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Global Energy Forum

Jan 11, 2020

Gas imports remain key to Asia’s development plans

By Adal Mirza

Despite rising renewable energy generation, South and South East Asia will continue to look at major investments in new gas import infrastructure to displace more carbon-intensive fuels, as the region races to meet its development ambitions.

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Global Energy Forum

Jan 11, 2020

Climate commitments needed to head off threats of volatility and instability

By Adal Mirza

A widening gap between perceptions and reality of the global energy markets could increase volatility as governments, policy makers, and industries struggle to tackle climate change, according to Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

International grid integration: Efficiencies, vulnerabilities, and strategic implications in Asia

By 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?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

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In the News

Mar 22, 2023

Brown quoted in the Wall Street Journal on European gas

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 19, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: The gas needs of Cyprus

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 19, 2023

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: US-EU ties on edge, as oil demand stays firm

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Mar 14, 2023

Putin failed to freeze Europe but Russia’s energy war will continue

By Aura Sabadus

Vladimir Putin's plan to freeze Europe into submission during the winter season failed but there is no room for complacency as Russia still sees gas and oil exports as key weapons in its campaign to isolate and destroy Ukraine.

China Conflict

EnergySource

Mar 8, 2023

Chinese refining markets 101—and their implications for price caps on Russian oil

By Joseph Webster

Price caps on Russian crude and oil products have placed Chinese refineries in the spotlight. Their historical tendencies and political connections could shed light on what to expect from them as the oil market reorients itself.

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Aphrodite low on list of Chevron’s gas plans for East Med

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 6, 2023

Wald joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss tightness in the oil market

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Mar 3, 2023

Webster in The China-Russia Report: Will China’s emergence from COVID lockdowns send European gas prices soaring?

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Feb 28, 2023

Webster in Eurasianet: China wants the Line D pipeline. Can Central Asia deliver?

Central Asia China

In the News

Feb 27, 2023

Goldwyn in Hellenic Shipping News: Biden faces ‘no good options’ to keep gasoline prices in check

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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