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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MENASource
Mar 1, 2026
The risk of unknown unknowns for global markets amid war in Iran
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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.
EnergySource
Feb 12, 2026
How Europe can shape—not fear—the US ‘hydrocarbon-state’
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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.
Dispatches
Dec 22, 2025
Don’t solve the power reliability crisis by creating an affordability crisis
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Frank Willey
While energy reliability is critical, transmission planners and government entities must also prioritize cost-effectiveness.
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Jan 11, 2020
Setting the 2020 energy agenda
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Atlantic Council
Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum Setting the 2020 Energy Agenda Speakers: H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, United Arab Emirates The Hon. Dr. Tawfiq-e Elahi Chowdhury, Energy Adviser to the Honorable Prime Minister, People’s Republic of Bangladesh Majid Jafar, Chief Executive Officer, Crescent Petroleum Michael Sen, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Energy […]
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Jan 11, 2020
Energy security, energy access, and clean air: Meeting the challenges
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Atlantic Council
Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum Setting the Scene: Energy Security, Energy Access, and Clean Air: Meeting the Challenges Speaker: Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Time: 10:15 a.m. Local Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020 FATIH BIROL: Excellencies, dear colleagues, a very good morning to all of you. […]
Report
Jan 9, 2020
International grid integration: Efficiencies, vulnerabilities, and strategic implications in Asia
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Phillip Cornell
In order to meet growing global demand for electricity, and in response to an increase in renewables, power networks and markets are evolving and becoming increasingly interconnected. South and Southeast Asia have already had some success with interconnections, and China’s vision and Belt and Road Initiative loom large in the region, but there are geopolitical concerns to contend with. Could a US model manage these concerns? What is the state of regional power markets in Asia and investment in regional grid infrastructure, and what responses are we already seeing to emerging trends?
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