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Making Carbon Offsets Work in the Developing World: Lessons from the Chinese Wind Controversy
FSI
This 41-page US working paper examines the application of additionality in the Chinese wind power market and draws implications for the design of effective global carbon offset policy
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-03-22
Do Oil Exports Fuel Defense Spending?
SSI
This 62-page US monograph explores the impact that oil revenue had on the national defence spending of five oil-exporting countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Energy Posted: 2010-03-22
Combining Policies for Renewable Energy: Is the Whole Less than the Sum of Its Parts?
RFF
This 41-page US article reviews the recent environmental economics literature on the effectiveness of RES-E policies and the interactions between them, with a focus on the increasing use of tradable quotas for both emissions reduction and RES-E expansion
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2010-03-20
Relationship between International Trade and Energy
WTO
An article examining the relationship between international trade and natural resources
Energy
, Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-19
Biofuels Subsidies and the Green Paradox
CESifo
This 42-page working paper claims to demonstrate that, under a wide range of parameter values, biofuel subsidies will increase the rate of extraction of fossil fuels in the short and medium term, and possibly bring climate-change damages closer to the present
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2010-03-19
Northeast Asia - A Major Global Challenge for the New Decade
Nautilus Institute
This US paper asserts that energy cooperation between China, Japan, North and South Korea and Russia could be a first step towards building broad international and institutionalized cooperation between these countries
Energy
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-03-17
European Energy: The ‘Solidarity’ Conundrum
CSS
This 4-page Swiss policy analysis sets out the flaws in European energy policy
European Union
, Energy Posted: 2010-03-01
UAE Nuclear Agreement; A Model for Southeast Asia
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary analyzes the benefits of the recent nuclear deal between the UAE and Korea Electric Power Corporation
The Influence of Petroleum on Conflict Dynamics in Chad
BICC
This 84-page German brief analyzes the impact of oil revenues on potential conflict at the Chadian production site, on conflicts around the governance of oil revenues and on conflict-finances
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Energy Posted: 2010-02-05
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Displacing Coal with Generation from Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
CRS
This US report provides an overview of the issues involved in displacing coal-fired generation with
electricity from existing natural gas plants
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Evaluation of Fuel Poverty in Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and the United Kingdom
European Commission
This 34-page study presents a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of fuel poverty in
Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and the United Kingdom
Energy
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-01-16
New-generation Reactors Help Reduce Nuclear Waste
Academy of Finland
A Finnish press release highlighting the development of advanced technologies that offer ways of reducing the quantity of nuclear waste
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-01-08
The Road to Copenhagen: Climate Change, Energy and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
SAIIA
This 30-page South African occasional paper considers the challenges facing South Africa in balancing domestic priorities with growing international
pressure to reduce carbon emission
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-12-03
Gazprom’s Changing Fortunes
CEPS
This 4-page commentary details the woes facing the natural gas market in Europe of reduced consumption and oversupply and the consequent low prices on the spot market
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-12-02
Nuclear Power Without Nuclear Proliferation
"Daedalus"
This 12-page US article discusses the connections between nuclear power, nuclear proliferation, and terrorism risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Energy Posted: 2009-11-26
Oil Prices, Geography and Endogenous Regionalism: Too Much Ado About (Almost) Nothing
CEPII
This 38-page French working paper studies the effect of oil prices on the geography of international trade
Energy
, Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-19
Unconventional Gas Shales: Development,Technology, and Policy Issues
CRS
A 53-page US report on the issues affecting the development of unconventional gas shales
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-11-14
Carbon Capture and Storage: No Mere Pipedream
IRPP
A 4-page Canadian article on the benefits of carbon capture and storage
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-11-06
Transferring Environmentally Sound Technologies in an Intellectual Property-Friendly Framework
Brookings
This 42-page US paper argues that meeting any environmental regulations standards agreed at Copenhagen will require the use of a plethora of climate change technologies, to which most developing nations do not have access
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-11-05
Taking Medvedev at his Word
SWP
This 4-page German commentary deals with the Russian President's proposal for an international energy accord
Energy and Global Economic Crisis: The Chances for Progress
ISS
This 70-page paper looks at developments based on interdependency and economic integration carried out by the EU in the Mediterranean and how energy efficiency and the development of renewable energies could offer great opportunities for the region
How the Energy Sector Can Deliver on a Climate Agreement in Copenhagen
International Energy Agency
This 62-page excerpt from the World Energy Outlook 2009 is published in advance to assist in the preparations for the Copenhagen summit
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-10-13
Who Owns Our Low Carbon Future? Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies
Chatham House
This 78-page UK report examines two issues, patent ownership of climate-friendly technologies, and the rate of technology diffusion
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-10-03
Russian Gas, Ukrainian Pipelines, and European Supply Security
SWP
A 41-page German research paper concluding that gas imports from the East will remain a constant irritant and testing ground for a common European energy policy
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-10-01
The Real Drivers of Carbon Capture and Storage in China and Implications for Climate Policy
FSI
This 29-page US working paper examines the prospects for the large-scale deployment of CCS in China
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-09-05
Effective Provisions for Emergency Prevention and Response in the Gas Sector
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a pioneering EC proposal on crisis management in the natural gas sector which has the potential to initiate a paradigm shift in European energy security-of-supply policy
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-08-31
The 2008 Oil Price “Bubble”
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US policy brief dealing with oil price movements
Energy
Posted: 2009-08-19
Energy as a Tool of Foreign Policy
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the interplay between foreign policy and energy supplies
Energy
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-08-13
Role of Carbon Capture Technologies in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Models: A Parametric Study for the U.S. Power Sector
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 31-page working paper analyzes the potential contribution of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the U.S. electricity sector
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-08-09
Carbon Capture and Storage: An Assessment of Required Technological Growth Rates and Capital Investments
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 33-page US working paper studies the required rates of growth and capital investments needed to meet various long-term projections for CCS
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-08-09
Some Policy Challenges of a Global Nuclear Renaissance
Clingendael
This 22-page Dutch briefing paper discusses prospects and conditions for a global "Nuclear Renaissance". Prospects are triggered by energy security and climate change concerns, whereas conditions are focussing on building confidence meeting public concerns
Energy
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-08-05
The Outlook for the Global Supply of Oil: Running on Faith?
