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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

Issue Brief

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

Report

Jan 9, 2020

The role of oil and gas companies in the energy transition

By Robert (“RJ”) Johnston, Reed Blakemore, and Randolph Bell

Many oil and gas companies have recognized the need to decarbonize the energy system to avoid the impacts of climate change. Initial industry efforts to play a role in the energy transition show sincerity and promise. Yet the urgent need for more oil and gas production for the foreseeable future suggests that a comprehensive framework for the oil and gas industry to support a low-carbon future while simultaneously ensuring the world has enough energy to meet development and economic growth goals has yet to be fully developed. What role can the oil and gas industry play lead the way to an energy-rich, globally prosperous, low-carbon future?

Energy Transitions Oil and Gas

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In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Gordon featured in SunStar Cebu on participation in the APEC Philippines and ABAC Canada roundtable to discuss financing the nuclear energy transition

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 26, 2023

Derentz joins CNA to discuss energy markets and his expectations for COP28

East Asia Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Oct 24, 2023

Why COP28 is right to prioritize global methane and flaring reduction 

By Mark Davis, Landon Derentz, and William Tobin

Flaring and methane emissions from oil and gas are a substantial source of greenhouse gas emissions globally, but the funding, technology, and business practices are available to bring these emissions to near-zero. The COP28 platform can accelerate these solutions.

Africa Americas

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Green future needs natural gas

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 22, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Green future needs natural gas

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Transcript

Oct 19, 2023

US Senator Joe Manchin on hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition

By Atlantic Council

US Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia discussed US industrial competitiveness and global leadership in the hydrogen sector.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Oct 19, 2023

Blakemore quoted in The Guardian on clean energy technology needs in Africa

Africa Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Oct 19, 2023

Quick takeaways on the United States’ historic investment in clean hydrogen hubs

By Joseph Webster, William Tobin

The US DOE announced $7 billion in funding for clean hydrogen hubs across the US, the single largest public investment in US hydrogen to date.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 18, 2023

Khakova quoted by the European Parliamentary Research Service on the green energy transition track within the EU-US Trade and Technology Council

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Oct 17, 2023

Shaffer in The Central Asia – Caucasus Analyst: A New Spring for Caspian Transit and Trade

Central Asia Energy & Environment

Experts