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The latest pieces from EnergySource

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Apr 29, 2025

Can Nord Stream really rise from the dead?

By Alan Riley

Despite recent discussions between Moscow and Washington over restarting the Nord Stream pipelines, legal, financial, and political hurdles make reopening them improbable. Multimillion dollar claims against Gazprom along with US stakes in the European LNG market are likely to severely limit support for Russian gas flows to the EU.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Apr 28, 2025

If Russian gas returns to Europe, it must go through Ukraine

By Sergiy Makogon

The resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe as part of a potential cease-fire agreement in Ukraine is under discussion, but any such flows would need to transit through Ukraine rather than Nord Stream or other routes. To safeguard regional stability, the EU, Ukraine, and the US must enforce strict safeguards to avoid renewed dependency and prevent Russia from once again weaponizing its energy exports.

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Apr 23, 2025

Illicit mineral supply chains fuel the DRC’s M23 insurgency

By Clarkson Kamurai, Brad Handler, and Morgan Bazilian

The illicit trade of mined materials is fueling the M23 insurgency in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening regional stability and hindering development. As the United States considers a minerals-for-security agreement with the DRC, international engagement, ethical sourcing practices, and strengthened oversight are critical to fostering long-term peace in this resource-rich region.

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Jul 28, 2024

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Jul 26, 2024

Shaffer in Foreign Policy: Militaries Can’t Transition to Renewable Energy

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Jul 25, 2024

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Jul 25, 2024

The world is sleepwalking into an era of extreme heat. The UN just issued a wake-up call.

By Eleni Myrivili

The UN secretary-general‘s Global Call to Action on Extreme Heat underscores the urgent need for actionable heat-related policies worldwide.

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Jul 24, 2024

European energy security requires stronger power grids

By Andrei Covatariu

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the urgency of strengthening Europe's power grid to meet the interrelated demands of energy security and decarbonization. Europe can build a resilient energy future by improving regional connectivity, increasing digitalization, investing in grid infrastructure, and reforming unwieldy regulations.

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Jul 23, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Deutsche Welle on Japan’s efforts in the Pacific Islands

On July 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Deutsche Welle regarding Japan’s strategic competition with China in the Pacific Islands. He emphasized that Japan aims to be a reliable partner to Pacific nations through infrastructure development and climate change efforts, in contrast to China’s significant investments and security agreements.

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Jul 19, 2024

Goldwyn quoted in Politico on risks of pushing U.S. fossil fuel deals with the EU

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Jul 19, 2024

Webster quoted in Recharge on significance of Vineyard blade failure

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Jul 18, 2024

Novak quoted in Petroleum Australia on strategic petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste

On July 17, GCH/IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak was quoted in Petroleum Australia regarding the development of petroleum hubs in Timor-Leste to support the Greater Sunrise gas project. Novak emphasized the strategic importance of these hubs in enhancing Timor-Leste’s capacity to handle large-scale energy projects and improving regional energy security.

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Jul 18, 2024

What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen’s second term

By James Batchik

The European Parliament has given European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a second term, but it will be different from her first in several important ways.

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