Bank of Canada
This 16-page Canadian discussion paper assesses the implications of recent developments for the future supply of oil
Energy
Posted: 2009-08-03
Access to Sustainable Energy: What Role for International Oil and Gas Companies? Focus on Nigeria
IIED
This 46-page report explores how international oil and gas companies can contribute to tackling energy poverty in the regions where they operate
Energy
, International Development Posted: 2009-07-31
The State of Renewable Energies in Europe
EurObserv'ER
A 149-page report (in English and French) offering a complete review of the development of new types of renewable energies, including air turbines, photovoltaic and biofuels as well as two future technologies, ie solar thermal energy and marine energy. It also measures the progress achieved by the EU Member States with regard to the objectives set in the European Commission\'s White Paper and its Biomass Action Plan
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-07-27
The Nabucco Natural Gas Pipeline: From Opera to Reality
SETA
A 12-page Turkish policy brief on the proposed Nabucco gas pipeline
The Financing of the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF)
CEPS
This 10-page policy brief provides an update on GEEREF with a special focus on its financing and possible impacts of the financial crisis
Energy
, International Development Posted: 2009-07-12
US$147/B One Year On: Political Winners and Strategic Losers
CSS
This 4-page Swiss paper examines the political implications of oil prices as high as $147/b in 2008 or as low as $33/b in 2009 on oil producing countries
Energy
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-06
The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary assessing the case for and against the use of nuclear power in the Middle East
Energy
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-07-05
Canada’s Nuclear Crossroads: Steps to a Viable Nuclear Energy Industry
C.D. Howe Institute
A 20-page Canadian paper considering the merits of nuclear power as both a low-carbon emitting and low-cost base load electricity source
Energy
Posted: 2009-07-05
Climate Change and Energy Security in Europe
Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
This 82-page study looks into the EU's progress in terms of the integration of its climate and energy policies and stress the areas that require additional work. Particular attention is given to possible synergy and possible discussions between climate and energy policies.
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-06-22
Space as the Source of Our Future Energy
IDSA
An Indian article describing how solar power satellites might be used as a future energy option
Energy
Posted: 2009-06-16
Canada’s Nuclear Crossroads: Nuclear Crossroads: Steps to a Viable Nuclear Energy Industry
C.D. Howe Institute
This 20-page Canadian study examines the key policy questions facing the Canadian nuclear industry – cost, privatization of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and regulation
Energy
Posted: 2009-06-09
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Assessing the Existing Proposals
UNIDIR
A 124-page comprehensive analysis of
existing proposals on fuel-cycle multilateralization
Energy
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-06-09
State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2009
World Bank
A 78-page report on the state of the carbon market and its likely future
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-06-08
Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy
UCSUSA
A 239-page US report offering a a comprehensive set of smart policies to jump-start the transition to a clean energy economy without delay and maximize the benefits to the environment and economy
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-05-28
The Indian Ocean: Resource and Governance Challenges
Stimson Center
This 107-page US volume explores current realities and emerging maritime concerns in the Indian Ocean
Globalisation & International Trade
, Energy Posted: 2009-05-26
Low-Carbon Fuel Standards: Driving in the Wrong Direction
C.D. Howe Institute
This 5-page Canadian brief examines the drawbacks of the LCFS concept and suggests that economy-wide measures would be a better way to reduce GHG emissions
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-05-25
National and EU-Level Estimates of Energy Supply Externalities
CEPS
This 7-page policy brief presents an overview of the theoretical externalities associated with energy security measures and develops estimates for the size of the external costs of energy arising from energy insecurity
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-05-07
EU-Russia Gas Connection: Pipes, Politics and Problems
Turku School of Economics, Pan European Institute
This 212-page Finnish report offers a variety of views on the EU’s gas imports and assesses the various
pipeline alternatives proposed
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-05-06
Causes and Cures of Oil-related Niger Delta Conflicts
Nordic Africa Instiute
A 4-page Swedish policy note on oil- related conflicts in the Niger Delta
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Energy Posted: 2009-05-03
Climate Change and the Energy Challenge: A Pragmatic Approach for India
PESD Stanford
A 29-page US working paper offering a fromework for a strategy to inform which efforts offer the most leverage on warming emissions and which are most credible because they align with India’s own
interests
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-05-01
The Vulnerability of Energy Infrastructure to Environmental Change
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper highlighting the need for assessing the impact of a changing environment on us
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-04-29
Speaking Truth to “Wind” Power
C.D. Howe Institute
A 4-page Canadian paper arguing the case against industrial wind turbines
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-04-22
Nuclear Energy: Rebirth or Resuscitation?
