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Lichfield, Fishman, and O’Toole cited in Energy Post on the pros and cons of a price cap on Russian oil

UkraineAlert Apr 9, 2025

Putin’s Arctic ambitions: Russia eyes natural resources and shipping routes

By Bohdan Ustymenko

Russia’s plans to expand its influence in the Arctic region and dominate the Northern Sea Route together with China pose serious security challenges for the international community, writes Bohdan Ustymenko.
China Conflict
Lichfield, Fishman, and O’Toole cited in Energy Post on the pros and cons of a price cap on Russian oil

EnergySource Mar 28, 2025

Nord Stream could divide Europe yet again 

By Michał Kurtyka

Washington’s potential reset with Moscow, amid Ukraine peace negotiations, has revived discussions on the future of Nord Stream 2. Whether the Trump administration would cede its LNG market in Europe to Russian pipeline exports remains to be seen. For Europe, however, reopening the pipeline would be a costly mistake.
Eastern Europe Economy & Business
Lichfield, Fishman, and O’Toole cited in Energy Post on the pros and cons of a price cap on Russian oil

MENASource Mar 13, 2025

Why now is the right time for ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran’s oil exports

By Scott Modell

Iran is more vulnerable than it has been in decades; the United States can deliver a decisive blow to Tehran and set the stage for a more stable and secure future.
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Global Energy Forum

Mar 20, 2017

Downstream oil theft: Implications and next steps

By Dr. Ian M. Ralby

On January 13, 2017, the Atlantic Council launched a major study on downstream oil theft at its inaugural Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Downstream Oil Theft: Implications and Next Steps draws on the launch event to examine the implications of the study’s findings and to suggest tangible next steps in both further investigating this global scourge and beginning to confront it effectively.

Energy & Environment
Oil and Gas

Global Energy Forum

Jan 6, 2017

Downstream oil theft: Global modalities, trends, and remedies

By Ian M. Ralby

Hydrocarbons crime, in all its forms, has become a significant threat not only to local and regional prosperity but also to global stability and security. Combating this pervasive criminal activity is made only more difficult by the reality that many of those in a position to curb hydrocarbons crime are the ones benefiting from it.

Energy & Environment
Oil and Gas

Event Recap

Jun 15, 2016

US Launch: BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2016

By Yigit Erkut

On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, the Atlantic Council hosted the U.S launch of the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2016 with Spencer Dale, Group Chief Economist for BP. Global energy markets have entered a period of accelerating volatility. The US shale revolution has upended global oil and gas markets. Alternative energy sources are bourgeoning, […]

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Jul 11, 2022

Lichfield, Fishman, and O’Toole cited in Energy Post on the pros and cons of a price cap on Russian oil

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UkraineAlert

Jul 8, 2022

Putin’s energy weapon: Europe must be ready for Russian gas blackmail

By Aura Sabadus

Disarming Putin's energy weapon: Europe can disconnect from Russia’s gas supplies sooner than some would suggest providing it mobilizes the right human and financial resources to work in that direction.

Conflict
Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Preble on Net Assessment: An energy strategy to defeat Russia?

By Atlantic Council

On July 7, Christopher Preble joined his co-hosts on the Net Assessment podcast to consider the economic measures taken by the United States and Europe to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, especially those pertaining to oil and natural gas. Preble and his co-hosted inquired: to what extent are these policies responsible for rising […]

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In the News

Jul 1, 2022

Jain interviewed on CNBC on G-7 Russian oil price cap

On June 27, Scowcroft Center director for democratic order Ash Jain was interviewed by CNBC on the G-7 decision to implement oil price caps on Russian oil and sanctions against Russia.

China
Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Jun 30, 2022

The war in Ukraine and gas in the Western Balkans

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

Russia has made inroads in the Western Balkans with its promises of plentiful gas supply. The EU and NATO must grasp the region's strategic value and work to promote efforts to diversify gas imports from alternative suppliers and build an expansive network of gas infrastructure.

Energy & Environment
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 30, 2022

Lichfield cited in Marketplace on the risks of imposing a price cap, and Russian leverage from oil and gas revenue

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China
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In the News

Jun 30, 2022

Lipsky cited in the Wall Street Journal on G7 leaders’ discussions of shared economic problems

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In the News

Jun 30, 2022

Lipsky cited in NBC News on G7 leaders’ discussions of alternative oil sources

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New Atlanticist

Jun 27, 2022

Can price caps on Russian oil tame the Kremlin? Our experts debate.

By Edward Fishman, Brian O’Toole, Mark Mozur, and Charles Lichfield

Atlantic Council experts weigh in on whether a G7-driven price cap on Russian oil will have the intended effect.

Economy & Business
Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jun 27, 2022

Khan quoted in The Express Tribune: Structural issues in way of LNG liberalisation

By Atlantic Council

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Neil Ford

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Energy & Environment

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Mamadou Fall Kane

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Africa Energy & Environment

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Edward Verona

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Eurasia Center

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Marino Auffant

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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Reed Blakemore

Director, Research and Programs

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Geopolitics & Energy Security Energy Transitions

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Agnia Grigas

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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