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Sep 25, 2018

New energy opportunities in Africa

By Africa Center and Global Energy Center

On the margins of the 73rd ordinary session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center and Global Energy Center hosted a half-day conference focusing on new opportunities for development across Africa’s energy sector. The event featured welcoming and introductory remarks by Dr. J. Peter Pham, Atlantic Council vice president and Africa […]

Africa Economy & Business

Global Energy Forum

Jan 8, 2018

Renewable energy in the Middle East

By Jean-François Seznec

Across the Middle East and North Africa, population growth is driving demand for air conditioning, water, and infrastructure, which has in turn led to more demand for electricity. While oil and gas technologies are notably developed across the Middle East and North Africa, renewable deployment and the development of a renewable technology sector, is a relatively new—and rapid—development.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

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, […]

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

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Feb 21, 2020

Livingston interviewed in AA News on the electric vehicle market in Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Feb 20, 2020

Transatlantic cooperation key to Europe’s Green Deal, EU official says

By David A. Wemer

As the European Union aims to become carbon neutral by the year 2050, cooperation with the United States on energy technology, financing, and imports will be critical to helping transition the European energy sector towards a low-carbon future, Director General for Energy at the European Commission Ditte Juul Jørgensen said on February 20.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Feb 14, 2020

Arslan and Kempe quoted in Türkiye Gazetesi (Turkish) on the Renewable Energy Outlook Conference

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 13, 2020

Arslan and Kempe quoted in Daily Sabah on the Renewable Energy Outlook Conference

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 13, 2020

Arslan and Kempe quoted in Anadolu Agency (Turkish) on the Renewable Energy Outlook Conference

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Politics & Diplomacy

EnergySource

Feb 10, 2020

The climate and equity dilemma: Bending the coal curve in South and Southeast Asia

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

South and Southeast Asia are leading the world in terms of developing countries’ energy growth—how can need be met while avoiding new coal investments?

Bangladesh Energy Transitions
Speaker at podium

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Feb 7, 2020

“US energy priorities abroad,” a conversation with US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

By Global Energy Center

The Hon. Dan Brouillette, secretary of the US Department of Energy, discusses his priorities for international cooperation to provide safe, secure, and affordable energy sources in Latin America and Europe.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance
Aurora borealis

EnergySource

Feb 4, 2020

CCS in Norway: Propelling global innovation for decarbonization

By Lee Beck

Northern Lights, a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project backed, in part, by the Norwegian government is set to bolster European and global carbon capture innovation, accelerating climate progress and exemplifying the next wave of global CCS facilities.

Climate Change & Climate Action Northern Europe

In the News

Feb 4, 2020

Engelke in NewCities: Environmental security, cities, and international order

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action Geopolitics & Energy Security
Building in Beijing

EnergySource

Jan 29, 2020

China’s vision for community with a shared future for humanity belies actual action

By Craig Hart

For China to truly back the its vision of a "shared future" with action, it must drastically reduce its own carbon emissions at home and discontinue investing abroad in carbon-intensive infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative.

China Energy Transitions

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