CEIP
This 92-page US paper argues that without major changes in government policies and aggressive financial support, nuclear power is actually likely to account for a declining percentage of global electricity generation
Energy
Posted: 2009-04-13
Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
CSIS
The 10-page transcript of a speech explaining Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy
, Energy Posted: 2009-04-13
The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and Proposed U.S. Nuclear Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report on the UAE's request for US cooperation in its civilian nuclear programme
Energy
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-04-10
Learning from the Crisis: A Market Approach to Securing European Natural Gas Supplies
CEPS
This 4-page policy brief looks at a concrete proposal on how to use markets to secure against risks in European gas supplies. Its aim is to come up with a crisis response mechanism to gas disruptions, which is still missing in the current Directive 2004/67/EC concerning measures to safeguard security of natural gas supply
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-04-07
Upping the stakes: Some lessons for the EU from the recent Russia-Ukraine gas crisis
Clingendael
An 8-page Dutch briefing paper calling for a new European approach to applying the lessons of tghe recent Russia-Ukraine gas crisis
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-03-27
The Energy Community of Southeast Europe: A neo-functionalist project of regional integration
EIOP
This 21-page paper explains the emergence of the Energy Community of Southeast
Europe with (1) the European Union's external energy policy, (2) the
specific regional approach of the EU at the Western Balkans and (3) the
neo-functionalist ideas of those European Commission officials that were crucially involved in the process
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-03-23
The Nuclear Renaissance: Nuclear Weapons Proliferation and Terrorism
IPPR
This 12-page UK report discusses some of the more serious security issues that will be associated with a nuclear renaissance, including:-
The shortage of high-quality uranium for use as nuclear fuel;
The consequences of the use of fast breeder reactors (FBRs) and the widespread use of plutonium to fuel them;
The increased risk in a plutonium economy of the spread of nuclear weapons to both countries and terrorist groups
Energy
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-03-19
Harnessing Nature's Power: Deploying and Financing On-Site Renewable Energy
WRI
This 51-page US report offers strategies and approaches that can be valuable to a wide range of firms looking at potential investments, contracts, and facility operational decisions regarding use of renewable energy
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-03-10
Investing in the Energy Sector: An Issue of Governance
ifri
This 39-page French paper highlights the urgency of investment in energy
Energy
, Economic Policy Posted: 2009-02-28
Carbon Capture and Storage at Scale: Lessons from the Growth of Analogous Energy Technologies
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
A 26-page US working paper drawing lessons for the CCS industry from the history of other energy technologies that, as with CCS today, were risky and expensive early in their commercial development
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-02-25
Eurasian Energy Security.
CFR
This 60-page US study addresses Europe’s overreliance on Russia as an energy supplier and proposes solutions to mitigate and eventually free Europe from its vulnerability in the energy sphere.
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-02-20
Going Green for Less : Cost-Effective Alternative Energy Sources
C.D. Howe Institute
A 28-page Canadian report reviewing the efficacy of the entire portfolio of federal and provincial renewable energy incentive programs – with respect to major liquid biofuels, renewable power, and renewable heat options – to determine their cost effectiveness in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-02-19
More Natural Gas for Climate Protection?
SWP
A 37-page German research paper assessin the risks and opportunities of an expanded gas strategy for European energy supplies
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-02-14
Energy Disarmament
Project Syndicate
An article proposing an energy security strategy for Europe
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-02-13
Feed People First
CCPA
This 10-page Canadian paper claims that biofuels are contributing to global food shortages and price increases
Poverty & Hunger
, Energy Posted: 2009-02-07
Personal Drivers for Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Working Group - Canada
A 15-page Canadian issue paper addressing the problem of how best to promote energy efficiency to individuals
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-02-04
A Bleak Picture for Global Oil Markets in 2009
CSIS
A 4-page US commentary on the prospects for global oil markets in 2009
Energy
Posted: 2009-02-04
Kazakhstan and the South Caucasus Corridor in the Wake of the Georgia-Russia War
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief examines the political, strategic and energy supply issues involved with the South Caucasus Corridor project
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-02-04
Long-Term Energy Security Risks for Europe: A Sector-Specific Approach
CEPS
This 56-page paper aims to identify and evaluate existing and potential EU energy supply risks on the basis of a sector-specific approach.
