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At the ninth annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference, leaders from the United States and Europe underscored that trade and energy policy remain top priorities for policymakers, and that strengthening US-EU engagement will be essential in supporting the region’s transition away from coal and reducing dependence on Russian energy.

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EnergySource is the Global Energy Center’s (GEC) online publication providing commentary and analysis on developments in the energy and climate sector from a wide-array of thought leaders, politicians, and experts.

EnergySource

Dec 6, 2024

Ukraine faces its most perilous winter yet

By Haley Nelson

Ukraine faces its harshest winter yet as temperatures drop, gas stocks dwindle, and its already crumbling energy infrastructure continues to endure Russian missile attacks. Ukraine, with help from its partners, must urgently strengthen defenses of its energy infrastructure, or they risk international financial support being undermined by the continuous onslaught.

Crisis Management Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Dec 3, 2024

There’s a more effective way forward than “maximum pressure” for Venezuela

By David Voght and Patricia Ventura

Following the fraudulent outcome of Venezuela’s July election, there is growing pressure on the United States to reintroduce sanctions to expel Western firms from the nation’s oil sector. However, preserving the existing policy, which restricts the regime’s financial access while promoting energy security and countering foreign influence, might prove more effective.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Dec 2, 2024

Extend and expand the Nord Stream sanctions now

By Alan Riley

The US Senate is moving toward preserving sanctions on the Gazprom-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which expire at the end of 2024. The Senate must press ahead and extend those sanctions to Nord Stream 1 as well. By doing so, the United States would strengthen Ukraine’s security and Europe’s energy independence. Sign up for PowerPlay, […]

Economic Sanctions Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Nov 19, 2024

Brazilian, US public-private partnerships key to regional energy security

By Bailee Mathews

On the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center hosted an event focused on strengthening collaboration on energy security between the US and Brazil. Brazil and the US are natural partners when it comes to navigating the energy transition with many opportunities for partnership.

Brazil Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Nov 18, 2024

Batteries are charging California’s solar revolution

By Joseph Webster and Natalia Storz

California is setting records in solar electricity generation and increasingly pairing solar projects with battery storage. This promising trend is not only greening the Golden State’s grid but also benefiting the broader region by reducing the need for electricity imports.

Energy & Environment Renewables & Advanced Energy

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