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Global Energy Forum

Jan 11, 2020

Official opening of the Fourth Global Energy Forum

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum Official Opening of the Fourth Global Energy Forum Speakers: Frederick Kempe, President and CEO, Atlantic Council General James L. Jones, Jr., USMC (Ret.), Executive Chairman Emeritus, Atlantic Council H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, United Arab Emirates; Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company H.E. Suhail […]

Energy & Environment The Gulf

Global Energy Forum

Jan 10, 2020

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama

President Commissioner, PT Pertamina Basuki Tjahaja Purnama serves as president commissioner of PT Pertamina (Persero) based on SOE Minister Decree No. SK-282/MBU/11/2019, issued in November 22nd 2019 and prior to that, served as governor of Jakarta in 2017. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama graduated from Trisakit Univesrity, where he studies geology engineering and earned his master degree […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 10, 2020

H.E. Niculae Havrilet

State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Energy and Business Environment, Romania Mr. Havrileţ is the state secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Business Environment in Romania. He has twenty seven years of experience in engineering and the natural gas sector, out of which fourteen years in leading positions, and three years of experience in central […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 10, 2020

Dr. Michael Knights

Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Michael Knights is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute, specializing in the military and security affairs of Iraq, Iran, Yemen, and the Gulf Arab states. Dr. Knights has traveled widely in Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf states, and regularly briefs US government policymakers, congressional committees, and US military […]

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Jan 10, 2020

David Scott

Director, ENEC and TerraPower; Advisor, General Atomics David Scott is the director of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Terrapower as well as adviser of General Atomics. He is an expert in strategy formulation and implementation with an extensive track record of successful engagements involving multi-billion dollar projects and ventures for both government and private […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 10, 2020

Joseph Anis

President and CEO, Middle East, North Africa, & South Asia, GE Gas Power Mr. Joseph Anis is president and CEO of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia (MENASA) for Gas Power, one of the largest industrial businesses for GE and a part of GE Power. In this role, Mr. Anis is responsible for driving […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 10, 2020

Samantha Carl-Yoder

Director, International Affairs and Marketing, Tellurian Inc. Samantha Carl-Yoder joined Tellurian in June 2018 as director of marketing and international affairs, based in Washington, DC. Prior to joining Tellurian, Samantha was a foreign service officer with the US Department of State from 2001 to 2018.  She served as chief of staff for Under Secretary for […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

International grid integration: Efficiencies, vulnerabilities, and strategic implications in Asia

By Phillip Cornell

In order to meet growing global demand for electricity, and in response to an increase in renewables, power networks and markets are evolving and becoming increasingly interconnected. South and Southeast Asia have already had some success with interconnections, and China’s vision and Belt and Road Initiative loom large in the region, but there are geopolitical concerns to contend with. Could a US model manage these concerns? What is the state of regional power markets in Asia and investment in regional grid infrastructure, and what responses are we already seeing to emerging trends?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Energy sector diversification: Meeting demographic challenges in the MENA region

By Bina Hussein

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to experience significant demographic growth by 2050, growth which will have to be met with commensurate economic expansion and job opportunities, or the region will risk an increase in political instability. To meet this challenge, countries in the region must diversify their economies beyond the energy sector and expand their energy sector beyond hydrocarbons. What are the key trends that MENA countries will have to contend with, what is already being done, and what further steps should be taken?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Issue Brief

Jan 9, 2020

Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Bangladesh

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

As the South and Southeast Asian region faces increasing energy demand due to both population and economic growth, countries like Bangladesh must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Bangladesh seeking to diversify its energy mix and establish more local and decarbonized power systems, and what are key opportunities for future government and foreign investment?

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

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