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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Chinese refining markets 101—and their implications for price caps on Russian oil

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
Chinese refining markets 101—and their implications for price caps on Russian oil

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
Chinese refining markets 101—and their implications for price caps on Russian oil

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

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

Event Recap

Sep 20, 2011

India’s Energy Future: Consequences of India’s Coal Rush and Alternative Energy Scenarios

By Adrienne Chuck

On September 20, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and the Sierra Club, hosted a panel discussion on “India’s Energy Future: Consequences of India’s Coal Rush and Alternative Energy Scenarios”.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Sep 29, 2009

First Annual Members’ Conference – Climate Change and the Environment

By James Joyner

Summary of the breakout conversation “Climate Change and the Environment” at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference. PARTICIPANTS: Chaired by Gen. Richard Lawson, USAF (Ret.),* Chairman, Energy and Environment Program, Atlantic Council Hon. Sherri Goodman,* Senior Vice President and General Counsel, CNA; Former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security Hon. C. Boyden Gray,* Former U.S. […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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EnergySource

Mar 8, 2023

Chinese refining markets 101—and their implications for price caps on Russian oil

By Joseph Webster

Price caps on Russian crude and oil products have placed Chinese refineries in the spotlight. Their historical tendencies and political connections could shed light on what to expect from them as the oil market reorients itself.

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 7, 2023

Pappalardo quoted in Houston Public Media on COP28
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Aphrodite low on list of Chevron’s gas plans for East Med
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss tightness in the oil market
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 3, 2023

Webster in The China-Russia Report: Will China’s emergence from COVID lockdowns send European gas prices soaring?
China Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 28, 2023

Webster in Eurasianet: China wants the Line D pipeline. Can Central Asia deliver?
Central Asia China

In the News

Feb 28, 2023

Goldwyn joins NPR to discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine on global oil markets
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 27, 2023

Goldwyn in Hellenic Shipping News: Biden faces ‘no good options’ to keep gasoline prices in check
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 19, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Energy hot potatoes the new president will face
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 19, 2023

Webster in the China-Russia Report: Beijing backed Moscow in oil markets in 2022, at seemingly great cost
China Energy & Environment
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Experts

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Istvan-Lorant Antal

Senator, Senate of Romania

Global Leadership Center

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Olivia Azadegan

Senior Energy Manager, Global Methane Hub

Global Leadership Center

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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