Energy
A Return Trip to North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
CISC
An 8-page US report of a visit to North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-12-10
EU Study for Energy Security of Supply: Updates on the Crisis Capability Index and the Supply/Demand Index
Clingendael
A 101-page updated study developing a model for reviewing and assessing European energy supply security on the basis of pre-agreed criteria
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-12
Wind and Gas: Back-up or Back-out “That is the Question”
Clingendael
The focus of this 48-page study is to explore the effect that the deployment of a large share of wind energy has on the Northwest European power generation mix in the current market circumstances
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2012-01-12
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 UnionPosted: 2009-03-27
Putting Coal to the Test
Clingendael
A 14-page Dutch assessment of the role of coal-fired power in the Netherlands and wider Northwest European contexts
EnergyPosted: 2007-12-14
Energy as a Bond: Relations with Russia in the European and Dutch Context
Clingendael
This 90-page Dutch report examines recent policy changes in Russia, Its economic development and the state of the Russian energy sectors
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-13
CIEP Vision on the Gas Target Model
Clingendael
This 28-page Dutch paper sheds its light on the European discussion concerning a future framework for gas regulation
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-25
Getting to Grips again with Dependency: Japan's Energy Strategy
Clingendael
A 70-page Dutch analysis of Japan's energy strategy
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-21
Coalitions for Energy Innovation
Clingendael
Presentations given at a workshop exploring the possibilities of international cooperation in energy innovation (single page with links to each presentation)
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-09
Europe, the EU and Its 2050 Energy Storylines
Clingendael
A 62-page Dutch paper exploring some of the conditions under which energy policy will be formulated in and by the EU over the next 4 decades
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-17
The EU's Policies of Security of Energy Supply Towards the Middle East and Caspian Region
Clingendael
A 34-page chapter examining the role of the EU in the GME region in respect of energy security
EnergyPosted: 2008-01-18
Enriching the Planet: Empowering Europe
Clingendael
The 80-page report of a Dutch conference discussing the role the EU could play in catalysing the transition towards a more sustainable economy in the Union and abroad
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-09-02
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 MitigationPosted: 2009-08-05
"A Cinderella Story?": Restructuring of the European Refining Sector
Clingendael
This 123-page energy paper analyses the current phase of restructuring of the European refining sector
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2012-04-13
Canada's Energy Future: An Integrated Path
Conference Board of Canada
This 60-page report discusses a wide range of energy policy options for Canada
EnergyPosted: 2007-06-14
Energy Efficiency Policy: Budget, Electricity Conservation and Fuel Conservation Issues
Congressional Research Service
This 37-page US report covers key issues relevant to US energy efficiency policy
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-17
Wind Chill: Why Wind Energy Will Not Fill the UK's Energy Gap
CPS
A 50-page report criticising the UK Government's commitment to wind generation
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-09
Nuclear Energy in the Next Quarter Century: The IAEA's Role
Crisis Group
A speech addressing how the IAEA might need to adapt to deal with future challenges
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-09-22
Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress
CRS
A 37-page US report reviewing the background for renewables and describing the current congressional debate
EnergyPosted: 2007-09-10
The Japanese Nuclear Incident: Technical Aspects
CRS
A 16-page US report provides information on technical aspects of the nuclear incident, with reference to human health
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-04-04
Nuclear Power Plants: Vulnerability to Attack
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on the security of nuclear facilities to terrorist attack
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-31
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-11-14
Russia's Natural Gas: Regional Dependence
CRS
A 4-page US report quantifying the extent to which European states and soviet-seccession states are dependent on Russian natural gas
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-16
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, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-04
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 PolicyPosted: 2009-04-10
Managing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Policy Implications of Expanding Global Access to Nuclear Power
CRS
This 46-page updated US report deals with concerns that expanding global access to nuclear power may lead to the spread of sensitive nuclear technology
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-02-13
Russian Energy Policy Towards Neighbours
CRS
A 23-page US report on Russia's energy policy towards its neighbours
EnergyPosted: 2007-12-06
Iran’s Threat to the Strait of Hormuz
CRS
This 23-page US report explains Iranian threats to the Strait of Hormuz, and analyzes the implications of some scenarios for potential U.S. or international conflict with Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2012-02-16
U.S. Global Climate Change Policy: Evolving Views on Cost, Competitiveness, and Comprehensiveness
CRS
A 18-page US overview of evolving domestic views on salient aspects of U.S. Global Climate Change Policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-21
Russia's Oil and Gas Challenges
CRS
A 20-page updated US report on the prospects for Russia's oil and gas industries
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-19
Ethanol and Biofuels:Agriculture, Infrastructure and Market Constraints Related to Expanded Production
CRS
A 16-page US report outlining some of the current supply issues facing biofuels industries
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-03
China and the United States: A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies
CRS
This 24-page US report compares the green energy programmes and policies of the US and China
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-08
The Energy Situation in the Western Hemisphere
CSIS
This 12-page US paper examines the failure of the Western Hemisphere to integrate energy policy
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-11
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
EnergyPosted: 2008-10-31
A Bleak Picture for Global Oil Markets in 2009
CSIS
A 4-page US commentary on the prospects for global oil markets in 2009
EnergyPosted: 2009-02-04
Alternative Transportation Fuels: Carbon to Liquid Technologies
CSIS
Five presentations from an event held to discuss future fuels and new energy technologies
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-22
Growing Chinese Energy Demand: Is the World in Denial?
