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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.

Energy & Environment
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.

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

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Apr 29, 2016

US LNG Seen as Fuel for US-EU Energy Security Relationship

By Mitch Hulse and Mikaila Altenbern

The United States will be a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to global markets because it is “not only good for our energy security, it is good for the security of our energy partners and allies around the world,” said Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy at the US State […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2016

US LNG Seen as Fuel for US-EU Energy Security Relationship

By Mitch Hulse and Mikaila Altenbern

The United States will be a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to global markets because it is “not only good for our energy security, it is good for the security of our energy partners and allies around the world,” said Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy at the US State […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 25, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins Platts Podcast to Discuss the Global Oil Market and Post-Sanctions Iran

By Sara Vakhshouri

Listen to the full interview here.

Energy & Environment Iran

In the News

Apr 24, 2016

Pfluger Quoted by Oil Price on Nord Stream 2

By Friedbert Pfluger

Read the full article here.

Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 22, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins CRI English to Discuss the Global Oil Glut and OPEC

By Sara Vakhshouri

Listen to the full interview.

Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 19, 2016

Manning Quoted by Marketplace on President Obama’s Upcoming Visit to Saudi Arabia

By Robert A. Manning

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Energy & Environment Saudi Arabia

Issue Brief

Apr 14, 2016

Embracing Impact: How Africa Can Overcome the Emerging Market Downturn

By J. Peter Pham and Aubrey Hruby

In January 2016, oil prices fell to their lowest levels in more than a decade. Meanwhile, China, the world’s second-largest economy, is experiencing its most sluggish growth in a quarter-century—dragging down commodity prices and dampening the global economic outlook. The effects of this broad slowdown will hurt African economies more than most, because China and […]

Africa Angola

In the News

Apr 13, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Energy Efficiency in the US Navy Featured in The Fuse

By Atlantic Council

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Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 13, 2016

Pham Joins Marketplace to Discuss How Low Oil Prices are Affecting Nigeria’s Economy

By J. Peter Pham

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Energy & Environment Nigeria

In the News

Apr 5, 2016

Vakhshouri Joins BBC Persian Service to Discuss Iran’s Oil and Condensate Export Rise

By Sara Vakhshouri

Matt Bryza: http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/karabakh/2515175.html     http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/2513483.html   http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/Matthew-Bryza-Only-Russia-fights-for-peace-in-Karabakh-right-now.html (But the headline is terribly wrong!)

Energy & Environment Iran

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