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Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

Nuclear power sparks different reactions

By Ashish Kumar Sen

“Of course there is risk, but it's manageable risk,” said Tauscher. “I think the benefits are significant, but we need to have a political debate where the facts are presented," said Sasakawa Peace Foundation  Chairman Nobuo Tanaka.

Nuclear Nonproliferation Security & Defense

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

The alternatives to coal: can gas, renewables, and nuclear work together?

By David A. Wemer

“There will be cooperation and there will be a competition—competition for selection… [but also] cooperation together to achieved the required reliability," said Fatima Al-Foora Shamsi, UAE’s assistant undersecretary for electricity and future energy affairs.

Nuclear Energy Oil and Gas

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

How to survive a volatile energy market

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Diversification is key to surviving, and even thriving, in the current volatile energy market.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

State Department official: new US diplomatic efforts built around energy

By David A. Wemer

Energy policy will be a key pillar in two of the Trump administration’s new diplomatic efforts: the Middle East Strategic Alliance and the Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative.

Geopolitics & Energy Security International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jan 12, 2019

China is fueling up on LNG, but will it last?

By David A. Wemer

China is in the first phase of a comprehensive energy transition, during which time cleaner sources of energy—such as natural gas—will be vital.

China Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

United States determined to drive Iran’s oil exports down to zero

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The United States is determined to drive Iran’s oil exports down to zero in its effort to maximize economic pressure and force Tehran back to the negotiating table.

Arms Control Economic Sanctions

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

ADNOC announces new oil and gas exploration licenses at Atlantic Council’s 2019 Global Energy Forum

By David A. Wemer

The United Arab Emirates Minister of State, Sultan Al Jaber, said the decision to open the new offshore blocs was part of ADNOC’s “Oil and Gas 4.0” strategy, which aims to use innovative technologies and international partnerships to position the UAE as a key energy exporter.

Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas

Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2019

Atlantic Council 2019 Global Energy Forum Day One

Atlantic Council 2019 Global Energy Forum Official Opening of the 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 and Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi National […]

Global Energy Forum

Jan 8, 2019

Ready for takeoff? Aviation biofuels past, present, and future

By David Hitchcock

The importance of powering the aviation sector (both military and commercial) through sustainable fuels cannot be overstated. This report provides a keen look at the history of biofuels, current uses of biofuel, and investments in research and development that will yield future dividends.

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

Global Energy Forum

Jan 8, 2019

Sovereign investors: A means for economic diversification?

By Bina Hussein

Transparency metrics and measures in governance will help sovereign investors build partnerships in a wide range of industries, bolstering countries’ efforts to move beyond reliance on oil.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions
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