is globally acknowledged as a versatile energy carrier crucial for decarbonization in multiple sectors. Many countries have initiated the development of national hydrogen roadmaps and strategies, recognizing hydrogen as a strategic resource for achieving sustainable energy transitions. Formulating these guidelines for future action demands...

Colombia is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 51 % by 2030 as part of the Paris Agreement, with a further goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The energy sector accounts for one-third of net GHG emissions in the country; thus, its decarbonization is crucial to accomplish these targets. In this study, we assess plau...

In this study, we assess plausible decarbonization pathways in Colombia using an open-source national energy system optimization model (OSeMOSYS). We build three scenarios over 2021-2050 and contrast them in terms of emissions, energy consumption, technology deployment, costs, and benefits. The results show that a decarbonized energy system can red...

Decarbonization pathways have emerged as a pivotal element of global climate change mitigation strategies. Energy system modelling is widely recognized as a tool to support the design of informed energy decarbonization policies. However, the development of energy models heavily relies on high-quality input data, which may pose significant challenge...

Energy planning is fundamental to ensure a sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy mix for the future. Energy system optimization models (ESOMs) are the accurate tools to guide decision-making in national energy planning. This article presents a systematic literature review covering the main ESOMs, the input and output data involved, the trend...

Energy models are crucial for helping governments and policymakers plan long-term investments in the energy transition context. One of the most established open-source optimisation models is OSeMOSYS—the Open-Source Energy Modelling System. This paper presents a new user interface—clicSAND—for OSeMOSYS, which shortens the learning curve and support...

The conjunction between energy transition and oil and gas companies sets a significative question related to the role that these companies should play to respond to the gradual but continuous change in the worldwide energy system and the challenge of migrating from a fossil fuel-based structure to a green energy-driven economy with zero emissions o...

A learning tool is proposed from the matrix of competences for graduating engineers presented by SPE Talent Council in order to provide a consistent instrument for teaching the subject of Introduction to Petroleum Engineering. In addition, this learning tool is used to analyze current curricula of petroleum engineering in the main colombian univers...

A methodology based on sensitivity and uncertainty analysis is presented for performing a wellbore stability analysis in order to quantify model uncertainty and improve the predictions made. This methodology is applied to the safe mud window design for a study case. A wellbore stability model is set up, as of constitutive equation and failure crite...

Implementing a stochastic approach along with the conventional wellbore stability analysis enables to take into account uncertainty from input data in order to obtain more realistic and reliable predictions which improve decision making process in drilling operations. By means of the methodology proposed, the uncertainty assessment for each paramet...

Las estrategias energéticas a nivel nacional requieren conocimiento de las opciones disponibles en materia de recursos con el fin de determinar los mejores planes de acción para garantizar la sostenibilidad energética en el corto y mediano plazo. Una primera aproximación en este contexto es el estudio del estado de los mercados y las tendencias int...