Energy Markets & Governance

Energy Markets & Governance

Energy markets are in flux as new energy production and delivery methods alter global supply chains, while economic growth and new desires for energy efficiency change demand in different parts of the world. Policy makers will need to be able to interpret these shifts in the energy market and build new frameworks to manage energy uncertainty.

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Wald quoted in Univision on the US’ suspension of Venezuelan oil sanctions

MENASource Mar 1, 2026

The risk of unknown unknowns for global markets amid war in Iran

By Khalid Azim

Market reaction will likely begin with Asia’s opening sessions on Monday morning. One early indicator will be the behavior of the US dollar.
Energy Markets & Governance Iran
Wald quoted in Univision on the US’ suspension of Venezuelan oil sanctions

EnergySource Feb 12, 2026

How Europe can shape—not fear—the US ‘hydrocarbon-state’

By Michał Kurtyka and Mateusz Kędzierski

The emergence of the United States as a hydrocarbon-state that combines resource abundance with geopolitical power represents an opportunity for Europe.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Wald quoted in Univision on the US’ suspension of Venezuelan oil sanctions

Dispatches Dec 22, 2025

Don’t solve the power reliability crisis by creating an affordability crisis

By Frank Willey

While energy reliability is critical, transmission planners and government entities must also prioritize cost-effectiveness.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Programs

The Global Energy Center develops and promotes pragmatic and nonpartisan policy solutions designed to advance global energy security, enhance economic opportunity, and accelerate pathways to net-zero emissions.

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Events

Event Recap

Jun 19, 2012

Water and Watts: the Potential to Save Energy and Water in the Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial Sectors

By Adrienne Chuck

The third meeting in the Atlantic Council’s series on the Energy Water Nexus, the June 19th workshop entitled “Water and Watts” addressed the potential to save energy and water in the municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Dec 9, 2011

Strategy Session with National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bulgaria

By Jason Harmala

On December 9, the Atlantic Council’s International Security Program hosted an off-the-record strategy session with Svetlin Yovchev, national security advisor to Boyko Borisov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria. He was previously head of Bulgaria’s State Agency for National Security and earlier he worked in the former National Security Service.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Nov 10, 2011

Energy Water Nexus Primary Fuels for Power and Transportation in the US

By Adrienne Chuck

 The Atlantic Council Energy and Environment Program has undertaken a series of workshops to investigate the intersection between water and energy. The “energy-water nexus” examines water availability, or more accurately water scarcity, as a key energy-related issue. With this series of conferences, the Council built upon its work to better inform Congress, the American public, […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
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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
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 17, 2023

Shaffer in The Central Asia – Caucasus Analyst: A New Spring for Caspian Transit and Trade
Central Asia Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 16, 2023

Elnagdy in The National Interest: Is South America A New Persian Gulf?

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

Report

Oct 16, 2023

How to strike a grand bargain on EU nuclear energy policy

By Ben Judah, Rachel Rizzo, Théophile Pouget-Abadie, Jonah Allen, Francis Shin

The EU currently faces an internal dispute over nuclear energy. To resolve this, the EU must commit to allowing each member to pursue its own energy mix, recognize nuclear energy as a crucial part of Europe’s existing energy mix, and adopting a technology-neutral approach to the implementation of the GDIP and NZIA.

Energy Markets & Governance European Union

EnergySource

Oct 16, 2023

Policy memo: How to deepen transatlantic energy and climate cooperation at the US-EU summit

By George Frampton, Olga Khakova, Joseph Webster, Paddy Ryan, Maia Sparkman, William Tobin

With the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel visiting Washington on October 20, 2023, all eyes will be on the Rose Garden to see how the US and EU can chart a course on energy security and climate action.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Muscat desert sunset

EnergySource

Oct 13, 2023

COP28 and the growing Europe-MENA hydrogen connection

By Giampaolo Cantini

A key piece of the COP28 plan to double global hydrogen production by 2030 will be connecting hydrogen-hungry Europe to the potential green hydrogen powerhouse of the MENA region.

Africa Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 11, 2023

Shaffer quoted in Foreign Policy on political implications of energy insecurity in Israel-Hamas War
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Oct 7, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: We need EuroAsia after all
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Oct 3, 2023

Mixed messaging from Moldova on energy sector reforms

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

Recent steps by the Moldovan authorities cast doubt on Chisinau’s commitment to energy market liberalization, escaping Russian energy dominance, and anti-corruption imperatives, writes Suriya Jayanti.

Conflict Corruption
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Experts

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Istvan-Lorant Antal

Senator, Senate of Romania

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Olivia Azadegan

Senior Energy Manager, Global Methane Hub

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Fellow

Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Neil Robert Brown

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy Markets & Governance Energy & Environment

Fellow

Caroline Cecot

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance
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