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EnergySource

Feb 21, 2023

The power of renewables: Productive use appliances as climate change solutions in sub-Saharan Africa

By Sharmila Bellur

Productive use appliances can mitigate emissions while encouraging climate adaptation and resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. They can push households up the energy ladder and stimulate economic development, if managed correctly.

Africa Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Feb 14, 2023

Hydrogen in the MENA region: Priorities and steps forward

By Giampaolo Cantini

COP27 marked a major escalation in the MENA region's hydrogen ambitions. With several international partnerships now underway, sustained support and forward-thinking policymaking will be key.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2023

TotalEnergies’ CEO: Europe should pass its own green subsidies to compete with the US

By Katherine Golden

Patrick Pouyanné said at an Atlantic Council event that the US took advantage of an “opportunity” in the energy transition by passing the IRA, so “let’s do the same in Europe.”

Africa Brazil

Britain Debrief

Feb 3, 2023

#BritainDebrief – How does the Western price cap on oil work? | A Debrief from Eddie Fishman

By Ben Judah

Ben Judah spoke with Eddie Fishman, Senior Policy Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss the price cap.

Conflict Eastern Europe

In the News

Feb 2, 2023

Derentz quoted in Development Aid on renewable energy investments in Southeast Asia

East Asia Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Feb 2, 2023

Realizing North Africa’s green hydrogen potential

By Daniel Helmeci

North Africa could be a global hub for green hydrogen production. Europe would be able to advance its own net-zero future while supporting North African development by promoting investment and collaboration in the sector.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 30, 2023

Blakemore quoted in Roll Call on Chinese EV battery demand

China Energy & Environment

UkraineAlert

Jan 27, 2023

Russia is losing the energy war as Putin’s winter gas attack backfires

By Aura Sabadus

Putin expected to use gas exports to blackmail Europe and weaken Western support for Ukraine. Instead, this tactic has backfired disastrously and undermined Russia’s position on European energy markets.

Conflict Energy Transitions

Uncategorized

Jan 22, 2023

Goldwyn quoted in The Independent on renewable energy

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

Global Energy Forum

Jan 15, 2023

‘Global collaboration is needed’ on critical minerals to support the energy transition, says Indonesian energy minister

By Atlantic Council

Energy minister Arifin Tasrif told fellow policy leaders at the Global Energy Forum that Indonesia is ready to cooperate with partner countries to develop the infrastructure needed to ramp up critical-mineral production.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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