Sharing energy knowledge for training programmes is an important objective of the cooperation between EDI and DONG Energy. As a partner of EDI, DONG Energy will have access to staff development and training at an international institute. By joining EDI the Danish energy provider will also point out DONG Energy's energy position at the international gas market to the rest of the world. After Electrabel and Essent, DONG Energy is EDI's third associated partner.

Kurt Bligaard Pedersen clearly states to be proud of the invitation to join EDI as an associated partner: "This invitation is a clear recognition from competitors of our presence at the market, and an important gesture. As partners we can train our employees at an even higher level and to a larger extent, whilst consistently being informed about current developments. EDI is internationally noted for its training programmes and the employees of several of our business areas can benefit from them".

To EDI the cooperation is another important step in the next phase of its existence. According to George Verberg all parties involved in EDI will benefit from this new cooperation: "Notwithstanding the present problems in the financial markets, energy remains a top priority on the international agendas. Knowledge about energy is, therefore, of crucial interest to all of us. With DONG Energy joining EDI we are able to again further expand our knowledge network and to share this knowledge with others. This first Scandinavian associated partner will without any doubt considerably contribute to EDI's effort to educate the current and future energy manager."