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-02-03
The Case for a Gas Transit Consortium in Ukraine: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
CEPS
A 13-page policy brief arguing for a comprehensive and robust solution to the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2009-02-02
Liquid Fuel from Coal
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian paper provides information on production of liquid fuel from coal and its potential as an alternative to petroleum-based transport fuels in Australia. Presented first is information on liquid fuel production from coal including environmental aspects, followed by an overview of the status of the industry worldwide, and future prospects.
Energy
Posted: 2009-01-14
Climate Change and Policy Considerations: New Roles for Earth Science
RFF
This 12-page US issue brief describes how earth observations data play a unique and critical role in supporting assessments and policy decisions related to global climate change.
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-01-14
Desert Power: The Economics of Solar Thermal Electricity for Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
CGD
This 46-page US working paper argues that with only modest subsidies solar power generated in North Africa and the Middle East could meet the needs of 35 million Europeans by 2020.
Energy
Posted: 2009-01-13
Carbon Capture and Storage: The IPPR Perspective
ippr
A UK article considering questions about the technical and economic viability of carbon capture and storage
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2009-01-08
Rethinking “Energy Independence”
The Brookings Institution
A 12-page US essay analyzing the concept of energy independence
Energy
Posted: 2009-01-06
Producing Liquid Fuels from Coal : Prospects and Policy Issues
Rand Corporation
This 228-page book presents an in-depth review of the prospects of and policy, governance, and environmental issues associated with establishing a CTL industry in the United States.
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-12-31
Challenges to Globalizing Natural Gas
CFR
A US backgrounder discussing the factors inhibiting the globalization of natural gas
Energy
Posted: 2008-12-13
Creating New Jobs, Cutting Carbon Emissions, and Reducing Oil Imports by Investing in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the multiple benefits of renewable energy
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-12-13
Current Biofuels: Bridge or Obstacle to Sustainable Next Generation Technologies?
Sussex Energy Group
A 4-page UK policy briefing assessing the future prospects for biofuels
Energy
Posted: 2008-12-13
Energy Challenges in the Middle East and North Africa
FRIDE
This 20-page Spanish working paper demonstrates the inextricable links between the energy trade and the future governance of the MENA region and outlines some of the related challenges to EU policies
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2008-12-05
Oil Politics in the Bay of Bengal
IDSA
An Indian commentary on current and recent disputes over oil in the Bay of Bengal
Energy
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-12-05
Energy Transit: Experience and Perspectives
IFRI
Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2008-12-04
Europe’s Energy Dependency and Russia’s Commercial Assertiveness
ECIPE
This 15-page paper points to elements missing from Europe's current energy policy vis-a-vis Russia
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2008-11-21
Kazakhstan’s Gas: Exports Markets and Export Routes
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
This UK study examines the politics and geopolitics of Kazakhstan’s gas sector, its evolution and current state as well as the various scenarios under which Kazakhstan could deliver its gas to potential export markets.
Energy
Posted: 2008-11-20
Coal Power in a Warming World
UCS
A 70-page US paper examining the options for reducing CO2 emisssions due to coal power
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2008-11-19
International Energy Technology Transfers for Climate Change Mitigation
CESifo
The aim of this 37-page working paper is to expand and refine the international energy technology transfer negotiating and analytic agendas and to reframe the issues.
Climate Change & Environment
, Energy Posted: 2008-11-11
OPEC Production and the Falling Price of Oil
CSIS
A US commentary on the implications of the apparent lack of a price response to the recent OPEC quota cut
Energy
Posted: 2008-10-31
The Kashagan Field: A Test Case for Kazakhstan's Governance of its Oil and Gas Sectors
IFRI
A 51-page French study focusing on the factors behind Kazakhstan's decision to renegotiate the terms of the existing production-sharing agreements with international oil companies
Energy
Posted: 2008-10-30
The Flawed Economics of Nuclear Power
Earth Policy Institute
A US article questioning the economics of nuclear power
Energy
Posted: 2008-10-29
Delivering the Green
UCS
A 20-page US report illustrating how the energy consumption of trucks could be reduced by 12% using existing technology
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-10-23
The Potential for Renewable Energy to Provide Baseload Power in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page report examines the potential of renewables to provide baseload power for Australia
Energy
, Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-10-21
Pipelines, Politics and Power
CER
A 63-page collection of articles dealing with the future of EU-Russia energy relations
Energy
, European Union Posted: 2008-10-20
Small-Scale Wind Energy: Policy Insights and Practical Guidance
Carbon Trust
A 40-page UK study into the potential of small-scale wind energy projects
Energy
Posted: 2008-09-16
Russia's War with Georgia: Implications for Azerbaijan
ADA
An Azerbaijani article assessing the implications of the Russo-Georgian war for Azerbaijan and the region
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Energy Posted: 2008-09-08
Russia and the West: The Energy Factor
IFRI, CSIS
A 25-page paper posing alternate scenarios for future energy relations between Russia and the West
Energy
, Foreign Policy Posted: 2008-09-08
Promotion and Use of Biofuels in the United Kingdom during 2007
Dept of Transport
A 14-page report on the effectiveness of the UK Government's support for biofuels during 2007
Energy
Posted: 2008-09-04
Making Carbon Offsets Work in the Developing World: Lessons from the Chinese Wind Controversy
FSI
This 41-page US working paper examines the application of additionality in the Chinese wind power market and draws implications for the design of effective global carbon offset policy
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-03-22
Do Oil Exports Fuel Defense Spending?
