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Derentz joins CNA to discuss energy markets and his expectations for COP28

GeoTech Cues May 21, 2025

To build tomorrow’s power grid, the United States should look to geothermal energy

By Sudeep Kanungo, Will LaRivee

Geothermal energy offers a promising solution for stable, reliable baseload power. But to unlock its full potential, the US government must take action to reduce the barriers to entry for industry.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Derentz joins CNA to discuss energy markets and his expectations for COP28

EnergySource 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
Derentz joins CNA to discuss energy markets and his expectations for COP28

New Atlanticist Apr 17, 2025

How the National Energy Dominance Council can set the US on the path to energy security

By Ellen Wald

The National Energy Dominance Council must act quickly to restore stability to the energy industry amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Events

Global Energy Forum

Jan 11, 2020

Energy security, energy access, and clean air: Meeting the challenges

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum Setting the Scene: Energy Security, Energy Access, and Clean Air: Meeting the Challenges Speaker: Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency Location:  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Time:  10:15 a.m. Local Date:  Saturday, January 11, 2020 FATIH BIROL:  Excellencies, dear colleagues, a very good morning to all of you.  […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

International grid integration: Efficiencies, vulnerabilities, and strategic implications in Asia

By Phillip Cornell

In order to meet growing global demand for electricity, and in response to an increase in renewables, power networks and markets are evolving and becoming increasingly interconnected. South and Southeast Asia have already had some success with interconnections, and China’s vision and Belt and Road Initiative loom large in the region, but there are geopolitical concerns to contend with. Could a US model manage these concerns? What is the state of regional power markets in Asia and investment in regional grid infrastructure, and what responses are we already seeing to emerging trends?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Energy sector diversification: Meeting demographic challenges in the MENA region

By Bina Hussein

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to experience significant demographic growth by 2050, growth which will have to be met with commensurate economic expansion and job opportunities, or the region will risk an increase in political instability. To meet this challenge, countries in the region must diversify their economies beyond the energy sector and expand their energy sector beyond hydrocarbons. What are the key trends that MENA countries will have to contend with, what is already being done, and what further steps should be taken?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions
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In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Derentz joins CNA to discuss energy markets and his expectations for COP28
East Asia Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 25, 2023

Goldwyn quoted in News Room on Guyana’s strategies to manage its new oil and gas industry
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Japan

EnergySource

Oct 23, 2023

Atoms for Peace 2.0: The case for a stronger US-Japan nuclear power alliance

By Julia Nesheiwat and Shoichi Itoh

Against the backdrop of Russian and Chinese-induced geopolitical instability, Tokyo and Washington should redouble commitments to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Green future needs natural gas
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 21, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Supply shortage, conflicts keep oil prices high
China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Oct 20, 2023

Goldwyn was quoted in World Ports on Venezuelan oil sanctions relief
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2023

Senator Manchin: The US can ‘leapfrog’ China on clean energy with hydrogen investments

By Nick Fouriezos

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia presented his vision for how US leadership on hydrogen can help fuel a net-zero future.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

Transcript

Oct 19, 2023

US Senator Joe Manchin on hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition

By Atlantic Council

US Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia discussed US industrial competitiveness and global leadership in the hydrogen sector.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Wald quoted in Univision on the US’ suspension of Venezuelan oil sanctions
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Wald quoted in Axios on Venezuelan partial oil sanction relief
Economic Sanctions Economy & Business
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Thomas Storch

Distinguished fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

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Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Kipkorir Koskei

2025 European Leadership Accelerator participant

Millennium Leadership Program

Africa Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

Ryan J. Lamke

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Arabic China

Fellow

Andrei Covatariu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

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Liliana Diaz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

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