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Jan 9, 2020

European energy diversification: How alternative sources, routes, and clean technologies can bolster energy security and decarbonization

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Irina Markina

The European Union’s efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral economy present a unique and timely opportunity to strengthen European energy security. What is the EU currently doing to meet its decarbonization goals, address the role of natural gas in Europe’s low-carbon future, and explain the potential for new gas sources, alternative gas routes, and clean energy technologies to reduce carbon emissions? And how can this be done while simultaneously increasing European energy security and opportunities for transatlantic cooperation?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions
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Issue Brief

Jan 9, 2020

The Saudi Aramco-SABIC merger: How acquiring SABIC fits into Aramco’s long-term diversification strategy

By Private: Jean-François Seznec

Throughout 2019, financial markets have watched the planned Saudi Aramco initial public offering (IPO), which was finally launched in December. A quieter, but no less significant, story was the Saudi oil company’s acquisition of SABIC. Saudi Aramco strove to have a successful IPO, especially through increased transparency and diversification, and the SABIC acquisition was a key element of Saudi oil company's diversification strategy. Going forward, what does the merger mean for both companies, what is the new relationship between Saudi Aramco and SABIC, and what are the merger’s implications for the intricate relationship between the various bureaucracies and leadership in Saudi Arabia?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

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In the News

Jun 16, 2023

Ezrahi quoted in Petroleum Economist on building bridges through energy projects in the Middle East.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 16, 2023

Ariel Ezrahi joins ABC National Radio to discuss OPEC+ producers’ surprising decision leading to oil price surge.

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jun 12, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Aphrodite gasfield has certainly resurfaced

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jun 9, 2023

Blakemore joins S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Energy Evolution podcast to discuss today’s battery landscape

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 8, 2023

Blakemore quoted in c&en on Canada’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Jun 7, 2023

Moldova needs an energy overhaul

By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti

If energy security is national security, then Moldova is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world and is in need of a comprehensive energy sector overall, writes Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti.

Energy Markets & Governance European Union

In the News

Jun 6, 2023

Blakemore quoted in S&P Global on alternative battery chemistries

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 5, 2023

Wald joins the Bloomberg Surveillance podcast to discuss Saudi Arabia’s pledge to cut a million barrels a day in July

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Insights & Impact

Jun 3, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus’ energy conundrum

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

AfricaSource

Jun 2, 2023

Through carbon markets, corporations have a role to play in Africa’s development. They should take it seriously.

By Aubrey Rugo

By purchasing high-quality carbon credits, companies can support the sustainable growth of low- and middle-income populations in the world's fastest-growing regions.

Africa Economy & Business

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