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May 13, 2025

Four energy deals Trump will look to make on his Middle East trip 

By
Ellen Wald

President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East will focus on advancing energy and commercial agreements, including securing Gulf investments in US manufacturing, increasing US LNG imports, deepening nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia, and locking in oil production commitments. These efforts are ultimately aimed at advancing broader geopolitical objectives—countering Russian influence and strengthening US energy dominance.

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Energy Markets & Governance


EnergySource

May 9, 2025

Environmental risk weighs heavily on the possible rewards of deep sea mining 

By
William Yancey Brown

Despite growing political momentum to advance deep sea mining for critical minerals, the practice remains at odds with existing US and international environmental laws. Current proposals fail to meet legal standards, and the potential for irreversible damage to marine ecosystems raises serious concerns.

Energy & Environment
Geopolitics & Energy Security


EnergySource

May 5, 2025

Make critical mineral spending matter this time  

By
Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes

The United States has a crucial opportunity to translate large-scale funding into critical mineral stockpiling and resilient supply chains—but only if Congress structures spending to create durable markets. Without clear demand signals, real commercial offtakes, and price stability, proposed funding risks falling short of delivering on its potential.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2017

Deciphering Gazprom’s Pipeline Agenda in Europe

By Martin Vladimirov and Sijbren de Jong

Despite the tentative March 13 agreement between the European Commission and Gazprom on the liberalization of gas markets in Central and Eastern Europe, it is still premature to declare an end to the Russian energy giant’s dominance in the region. In its statement of promises, Gazprom pledges to remove destination clauses in its long-term contracts […]

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Mar 13, 2017

Morningstar Joins CERAWeek to Discuss Issues Related to Oil Theft

By Richard L. Morningstar

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 8, 2017

Grigas in Natural Gas World: Houston’s New Role on the World Stage

By Agnia Grigas

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Energy & Environment United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 7, 2017

Shaffer in the Hill: Israel-Jordan Gas Trade Portends Brighter Future in Middle East

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment Israel

In the News

Mar 6, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted by the Oil and Gas Journal on Oil Production in Iran

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Mar 5, 2017

Shaffer Quoted by Bloomberg on US Liquefied-Natural-Gas Exports

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 5, 2017

Vakhshouri Quoted by KNect365 on the Projected Increase in World Energy Consumption

By Sara Vakhshouri

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Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 28, 2017

Shaffer Joins the Middle East Institute to Discuss the Impact of Shifting Geopolitics on MENA Energy

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 25, 2017

Shaffer in Natural Gas World: US, EU Must Prioritize Energy Security in Policy Discussions

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 15, 2017

Castello-Catchot Joins Univision to Discuss US Climate Change Policy

By Carles Castelló-Catchot,

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