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Wald quoted in The Hill on European natural gas

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
Wald quoted in The Hill on European natural gas

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
Wald quoted in The Hill on European natural gas

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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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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Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Pakistan

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

As the South and Southeast Asian region faces increasing energy demand due to both population and economic growth, countries like Pakistan must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Pakistan seeking to diversify its energy mix and establish more local and decarbonized power systems, and what are key opportunities for future government and foreign investment?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Jan 9, 2020

Election 2020: What’s at stake for energy policy?

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

As the US presidential election in November 2020 draws nearer, the energy policy platforms—including domestic energy, climate change, foreign, and trade policies—from the Democratic candidates, as well as the energy policies of a potential second Trump Administration, have become increasingly clear.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Global Energy Forum

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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Dec 18, 2022

Wald quoted in The Hill on European natural gas
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In the News

Dec 15, 2022

Morningstar in Foreign Policy: Why the oil price cap won’t hurt Putin
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Dec 13, 2022

Roberts in Natural Gas World: Europe and the Caspian: The gas supply conundrum
Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Dec 13, 2022

The G7’s role in developing a platform for global cooperation on industrial decarbonization

By Matthew Piotrowski and George Frampton

The G7 is an ideal forum in which to develop the basis for cooperation on industrial decarbonization. A successful program needs to be housed in the right venue and engage with the right stakeholders.

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Uncategorized

Dec 12, 2022

Sullivan quoted in VOA on Syrian fuel shortages
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Uncategorized

Dec 11, 2022

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: What is the effect of the cap on the price of Russian oil?Ellinas in Cyprus Mail:
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Uncategorized

Dec 9, 2022

Shaffer quoted in The Mandarin on Russian oil price caps
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In the News

Dec 9, 2022

Webster in The China Project: Mongolian coal anti-corruption protests draw attention of Beijing and Moscow
Central Asia Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Dec 8, 2022

Securing alternative gas supplies and addressing critical infrastructure gaps in Europe

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

This issue brief offers recommendations for measures that European countries decoupling their energy supplies from Russia should take to give themselves the best chances of succeeding.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Dec 7, 2022

The G7 should prioritize low-carbon steel at its upcoming summit

By Matthew Piotrowski, George Frampton, and Nitya Aggarwal

Steel decarbonization standards and methodology should be top of mind for the G7. Cooperation and harmonization is the only way to secure optimal climate and business outcomes for this emissions-intensive and trade-exposed sector.

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Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Shqipe Vela

Program Manager, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

Millennium Leadership Program

Corruption Energy & Environment

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Olivia Azadegan

Senior Energy Manager, Global Methane Hub

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Neil Ford

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Energy & Environment

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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
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Public Event Thu, February 13, 2020 • 9:00 am ET

Renewable Energy Outlook Conference: Financing, investment, regulation, and new technologies in Turkey, Central Asia, Caucasus and the Western Balkans
Central Asia Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Online Event Wed, February 24, 2021 • 11:00 am ET

Electricity system in crisis: How to improve reliability and resilience before the next disaster strikes
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security
Online Event Wed, April 21, 2021 • 8:00 am ET

Raising Ambitions: India’s climate successes and agenda
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions India
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