CSIS
A 16-page US paper estimating China's future energy demand
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-02
Water and Energy Futures in an Urbanized Asia
CSIS
This 65-page US report explores the complex simultaneous phenomena of rapid urbanization, resource management and the broader public policy challenges and opportunities in Asia
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-03
Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
CSIS
The 10-page transcript of a speech explaining Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2009-04-13
U.S-Russia Strategic Partnership Against Nuclear Proliferation
CSIS, IFRI
This 29-page analysis identifies areas in which the US, Russia and the EU should cooperate closely to strengthen the nonproliferation regime
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-04
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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-06
Unconventional Gas: Producer Pickle or Consumer Curse?
CSS
A 3-page Swiss analysis arguing that should this prove to be a false dawn for unconventional gas production either on cost or ecological grounds, then consumers are riding for a fall
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-12
European Energy: The ‘Solidarity’ Conundrum
CSS
This 4-page Swiss policy analysis sets out the flaws in European energy policy
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-01
The Oil Food Price Spiral in the Middle East
Dayan Center
An Israeli analysis of the oil and food price relationship in the Middle East
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-14
UK Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2007
DEFRA
This 107-page document covers the UK Government's action plan to improve energy efficiency
EnergyPosted: 2008-05-04
Building a Low Carbon Economy: Unlocking Innovation and Skills
DEFRA
A 44-page UK report on the challenges of preparing for climate change and possible responses
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-05-04
Biofuels: Risks and Opportunities
Department for Transport - UK
An 8-page UK brief setting out the key issues for biofuels in current UK Government policy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-17
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
EnergyPosted: 2008-09-04
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page paper examining the implications of the Russian gas shortage for Europe's energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-23
Out of Gas
DGAP
An 8-page German article examining the implications for Europe's energy policy of significant shortfalls in Russian gas supplies
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-02
Oil Development in Africa: Lessons for Sudan after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
DIIS
This 80-page Danish report explores the "resource curse" of oil development in Africa, drawing lessons for Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, EnergyPosted: 2007-07-03
Solar Thermal Power Coming to a Boil
Earth Policy Institute
A US article reporting on the growth of solar thermal power
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-25
World Geothermal Power Generation Nearing Eruption
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the potential of geothermal power generation
EnergyPosted: 2008-08-19
Is World Oil Production Peaking?
Earth Policy Institute
An article examining whether total world oil production has peaked
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-22
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-13
U.S. Moving Toward Ban on New Coal-Fired Power Plants
Earth Policy Institute
A US article commenting on the trend away from coal-fired power plants in the US
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-27
Distillery Demand for Grain to Fuel Cars Vastly Understated
Earth Policy Institute
A US update arguing that food supplies for the world's poor are threatened by a dramatic increase in the usage of grain for ethanol production
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-07
The Flawed Economics of Nuclear Power
Earth Policy Institute
A US article questioning the economics of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2008-10-29
Exploding U.S. Grain Demand for Automotive Fuel Threatens World Food Security and Political Stability
Earth Policy Institute
An article explaining how the fast-growing use of grain in the US for ethanol production poses a threat to world security
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-05
Energy and Conflict Prevention
EastWest Institute
A 269-page book of contributions on energy supply and conflict prevention
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-10
Traffic Signals
ECI
A 4-page UK brief advocating a changeover to the use of LEDs for traffic signals, as an energy saving measure
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-30
Transforming UK Homes: Achieving a 60% Cut in Carbon Emisssion by 2050
ECI
This 5-page paper explores the implications of achieving a 60% reduction in carbon emission from UK homes by 2050
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-19
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 UnionPosted: 2008-11-21
The EU-Turkmenistan Energy Relationship: Difficulty or Opportunity?
