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Jan 14, 2023

Energy investment in a time of inflation

By Charles Lichfield, Joseph Webster

This paper briefly considers the macroeconomic drivers of inflation in late 2022, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and uncertainties around energy supply, supply-chain resets, and lingering COVID-19 disruptions, before examining the persistent energy underinvestment of the past decade and how this has left markets exposed to varying degrees.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 14, 2023

COP28 president-designate: With the world ‘way off track’ on Paris goals, ‘transformational progress’ is needed

By Daniel Malloy

In his first remarks since being named the incoming president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber spoke on Saturday morning at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Global Energy Forum

Jan 14, 2023

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber on the COP28 agenda, how to transform climate progress, and the role of fossil fuels

By Atlantic Council

The COP28 president-designate spoke at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Forum, calling for countries to urgently make transformational progress toward their climate goals.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Dec 20, 2022

India’s opportunity for steel decarbonization

By Matthew Piotrowski and George Frampton

India is a global steel heavyweight. Domestic and international forces are ratcheting up the pressure to decarbonize. Doing so would ensure long-term market access for Indian producers.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Dec 13, 2022

The G7’s role in developing a platform for global cooperation on industrial decarbonization

By Matthew Piotrowski and George Frampton

The G7 is an ideal forum in which to develop the basis for cooperation on industrial decarbonization. A successful program needs to be housed in the right venue and engage with the right stakeholders.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Dec 8, 2022

Securing alternative gas supplies and addressing critical infrastructure gaps in Europe

By Richard L. Morningstar, András Simonyi, Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan

This issue brief offers recommendations for measures that European countries decoupling their energy supplies from Russia should take to give themselves the best chances of succeeding.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Dec 7, 2022

The G7 should prioritize low-carbon steel at its upcoming summit

By Matthew Piotrowski, George Frampton, and Nitya Aggarwal

Steel decarbonization standards and methodology should be top of mind for the G7. Cooperation and harmonization is the only way to secure optimal climate and business outcomes for this emissions-intensive and trade-exposed sector.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Dec 6, 2022

Yes, you can mine Bitcoin and contribute to the climate effort

By Julia Nesheiwat and Ari Kohn

Bitcoin mining boasts the total demand to anchor renewable energy development and the flexibility to fill in load troughs and improve economics. These features could mean crypto mining stands to play a major part in the achievement of climate goals.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

EnergySource

Dec 5, 2022

A nascent US offshore wind strategy? Permitting reform and the Inflation Reduction Act

By Joseph Webster

US strategy on offshore wind is steadily evolving. The attendant changes could lay the groundwork for emergence as an offshore wind powerhouse.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Nov 23, 2022

COP27 readout: The good and the bad as COP27 concludes

By Global Energy Center

Global Energy Center experts take stock of two weeks of COP developments in Sharm el Sheikh.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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