SSI
This 62-page US monograph explores the impact that oil revenue had on the national defence spending of five oil-exporting countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Energy Posted: 2010-03-22
Combining Policies for Renewable Energy: Is the Whole Less than the Sum of Its Parts?
RFF
This 41-page US article reviews the recent environmental economics literature on the effectiveness of RES-E policies and the interactions between them, with a focus on the increasing use of tradable quotas for both emissions reduction and RES-E expansion
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2010-03-20
Relationship between International Trade and Energy
WTO
An article examining the relationship between international trade and natural resources
Energy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-19
Biofuels Subsidies and the Green Paradox
CESifo
This 42-page working paper claims to demonstrate that, under a wide range of parameter values, biofuel subsidies will increase the rate of extraction of fossil fuels in the short and medium term, and possibly bring climate-change damages closer to the present
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2010-03-19
Northeast Asia - A Major Global Challenge for the New Decade
Nautilus Institute
This US paper asserts that energy cooperation between China, Japan, North and South Korea and Russia could be a first step towards building broad international and institutionalized cooperation between these countries
Energy , Foreign Policy Posted: 2010-03-17
European Energy: The ‘Solidarity’ Conundrum
CSS
This 4-page Swiss policy analysis sets out the flaws in European energy policy
European Union , Energy Posted: 2010-03-01
UAE Nuclear Agreement; A Model for Southeast Asia
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary analyzes the benefits of the recent nuclear deal between the UAE and Korea Electric Power Corporation
The Influence of Petroleum on Conflict Dynamics in Chad
BICC
This 84-page German brief analyzes the impact of oil revenues on potential conflict at the Chadian production site, on conflicts around the governance of oil revenues and on conflict-finances
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Energy Posted: 2010-02-05
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Displacing Coal with Generation from Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
CRS
This US report provides an overview of the issues involved in displacing coal-fired generation with electricity from existing natural gas plants
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2010-02-04
Evaluation of Fuel Poverty in Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and the United Kingdom
European Commission
This 34-page study presents a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of fuel poverty in Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and the United Kingdom
Energy , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-01-16
New-generation Reactors Help Reduce Nuclear Waste
Academy of Finland
A Finnish press release highlighting the development of advanced technologies that offer ways of reducing the quantity of nuclear waste
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2010-01-08
The Road to Copenhagen: Climate Change, Energy and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
SAIIA
This 30-page South African occasional paper considers the challenges facing South Africa in balancing domestic priorities with growing international pressure to reduce carbon emission
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-12-03
Gazprom’s Changing Fortunes
CEPS
This 4-page commentary details the woes facing the natural gas market in Europe of reduced consumption and oversupply and the consequent low prices on the spot market
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-12-02
Nuclear Power Without Nuclear Proliferation
"Daedalus"
This 12-page US article discusses the connections between nuclear power, nuclear proliferation, and terrorism risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Energy Posted: 2009-11-26
Oil Prices, Geography and Endogenous Regionalism: Too Much Ado About (Almost) Nothing
CEPII
This 38-page French working paper studies the effect of oil prices on the geography of international trade
Energy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-19
Unconventional Gas Shales: Development,Technology, and Policy Issues
CRS
A 53-page US report on the issues affecting the development of unconventional gas shales
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-11-14
Carbon Capture and Storage: No Mere Pipedream
IRPP
A 4-page Canadian article on the benefits of carbon capture and storage
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-11-06
Transferring Environmentally Sound Technologies in an Intellectual Property-Friendly Framework
Brookings
This 42-page US paper argues that meeting any environmental regulations standards agreed at Copenhagen will require the use of a plethora of climate change technologies, to which most developing nations do not have access
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-11-05
Taking Medvedev at his Word
SWP
This 4-page German commentary deals with the Russian President's proposal for an international energy accord
Energy and Global Economic Crisis: The Chances for Progress
ISS
This 70-page paper looks at developments based on interdependency and economic integration carried out by the EU in the Mediterranean and how energy efficiency and the development of renewable energies could offer great opportunities for the region
How the Energy Sector Can Deliver on a Climate Agreement in Copenhagen
International Energy Agency
This 62-page excerpt from the World Energy Outlook 2009 is published in advance to assist in the preparations for the Copenhagen summit
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-10-13
Who Owns Our Low Carbon Future? Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies
Chatham House
This 78-page UK report examines two issues, patent ownership of climate-friendly technologies, and the rate of technology diffusion
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-10-03
Russian Gas, Ukrainian Pipelines, and European Supply Security
SWP
A 41-page German research paper concluding that gas imports from the East will remain a constant irritant and testing ground for a common European energy policy
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-10-01
The Real Drivers of Carbon Capture and Storage in China and Implications for Climate Policy
FSI
This 29-page US working paper examines the prospects for the large-scale deployment of CCS in China
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-09-05
Effective Provisions for Emergency Prevention and Response in the Gas Sector
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on a pioneering EC proposal on crisis management in the natural gas sector which has the potential to initiate a paradigm shift in European energy security-of-supply policy
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-08-31
The 2008 Oil Price “Bubble”
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US policy brief dealing with oil price movements
Energy Posted: 2009-08-19
Energy as a Tool of Foreign Policy
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the interplay between foreign policy and energy supplies
Energy , Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-08-13
Role of Carbon Capture Technologies in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Models: A Parametric Study for the U.S. Power Sector
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 31-page working paper analyzes the potential contribution of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the U.S. electricity sector
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-08-09
Carbon Capture and Storage: An Assessment of Required Technological Growth Rates and Capital Investments
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 33-page US working paper studies the required rates of growth and capital investments needed to meet various long-term projections for CCS
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-08-09
Some Policy Challenges of a Global Nuclear Renaissance
Clingendael
This 22-page Dutch briefing paper discusses prospects and conditions for a global "Nuclear Renaissance". Prospects are triggered by energy security and climate change concerns, whereas conditions are focussing on building confidence meeting public concerns
Energy , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-08-05
The Outlook for the Global Supply of Oil: Running on Faith?
