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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Gen. James Jones: Amid Ukraine Crisis, Congress and NATO Should Help Energize Europe

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

Gen. James Jones: Amid Ukraine Crisis, Congress and NATO Should Help Energize Europe

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

Gen. James Jones: Amid Ukraine Crisis, Congress and NATO Should Help Energize Europe

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


Manufacturing facility

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

The Saudi Aramco-SABIC merger: How acquiring SABIC fits into Aramco’s long-term diversification strategy

By
Private: Jean-François Seznec

Throughout 2019, financial markets have watched the planned Saudi Aramco initial public offering (IPO), which was finally launched in December. A quieter, but no less significant, story was the Saudi oil company’s acquisition of SABIC. Saudi Aramco strove to have a successful IPO, especially through increased transparency and diversification, and the SABIC acquisition was a key element of Saudi oil company's diversification strategy. Going forward, what does the merger mean for both companies, what is the new relationship between Saudi Aramco and SABIC, and what are the merger’s implications for the intricate relationship between the various bureaucracies and leadership in Saudi Arabia?


Energy Markets & Governance

Energy Transitions

Public Event
Tue, December 3, 2019 • 12:00 pm ET

CANCELED: Trade and climate policy in the 21st century: A conversation with Finland’s minister for development cooperation and foreign trade

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy Markets & Governance
European Union
Geopolitics & Energy Security

Public Event
Wed, November 20, 2019 • 9:30 am ET

Sub-national climate action: A view of the global landscape

Climate Change & Climate Action
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Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

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Congressional Relations

Apr 8, 2014

Gen. James Jones: Amid Ukraine Crisis, Congress and NATO Should Help Energize Europe

By New Atlanticist

US Could Export LNG, Back Iraq-Turkey Pipeline General James L. Jones, the former US national security advisor to President Obama, has urged Congress and NATO to act quickly to ensure energy security in Europe in light of the crisis over Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Transcript

Apr 8, 2014

Transcript: Gen. James Jones on Ukraine Crisis

Remarks of General James L. JonesEnergy Security in the Ukraine CrisisEmbassy of Poland/Atlantic CouncilMarch 31, 2014 Thank you, Pawel, for that kind introduction and for your leadership in bringing top executives of the Polish energy industry to Washington at such an important moment. Welcome everyone, particularly to our friends who have traveled far to join […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Apr 7, 2014

Keil: Competition the Key for European Energy Security

By Stephen Keil

Stephen Keil, intern for the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, writes for Natural Gas Europe on Carlos Pascual’s April 3 remarks at the Atlantic Council:

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Apr 1, 2014

Strategy Session on European Energy Security

The Atlantic Council, in partnership with Poland’s Grupa LOTOS and Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP), was delighted to host a private strategy luncheon on European Energy Security.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, March 11, 2014

NATOSource

Mar 25, 2014

A Trading Power: Germany’s Hyperrealistic Foreign Policy

By Thomas Paulsen

German foreign policy is in dire straits, if we believe experts at home and abroad. Germany is criticized for being too passive on an international level, and for being unwilling to shoulder the kind of international responsibilities that would seem to be commensurate with its greater size.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 25, 2014

Gramer: The New Key to European Energy Security?

By Robert Gramer

Brent Scowcroft Center Program Assistant Robert Gramer writes in the National Interest on how Europe can wean itself off of Russian energy imports:

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Congressional Relations

Feb 5, 2014

As US Seeks Trade Deals, It Should Include Energy

By New Atlanticist

As the White House scrambles to defend the big trade deals it is negotiating with Europe and Asia, the Atlantic Council’s David Koranyi underscores the benefits of including the energy sector in those talks. After President Obama asked Congress directly for broad authority to negotiate the deals in his State of the Union address last […]

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Euromaidan demonstration in Paris, November 24, 2013

NATOSource

Jan 2, 2014

Europe’s Ukrainian Blunder

By Joschka Fischer, Project Syndicate

After [Vladimir] Putin succeeded Boris Yeltsin as President of the Russian Federation, he followed three strategic goals, which he continues to pursue

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Chinese icebreaker Xuě Lóng (Snow Dragon)

NATOSource

Nov 19, 2013

Understanding China’s Arctic Ambitions

By Arthur Guschin, Diplomat

China was the first Asian state to show interest and it has begun efforts to become a full member of the Arctic Council.

China Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Oct 29, 2013

A Transatlantic Perspective on Natural Gas Security in Central and Southeastern Europe

By David Koranyi

The latest Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center issue brief, “A Transatlantic Perspective on Natural Gas Security in Central and Southeastern Europe,” by Deputy Director David Koranyi, argues that the fundamentals of the natural gas sectors of the United States and European Union (EU) are on divergent paths. Download PDF

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Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Istvan-Lorant Antal

Senator, Senate of Romania

Millennium Leadership Program

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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

Millennium Leadership Program

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Neil Robert Brown

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy Markets & Governance Energy & Environment

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Caroline Cecot

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

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Public Event Thu, March 26, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

The US-Syria Energy Symposium
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Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
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