EDC2020
This 4-page policy brief explains how the EU is facing a dilemma over developing relations with Central Asia’s gas behemoth, Turkmenistan
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-10-20
The International Nexus between Energy and Climate Change
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian paper on the nexus between energy and climate change
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-29
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 UnionPosted: 2009-03-23
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-02-04
Empowering Europe
EPC
A commentary on the agreement reached on energy policy at the Spring European Council meeting
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-04-06
Rising to the Energy Challenge: Key Elements for an Effective EU Strategy
EPC
This 26-page issue brief calls for urgent, concrete policy development and action to underpin Europe's energy security
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-10
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 UnionPosted: 2009-07-27
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 & HungerPosted: 2010-01-16
International Relations and Security of Energy Supply: Risks to Continuity and Geopolitical Risks
European Parliament
This 44-page study examines whether the EU's import dependency in energy constitutes a strategic threat
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-29
The End of Nuclear Power?
FES
This 8-page German commentary discusses why it seems that an expansion of nuclear energy, widely discussed for several years now, is failing to materialise
EnergyPosted: 2011-05-15
Russia-EU Cooperation on Energy Efficiency: Enthusiasm and Challenges Ahead
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper considers the extent and significance of energy efficiency cooperation between Russia and the EU
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-11-24
Ghosts of Crises Past
FIIA
A 24-page Finnish paper comparing Japan\'s response to global warming with its earlier response to the 1970s oil crisis
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2010-08-22
Vulnerability and Bargaining Power in EU-Russia Gas Relations
FIW
This 71-page report contains three papers, each addressing selected issues concerning natural gas policy and security of gas supply in Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-21
China and the Politics of Oil
FPRI
This 3-page US essay examines the implications of China's concerns over oil supplies
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-05-08
The Battle for Ukraine's Energy Allegiance
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief explains how Ukraine is increasingly forced to choose between the energy security guarantees of the EU and Russia
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
Europe's Energy Policy: Economics, Ethics, Geopolitics
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commnentary on the EU's approach to the foreign policy dimension of energy security
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-27
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 UnionPosted: 2008-12-05
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, EnergyPosted: 2009-09-05
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-03-22
Energy, Environment, Security: Can We Have It All?
FSI
The 24-page transcript of a lecture by BP's Chief Scientist discussing secure, sustainable energy
EnergyPosted: 2008-03-01
Innovation in China's Energy Sector
FSI
A 46-page working paper examining the performance of China's national system of innovation in the energy sector
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-04-22
Convergence of Energy and Agriculture: Implications for Research and Policy
FSI Stanford
This 12-page US paper seeks to identify the most critical issues raised by a rapid expansion of biofuel capacity
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
Advanced Energy Technologies to Meet Future Needs
GAO
This 73-page report to the US Congress offers recommendations for stimulating development and deployment of a diversified energy portfolio
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-01-22
International Energy
GAO
A 76-page US study on the value of international energy forums
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-21
Low Carbon Jobs in an Interconnected World
Global Climate Network
This 37-page discussion paper focuses on the emerging debate concerning the creation of ‘low-carbon’ jobs
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-25
Abu Dhabi's Nuclear Power Plant Folly
Gloria Center
An Israeli article casting doubt on the safety aspect of Abu Dhabi's decision to construct a nuclear reactor
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-29
Transatlantic Approaches to Biofuels
GMF
The report of a luncheon discussion held on 14 February 2007 to discuss transatlantic approaches to biofuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-01
Energising Development: Report on Impacts
GTZ
A 40-page Dutch-German report on the impacts of projects implemented with the aim of achieving sustainable access to modern energy services for five million people in developing countries
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2010-10-20
Australia's Uranium: Greenhouse Friendly Fuel for an Energy Hungry World
House Standing Committee on Industry and Resources
This 802-page Australian report concludes that nuclear is the only proven technology for baseload power supply that is 'greenhouse-friendly'
EnergyPosted: 2007-01-16
Playing with Power: The US role in Europe-Russia Natural Gas Politics
ICPS
A 4-page Ukrainian brief considering how the US helps Central and Eastern Europe in reducing dependency on Russian-controlled gas?
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-03
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 & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-05
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
EnergyPosted: 2009-06-16
Japan’s Nuclear Energy Debate: A Year After the Fukushima Nuclear Crisis
IDSA
This 13-page Indian issue brief considers the future for nuclear energy in Japan
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-03-22
Energy Sovereignty and Security: Restoring Confidence in a Cooperative International System
IEWS
A 33-page policy paper calling for a new structure to deal with resurgent nationalism in the global scramble for energy resources
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-24
Ownership Unbundling in Energy Markets
IFRI
An overview of the European debate on the ownership and regulation of energy transport infrastructure in Europe
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-31
EU Gas Liberalization as a Driver of Gazprom's Strategies?
IFRI
This 24-page French paper examines the drivers behind Gazprom's strategies
EnergyPosted: 2008-02-07
Investing in the Energy Sector: An Issue of Governance
ifri
This 39-page French paper highlights the urgency of investment in energy
Energy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-28