Bank of Canada
This 16-page Canadian discussion paper assesses the implications of recent developments for the future supply of oil
Energy Posted: 2009-08-03
Access to Sustainable Energy: What Role for International Oil and Gas Companies? Focus on Nigeria
IIED
This 46-page report explores how international oil and gas companies can contribute to tackling energy poverty in the regions where they operate
Energy , International Development Posted: 2009-07-31
The State of Renewable Energies in Europe
EurObserv'ER
A 149-page report (in English and French) offering a complete review of the development of new types of renewable energies, including air turbines, photovoltaic and biofuels as well as two future technologies, ie solar thermal energy and marine energy. It also measures the progress achieved by the EU Member States with regard to the objectives set in the European Commission\'s White Paper and its Biomass Action Plan
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-07-27
The Nabucco Natural Gas Pipeline: From Opera to Reality
SETA
A 12-page Turkish policy brief on the proposed Nabucco gas pipeline
The Financing of the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF)
CEPS
This 10-page policy brief provides an update on GEEREF with a special focus on its financing and possible impacts of the financial crisis
Energy , International Development Posted: 2009-07-12
US$147/B One Year On: Political Winners and Strategic Losers
CSS
This 4-page Swiss paper examines the political implications of oil prices as high as $147/b in 2008 or as low as $33/b in 2009 on oil producing countries
Energy , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-07-06
The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary assessing the case for and against the use of nuclear power in the Middle East
Energy , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-07-05
Canada’s Nuclear Crossroads: Steps to a Viable Nuclear Energy Industry
C.D. Howe Institute
A 20-page Canadian paper considering the merits of nuclear power as both a low-carbon emitting and low-cost base load electricity source
Energy Posted: 2009-07-05
Climate Change and Energy Security in Europe
Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
This 82-page study looks into the EU's progress in terms of the integration of its climate and energy policies and stress the areas that require additional work. Particular attention is given to possible synergy and possible discussions between climate and energy policies.
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-06-22
Space as the Source of Our Future Energy
IDSA
An Indian article describing how solar power satellites might be used as a future energy option
Energy Posted: 2009-06-16
Canada’s Nuclear Crossroads: Nuclear Crossroads: Steps to a Viable Nuclear Energy Industry
C.D. Howe Institute
This 20-page Canadian study examines the key policy questions facing the Canadian nuclear industry – cost, privatization of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and regulation
Energy Posted: 2009-06-09
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Assessing the Existing Proposals
UNIDIR
A 124-page comprehensive analysis of existing proposals on fuel-cycle multilateralization
Energy , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-06-09
State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2009
World Bank
A 78-page report on the state of the carbon market and its likely future
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-06-08
Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy
UCSUSA
A 239-page US report offering a a comprehensive set of smart policies to jump-start the transition to a clean energy economy without delay and maximize the benefits to the environment and economy
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-05-28
The Indian Ocean: Resource and Governance Challenges
Stimson Center
This 107-page US volume explores current realities and emerging maritime concerns in the Indian Ocean
Globalisation & International Trade , Energy Posted: 2009-05-26
Low-Carbon Fuel Standards: Driving in the Wrong Direction
C.D. Howe Institute
This 5-page Canadian brief examines the drawbacks of the LCFS concept and suggests that economy-wide measures would be a better way to reduce GHG emissions
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-05-25
National and EU-Level Estimates of Energy Supply Externalities
CEPS
This 7-page policy brief presents an overview of the theoretical externalities associated with energy security measures and develops estimates for the size of the external costs of energy arising from energy insecurity
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-05-07
EU-Russia Gas Connection: Pipes, Politics and Problems
Turku School of Economics, Pan European Institute
This 212-page Finnish report offers a variety of views on the EU’s gas imports and assesses the various pipeline alternatives proposed
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-05-06
Causes and Cures of Oil-related Niger Delta Conflicts
Nordic Africa Instiute
A 4-page Swedish policy note on oil- related conflicts in the Niger Delta
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Energy Posted: 2009-05-03
Climate Change and the Energy Challenge: A Pragmatic Approach for India
PESD Stanford
A 29-page US working paper offering a fromework for a strategy to inform which efforts offer the most leverage on warming emissions and which are most credible because they align with India’s own interests
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-05-01
The Vulnerability of Energy Infrastructure to Environmental Change
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper highlighting the need for assessing the impact of a changing environment on us
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-04-29
Speaking Truth to “Wind” Power
C.D. Howe Institute
A 4-page Canadian paper arguing the case against industrial wind turbines
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-04-22
Nuclear Energy: Rebirth or Resuscitation?
