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Strengthening transatlantic energy security

Working with a wide-ranging community of experts and stakeholders, the transatlantic climate and energy security project provides timely commentary and analysis on the geopolitical, sustainability, and economic implications of transatlantic energy security developments.

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The IRA challenges the European climate model

Report Mar 14, 2024

Reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy imports: Key strategies under five scenarios

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

To better understand how the war’s conclusion—or lack thereof—will impact the options available to transatlantic policymakers, this report analyzes European security across five general scenarios—a Ukrainian victory, a negotiated settlement, a frozen conflict, a protracted conflict, and a Russian victory.
Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security
The IRA challenges the European climate model

Global Energy Agenda Nov 30, 2023

Europe needs a Green Deal that can meet the moment

By Michał Kurtyka

Europe risks being left behind if it does not take swift action to ensure its energy future is “Made in Europe” where necessary, and “Made with Europe” where possible.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Events

Public Event Thu, June 15, 2023 • 9:00 am ET

8th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference

For the eighth edition of the conference, government, private sector, and civil society leaders discuss transatlantic cooperation on building secure and sustainable energy systems through decarbonization, diversification, and innovation as well as support for Ukraine’s energy sector.

We convene government and private sector leaders to discuss transatlantic cooperation to advance energy security and climate action.

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OUR TEAM

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Richard L. Morningstar

Founding Chairman, Global Energy Center

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Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas

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Olga Khakova

Deputy Director, European Energy Security

Global Energy Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security Europe & Eurasia

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Paddy Ryan

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

FELLOWS

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Lee Beck

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

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Bina Hussein

Nonresident Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

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Michał Kurtyka

Distinguished Fellow

Global Energy Center

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

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Irina Markina

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Friedbert Pflüger

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

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Alan Riley

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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John M. Roberts

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment

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András Simonyi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Harry Tzimitras

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Energy & Environment

The Global Energy Center promotes energy security by working alongside government, industry, civil society, and public stakeholders to devise pragmatic solutions to the geopolitical, sustainability, and economic challenges of the changing global energy landscape.

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Content

Protesters in Germany hold a sign reading "Save the energy transition! Sun and wind instead of fracking, coal and nuclear!"

EnergySource

Aug 9, 2023

The IRA challenges the European climate model

By Friedbert Pflüger

Europeans are starting to realize their leadership in the energy transition is not as secure as previously believed. They are seeing the profound competition posed by the IRA—and the economic forces it unleashes.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Aug 2, 2023

Transforming Ukraine into a European energy hub

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

In this issue brief, Global Energy Center experts explore the potential for Ukraine’s energy sector to strengthen European energy security and decarbonization objectives. The brief explores how Ukraine can reform its energy sector to attract investment and create new revenue streams, and how transatlantic partners in government and the private sector can support Ukraine’s clean energy transformation.

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Apr 6, 2023

Accelerating the energy transition to strengthen European energy security: Key barriers to overcome

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

The role of decarbonization in European energy security, the obstacles impeding clean energy development, and the opportunities for transatlantic collaboration towards low-carbon energy security.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Issue Brief

Jan 14, 2023

Energy investment in a time of inflation

By Charles Lichfield, Joseph Webster

This paper briefly considers the macroeconomic drivers of inflation in late 2022, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and uncertainties around energy supply, supply-chain resets, and lingering COVID-19 disruptions, before examining the persistent energy underinvestment of the past decade and how this has left markets exposed to varying degrees.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Agenda

Jan 13, 2023

The 2023 Global Energy Agenda

By Landon Derentz, Christine Suh, Ameya Hadap, Paul Kielstra (Editors)

The third edition of the Global Energy Agenda provides context for the year that has passed. It features a survey of thought leaders in the energy sector, as well as a series of essays by the leading figures in energy, to set the energy agenda for 2023.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

Issue Brief

Dec 8, 2022

Securing alternative gas supplies and addressing critical infrastructure gaps in Europe

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

This issue brief offers recommendations for measures that European countries decoupling their energy supplies from Russia should take to give themselves the best chances of succeeding.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In-Depth Research & Reports

Sep 21, 2022

Bolstering energy security in Northeastern Europe through transatlantic cooperation

By Richard L. Morningstar, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

Northeastern Europe has already made efforts to end its reliance on Russian energy supplies. It is the perfect region for the US and allies to prove that de-Russification and decarbonization of the energy sector can occur in tandem.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Markup

Sep 15, 2022

What’s next for European energy security? Our experts decipher the State of the European Union Address.

By Atlantic Council experts

Ursula von der Leyen's speech focused on energy and strategic decoupling of supply chains amid Russia's war in Ukraine, but didn't delve into common defense.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

EnergySource

Aug 25, 2022

European energy sovereignty is tied to Ukraine’s independence

By Olga Khakova

European energy accessibility, affordability, and resilience are closely tied to Ukraine’s fight for independence. Ukraine’s ultimate victory would enable natural gas developments, large-scale renewables deployment, and commercialization of innovative solutions.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Jun 30, 2022

The war in Ukraine and gas in the Western Balkans

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

Russia has made inroads in the Western Balkans with its promises of plentiful gas supply. The EU and NATO must grasp the region's strategic value and work to promote efforts to diversify gas imports from alternative suppliers and build an expansive network of gas infrastructure.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
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