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Global Energy Agenda

Feb 20, 2025

The 2025 Global Energy Agenda

By Landon Derentz, Christine Suh, Paul Kielstra, Bailee Mathews (Editors)

The Atlantic Council is pleased to present its fifth Global Energy Agenda. As in prior years, this collection of essays is complemented by our in-depth analysis of the results of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center’s annual global energy survey. 

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

ISSUE BRIEFS & REPORTS

Issue Brief

Apr 4, 2016

Securing Ukraine’s energy sector

By Anders Åslund

2015 brought important reforms to Ukraine, particularly in the energy sector. What are the the promises kept and broken by the Post-Maidan government in Ukraine?

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

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Mar 29, 2016

Climate change and US national security: Past, present, future

By Peter Engelke and Daniel Chiu

What is the the past, present, and future of climate security in the United States? The question going forward is whether climate security will remain restricted to discussions within academia, civil society, and a few dedicated places within the US government, or if it will acquire a more pivotal role in the formulation of US national security strategy.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

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Mar 24, 2016

Saudi energy changes: The end of the Rentier State

By Jean-François Seznec

Saudi Aramco is the largest oil company in the world, and the Saudi dependence upon it has become strained. Dr. Seznec provides a comprehensive examination of Saudi energy assets and the potential diversification and reform measures the Monarchy could take to stabilize their economy.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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Mar 11, 2016

The new Argentina: Time to double down on the energy sector?

By Cristian Folgar

Argentina’s new government must build on economic reforms by further revising regulations for the energy sector. This is necessary to take advantage of the full producing potential of a sector that will be critical for jumpstarting the economy, moving manufacturing and bringing in foreign direct investment.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Issue Brief

Mar 10, 2016

US oil export outlook

By Amrita Sen

In December 2015, a forty-year ban on US crude oil exports lifted. Rapid advancements in US shale oil production played a crucial role in lifting this ban. What are the realities facing US oil exports?

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

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Jan 20, 2016

Surging liquefied natural gas trade: How US exports will benefit European and global gas supply diversity, competition, and security

By Bud Coote

The EU’s move toward a freer energy market and a global shift toward gas by climate-conscious consumers are likely to help fuel growing demand for US liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the coming years

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Jan 11, 2016

Nigeria’s oil revenue crunch

By Aaron Sayne and Aubrey Hruby

As oil prices fall to their lowest in decades, Nigeria’s oil revenue has plummeted nearly $2 billion since the start of 2014. What is the impact of falling oil prices and increased competition on the economy and stability in Nigeria?

Africa Corruption

Issue Brief

Dec 1, 2015

Renewable energy’s coming of age: A disruptive technology?

By Robert A. Manning

The eyes of the world are on the United Nations Climate Conference, also known as COP21, as leaders from around the world are gathered in Paris in an effort to combat the effects of climate change. It’s one of the best chances we have to mitigate these harmful effects are renewable technologies, so what is the future of adopting renewable energy?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Nov 24, 2015

Nordstream 2: Too many obstacles, legal, economic, and political to be delivered?

By Alan Riley

While Nordstream 2 may once have seemed a politically and economically viable project, the Ukraine crisis has so altered the landscape that Gazprom may have taken on a project that is undeliverable.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

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Nov 16, 2015

Iran’s energy policy after the nuclear deal

By Sara Vakhshouri

Following the lifting of sanctions on Iran’s all-important gas and oil sector, Tehran will seek to develop an “economy of resistance” by building out commercial relationships that increase other states’ reliance on it.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

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