CEIP
This 92-page US paper argues that without major changes in government policies and aggressive financial support, nuclear power is actually likely to account for a declining percentage of global electricity generation
Energy Posted: 2009-04-13
Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
CSIS
The 10-page transcript of a speech explaining Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy , Energy Posted: 2009-04-13
The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and Proposed U.S. Nuclear Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report on the UAE's request for US cooperation in its civilian nuclear programme
Energy , Foreign Policy Posted: 2009-04-10
Learning from the Crisis: A Market Approach to Securing European Natural Gas Supplies
CEPS
This 4-page policy brief looks at a concrete proposal on how to use markets to secure against risks in European gas supplies. Its aim is to come up with a crisis response mechanism to gas disruptions, which is still missing in the current Directive 2004/67/EC concerning measures to safeguard security of natural gas supply
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-04-07
Upping the stakes: Some lessons for the EU from the recent Russia-Ukraine gas crisis
Clingendael
An 8-page Dutch briefing paper calling for a new European approach to applying the lessons of tghe recent Russia-Ukraine gas crisis
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-03-27
The Energy Community of Southeast Europe: A neo-functionalist project of regional integration
EIOP
This 21-page paper explains the emergence of the Energy Community of Southeast Europe with (1) the European Union's external energy policy, (2) the specific regional approach of the EU at the Western Balkans and (3) the neo-functionalist ideas of those European Commission officials that were crucially involved in the process
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-03-23
The Nuclear Renaissance: Nuclear Weapons Proliferation and Terrorism
IPPR
This 12-page UK report discusses some of the more serious security issues that will be associated with a nuclear renaissance, including:- The shortage of high-quality uranium for use as nuclear fuel; The consequences of the use of fast breeder reactors (FBRs) and the widespread use of plutonium to fuel them; The increased risk in a plutonium economy of the spread of nuclear weapons to both countries and terrorist groups
Energy , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-03-19
Harnessing Nature's Power: Deploying and Financing On-Site Renewable Energy
WRI
This 51-page US report offers strategies and approaches that can be valuable to a wide range of firms looking at potential investments, contracts, and facility operational decisions regarding use of renewable energy
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-03-10
Investing in the Energy Sector: An Issue of Governance
ifri
This 39-page French paper highlights the urgency of investment in energy
Energy , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-02-28
Carbon Capture and Storage at Scale: Lessons from the Growth of Analogous Energy Technologies
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
A 26-page US working paper drawing lessons for the CCS industry from the history of other energy technologies that, as with CCS today, were risky and expensive early in their commercial development
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-02-25
Eurasian Energy Security.
CFR
This 60-page US study addresses Europe’s overreliance on Russia as an energy supplier and proposes solutions to mitigate and eventually free Europe from its vulnerability in the energy sphere.
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-02-20
Going Green for Less : Cost-Effective Alternative Energy Sources
C.D. Howe Institute
A 28-page Canadian report reviewing the efficacy of the entire portfolio of federal and provincial renewable energy incentive programs – with respect to major liquid biofuels, renewable power, and renewable heat options – to determine their cost effectiveness in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-02-19
More Natural Gas for Climate Protection?
SWP
A 37-page German research paper assessin the risks and opportunities of an expanded gas strategy for European energy supplies
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-02-14
Energy Disarmament
Project Syndicate
An article proposing an energy security strategy for Europe
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-02-13
Feed People First
CCPA
This 10-page Canadian paper claims that biofuels are contributing to global food shortages and price increases
Poverty & Hunger , Energy Posted: 2009-02-07
Personal Drivers for Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Working Group - Canada
A 15-page Canadian issue paper addressing the problem of how best to promote energy efficiency to individuals
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-02-04
A Bleak Picture for Global Oil Markets in 2009
CSIS
A 4-page US commentary on the prospects for global oil markets in 2009
Energy Posted: 2009-02-04
Kazakhstan and the South Caucasus Corridor in the Wake of the Georgia-Russia War
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief examines the political, strategic and energy supply issues involved with the South Caucasus Corridor project
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-02-04
Long-Term Energy Security Risks for Europe: A Sector-Specific Approach
CEPS
This 56-page paper aims to identify and evaluate existing and potential EU energy supply risks on the basis of a sector-specific approach.
