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Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2020

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

By
David L. Goldwyn and 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. The competing visions of a Republican and a Democratic administration could hardly be more disparate, and industry and external stakeholders should prepare for a volatile outlook regardless of the outcome in November 2020—what are the salient energy policies under the two scenarios and how will they address the deep and entrenched energy challenges that face the United States?

Energy Markets & Governance
Energy Transitions


Issue Brief

Jan 12, 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


Global Energy Forum

Jan 12, 2020

Energy markets underestimate Middle East supply vulnerability

By
Adal Mirza

Buoyed by ample supply, global energy markets continue to underestimate risks to output from the Middle East, despite the recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran.

Energy Markets & Governance
Geopolitics & Energy Security

Content

In the News

Mar 27, 2017

Ralby Quoted by St. John’s College, Cambridge, News on the Report, Downstream Oil Theft

By Ian Ralby

Read the full article here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 21, 2017

Ralby Quoted by the Guardian on International Oil Theft

By Ian Ralby

Read the full article here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2017

Haste Makes Waste: Why President Trump’s Executive Actions May Delay Oil Pipelines and Permits

By David L. Goldwyn and Keith J. Benes

US President Donald J. Trump’s new actions intended to expedite approval of energy and infrastructure projects were hailed by industry groups and decried by environmentalists.   If those actions are implemented in ways that cut regulatory or procedural corners, they likely will slow down infrastructure development by increasing the risk of successful court challenges and trade […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 14, 2017

Deciphering Gazprom’s Pipeline Agenda in Europe

By Martin Vladimirov and Sijbren de Jong

Despite the tentative March 13 agreement between the European Commission and Gazprom on the liberalization of gas markets in Central and Eastern Europe, it is still premature to declare an end to the Russian energy giant’s dominance in the region. In its statement of promises, Gazprom pledges to remove destination clauses in its long-term contracts […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 13, 2017

Morningstar Joins CERAWeek to Discuss Issues Related to Oil Theft

By Richard L. Morningstar

Watch the full interview here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 25, 2017

Shaffer in Natural Gas World: US, EU Must Prioritize Energy Security in Policy Discussions

By Brenda Shaffer

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 10, 2017

Shaffer in the Hill: US, EU Must Prioritize Energy Security in Policy Discussions

By Brenda Shaffer

Read full article here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Jan 30, 2017

Here’s Why the US-Mexico Energy Relationship is Important

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

While the US-Mexico relationship has been making headlines because of the political fallout from US President Donald Trump’s demand that Mexico pay for a border wall, it is important to consider Mexico’s role in global and regional energy markets as well as its energy relationship with the United States.  

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Report

Jan 6, 2017

The outlook for energy under a Trump Administration: Major volatility ahead

By David L. Goldwyn

Oil, gas, and renewable energy markets will face high levels of uncertainty and potentially extreme volatility under a Trump administration in 2017. What are these uncertainties and their potential impacts in policy areas such as trade, conflict, climate change, and energy?

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Dec 2, 2016

Drones in the Energy Sector: Soaring into the Future?

By Kate Schwartz

On December 2, 2016, an expert panel joined the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center for a conversation about the practices, risks, and benefits of drone use in the energy industry. The panel deliberated whether regulations currently under development impede or facilitate the emerging role for drones. They also discussed the huge potential for drone technology […]

Drones Energy & Environment

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