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Jan 3, 2020

Wald quoted in U.S. News and World Report on oil market shocks after death of Soleimani

By Atlantic Council

International Markets Iran

IranSource

Jan 3, 2020

Iran’s “living martyr” was ready to die, but blindsided oil markets must face new uncertainty

By Sara Vakhshouri

The immediate market reaction indicates that the common sense about this incident is that the US operation did not make the world and the Middle East region—which is responsible for significant volumes of global oil and gas production—a safer place but rather increased the instability and insecurity in the region.

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

In the News

Jan 1, 2020

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Energy outlook for 2020: the need to forge new path

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Dec 31, 2019

How accounting for the externalities of carbon would affect end products

By Jennifer T. Gordon

Given the urgent need to decarbonize all sectors of the US economy, one of the broadest policy options that could steer both energy production and consumption in the right direction is the notion of putting a price on carbon.

Energy Transitions Oil and Gas

In the News

Dec 30, 2019

Wald in The Hill: Energy dominance is leverage for US foreign relations

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas
Buildings downtown

EnergySource

Dec 30, 2019

Shadow carbon pricing: What corporations can do in the meantime

By Jennifer T. Gordon

There are any number of reasons for corporations to participate in sustainability efforts. One of the greatest contributions that corporations can make to a zero-carbon future is setting a “shadow” price on carbon by placing a dollar value on emissions and making carbon commitments and investment choices accordingly.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Transitions
Stock exchange

EnergySource

Dec 30, 2019

The Aramco IPO isn’t quite enough to realize MBS’s diversification ambitions

By Randolph Bell

After significant delays and a number of setbacks, Aramco finally listed shares representing 1.5 percent of the company’s total value on the domestic Tadawul exchange. The $25.6 billion that the IPO raised is nothing to scoff at, but it still is not enough to fully realize MBS’ ambitions. Where does the IPO go from here?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions
Presidential debate stage

EnergySource

Dec 29, 2019

The reemergence of carbon pricing proposals

By Jennifer T. Gordon

There is a growing political acceptance of carbon pricing, both on the Hill and among presidential hopefuls. However, carbon pricing is by no means inevitable—where does the conversation go from here?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Transitions

In the News

Dec 27, 2019

Livingston in India Inc. Group: India-US energy cooperation in an age of upheaval

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Dec 24, 2019

Shaffer joins Bloomberg to discuss oil markets, electricity challenges, and 2020 forecasts

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

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