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-02-03
The Case for a Gas Transit Consortium in Ukraine: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
CEPS
A 13-page policy brief arguing for a comprehensive and robust solution to the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute
Energy , European Union Posted: 2009-02-02
Liquid Fuel from Coal
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian paper provides information on production of liquid fuel from coal and its potential as an alternative to petroleum-based transport fuels in Australia. Presented first is information on liquid fuel production from coal including environmental aspects, followed by an overview of the status of the industry worldwide, and future prospects.
Energy Posted: 2009-01-14
Climate Change and Policy Considerations: New Roles for Earth Science
RFF
This 12-page US issue brief describes how earth observations data play a unique and critical role in supporting assessments and policy decisions related to global climate change.
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-01-14
Desert Power: The Economics of Solar Thermal Electricity for Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
CGD
This 46-page US working paper argues that with only modest subsidies solar power generated in North Africa and the Middle East could meet the needs of 35 million Europeans by 2020.
Energy Posted: 2009-01-13
Carbon Capture and Storage: The IPPR Perspective
ippr
A UK article considering questions about the technical and economic viability of carbon capture and storage
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2009-01-08
Rethinking “Energy Independence”
The Brookings Institution
A 12-page US essay analyzing the concept of energy independence
Energy Posted: 2009-01-06
Producing Liquid Fuels from Coal : Prospects and Policy Issues
Rand Corporation
This 228-page book presents an in-depth review of the prospects of and policy, governance, and environmental issues associated with establishing a CTL industry in the United States.
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-12-31
Challenges to Globalizing Natural Gas
CFR
A US backgrounder discussing the factors inhibiting the globalization of natural gas
Energy Posted: 2008-12-13
Creating New Jobs, Cutting Carbon Emissions, and Reducing Oil Imports by Investing in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the multiple benefits of renewable energy
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-12-13
Current Biofuels: Bridge or Obstacle to Sustainable Next Generation Technologies?
Sussex Energy Group
A 4-page UK policy briefing assessing the future prospects for biofuels
Energy Posted: 2008-12-13
Energy Challenges in the Middle East and North Africa
FRIDE
This 20-page Spanish working paper demonstrates the inextricable links between the energy trade and the future governance of the MENA region and outlines some of the related challenges to EU policies
Energy , European Union Posted: 2008-12-05
Oil Politics in the Bay of Bengal
IDSA
An Indian commentary on current and recent disputes over oil in the Bay of Bengal
Energy , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-12-05
Energy Transit: Experience and Perspectives
IFRI
Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective
Energy , European Union Posted: 2008-12-04
Europe’s Energy Dependency and Russia’s Commercial Assertiveness
ECIPE
This 15-page paper points to elements missing from Europe's current energy policy vis-a-vis Russia
Energy , European Union Posted: 2008-11-21
Kazakhstan’s Gas: Exports Markets and Export Routes
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
This UK study examines the politics and geopolitics of Kazakhstan’s gas sector, its evolution and current state as well as the various scenarios under which Kazakhstan could deliver its gas to potential export markets.
Energy Posted: 2008-11-20
Coal Power in a Warming World
UCS
A 70-page US paper examining the options for reducing CO2 emisssions due to coal power
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2008-11-19
International Energy Technology Transfers for Climate Change Mitigation
CESifo
The aim of this 37-page working paper is to expand and refine the international energy technology transfer negotiating and analytic agendas and to reframe the issues.
Climate Change & Environment , Energy Posted: 2008-11-11
OPEC Production and the Falling Price of Oil
CSIS
A US commentary on the implications of the apparent lack of a price response to the recent OPEC quota cut
Energy Posted: 2008-10-31
The Kashagan Field: A Test Case for Kazakhstan's Governance of its Oil and Gas Sectors
IFRI
A 51-page French study focusing on the factors behind Kazakhstan's decision to renegotiate the terms of the existing production-sharing agreements with international oil companies
Energy Posted: 2008-10-30
The Flawed Economics of Nuclear Power
Earth Policy Institute
A US article questioning the economics of nuclear power
Energy Posted: 2008-10-29
Delivering the Green
UCS
A 20-page US report illustrating how the energy consumption of trucks could be reduced by 12% using existing technology
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-10-23
The Potential for Renewable Energy to Provide Baseload Power in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page report examines the potential of renewables to provide baseload power for Australia
Energy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2008-10-21
Pipelines, Politics and Power
CER
A 63-page collection of articles dealing with the future of EU-Russia energy relations
Energy , European Union Posted: 2008-10-20
Small-Scale Wind Energy: Policy Insights and Practical Guidance
Carbon Trust
A 40-page UK study into the potential of small-scale wind energy projects
Energy Posted: 2008-09-16
Russia's War with Georgia: Implications for Azerbaijan
ADA
An Azerbaijani article assessing the implications of the Russo-Georgian war for Azerbaijan and the region
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Energy Posted: 2008-09-08
Russia and the West: The Energy Factor
IFRI, CSIS
A 25-page paper posing alternate scenarios for future energy relations between Russia and the West
Energy , Foreign Policy Posted: 2008-09-08
Promotion and Use of Biofuels in the United Kingdom during 2007
Dept of Transport
A 14-page report on the effectiveness of the UK Government's support for biofuels during 2007
Energy Posted: 2008-09-04