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Events

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

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Energy sector diversification: Meeting demographic challenges in the MENA region

By Bina Hussein

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to experience significant demographic growth by 2050, growth which will have to be met with commensurate economic expansion and job opportunities, or the region will risk an increase in political instability. To meet this challenge, countries in the region must diversify their economies beyond the energy sector and expand their energy sector beyond hydrocarbons. What are the key trends that MENA countries will have to contend with, what is already being done, and what further steps should be taken?

Energy Markets & Governance
Energy Transitions

Issue Brief

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

Content

New Atlanticist

May 11, 2022

Help Ukraine now, and it could power Europe later

By Maxim Timchenko

The world should help rebuild a peaceful country that would contribute to Europe’s long-term energy security, argues the CEO of Ukraine's largest electricity producer.  

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

EnergySource

May 6, 2022

Colombia can lead the energy transition in Latin America

By Juan Gomez

Colombia's geography gives it a chance to take a leadership role in Latin America's energy transition. But to do so, Colombian leaders will first need to address indigenous concerns, remove barriers to investment, and fix long-standing mismanagement issues.

Colombia
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 4, 2022

Ellinas quoted in Le Monde on Athens’ natural gas

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Apr 28, 2022

The US should leverage 45Q for the graphite supply crunch

By William Tobin

The US is staring down a significant shortfall in the supply of graphite, a critical mineral to the energy transition. Synthetic graphite production using captured carbon could be the way forward, and the 45Q tax credit is the best tool policymakers have to stimulate it.

Critical Minerals
Energy & Environment

In the News

Apr 22, 2022

Ellinas quoted in Financial Mirror on solar energy production in Cyprus

Energy Markets & Governance
Renewables & Advanced Energy

New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2022

How the G7 can fund its clean green plan

By Hugo Dixon

To bring its green vision to life, the G7 needs to nail down where the money will come from.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Apr 22, 2022

How Putin made the case for the G7’s clean green plan

By Hugo Dixon

To counter China and decarbonize the Global South, the West must drive its plan forward with ambition.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 22, 2022

Ellinas quoted in Financial Mirror on new EU Directive to promote RES

Energy Markets & Governance
Renewables & Advanced Energy

In the News

Apr 2, 2022

Ellinas in CyprusMail: European hydrogen development and opportunities

Energy Markets & Governance
Renewables & Advanced Energy

Global Energy Forum

Apr 1, 2022

Why South and Southeast Asia are pivotal to global climate and energy ambitions

By Atlantic Council

The challenges and opportunities in accelerating the clean energy transition most greatly lie in South and Southeast Asia.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

Experts