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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Energy sector diversification: Meeting demographic challenges in the MENA region

By
Bina Hussein

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to experience significant demographic growth by 2050, growth which will have to be met with commensurate economic expansion and job opportunities, or the region will risk an increase in political instability. To meet this challenge, countries in the region must diversify their economies beyond the energy sector and expand their energy sector beyond hydrocarbons. What are the key trends that MENA countries will have to contend with, what is already being done, and what further steps should be taken?

Energy Markets & Governance
Energy Transitions


Issue Brief

Jan 9, 2020

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

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 Bangladesh must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Bangladesh 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?

Bangladesh
Climate Change & Climate Action


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

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In the News

Mar 27, 2017

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

By Ian Ralby

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 21, 2017

Ralby Quoted by the Guardian on International Oil Theft

By Ian Ralby

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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

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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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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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Ryan J. Lamke

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Arabic China

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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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Andrei Covatariu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

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Liliana Diaz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
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