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Koranyi in European Energy Review: The United States as a New Gas Exporter

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

Koranyi in European Energy Review: The United States as a New Gas Exporter

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

Koranyi in European Energy Review: The United States as a New Gas Exporter

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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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
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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. […]

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May 18, 2016

Koranyi in European Energy Review: The United States as a New Gas Exporter

By David Koranyi

Read the full article here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Report

May 3, 2016

The waning of Petrocaribe? Central America and Caribbean energy in transition

By David L. Goldwyn, Cory R. Gill

Petrocaribe, Caracas’ eleven-year-old energy and diplomatic alliance, is weakening. As Venezuela spirals closer to economic demise, the United States and the international community have an unprecedented opportunity to support Central America and the Caribbean’s transition away from Petrocaribe. How can the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean to advance together toward a more sustainable energy future?

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Apr 29, 2016

US LNG Seen as Fuel for US-EU Energy Security Relationship

By Mitch Hulse and Mikaila Altenbern

The United States will be a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to global markets because it is “not only good for our energy security, it is good for the security of our energy partners and allies around the world,” said Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy at the US State […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Apr 29, 2016

US LNG Seen as Fuel for US-EU Energy Security Relationship

By Mitch Hulse and Mikaila Altenbern

The United States will be a reliable supplier of liquefied natural gas to global markets because it is “not only good for our energy security, it is good for the security of our energy partners and allies around the world,” said Robin Dunnigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy at the US State […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Apr 4, 2016

Securing Ukraine’s energy sector

By Anders Åslund

2015 brought important reforms to Ukraine, particularly in the energy sector. What are the the promises kept and broken by the Post-Maidan government in Ukraine?

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 4, 2016

Atlantic Council Event on Nord Stream 2 Featured in Natural Gas Europe

By Atlantic Council

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Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Apr 1, 2016

Nord Stream 2: Is It a Threat to European Energy Security?

By Global Energy Center

On April 1, 2016, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative held a debate on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how it could affect the geopolitical and geoeconomic future of Europe’s energy security. 

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Report

Mar 24, 2016

Saudi energy changes: The end of the Rentier State

By Jean-François Seznec

Saudi Aramco is the largest oil company in the world, and the Saudi dependence upon it has become strained. Dr. Seznec provides a comprehensive examination of Saudi energy assets and the potential diversification and reform measures the Monarchy could take to stabilize their economy.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 23, 2016

Grigas Quoted by Natural Gas Europe on Nord Stream 2

By Agnia Grigas

Read the full article here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 15, 2016

Low Oil Prices: Good News at the Pump, Bad News for the Environment?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Interview with Ken Koyama, Chief Economist and Managing Director at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan Low oil prices not only threaten stability in oil-producing states, they can also diminish efforts to develop and embrace clean energy, according to Ken Koyama, Chief Economist and Managing Director at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan. “It may […]

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Kipkorir Koskei

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Ryan J. Lamke

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Andrei Covatariu

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Liliana Diaz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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