Energy
The Economic Effects of an Ethanol Mandate
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian research paper examining some of the economic arguments for and against a government mandate for blending ethanol with petrol
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-29
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-10-21
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.
EnergyPosted: 2009-01-14
Thorium in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This Australian research paper discusses Thorium and the implications of its use as an alternative source of fuel in nuclear reactors
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-10-11
EU Natural Gas Demand: Uncertainty, Dependence and Bargaining Power
Pan-European Institute
This 39-page Finnish report reviews and compares major long-term scenarios for the European Union’s demand, supply and imports of natural gas
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-09
BP, Russian Billionaires, and the Kremlin: A Power Triangle That Never Was
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
This 17-page commentary analyses the reasons for the collapse of BP’s Arctic partnership with the Russian state company Rosneft and looks at the possible future of BP’s involvement in Russia
EnergyPosted: 2011-11-25
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.
EnergyPosted: 2008-11-20
Nuclear Renaissaince in the Age of Global Warming
OST
An article advocating a cautious reading of recent enthusiastic endorsements of nuclear energy
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-17
Too Hot to Handle? The Future of Civilian Nuclear Power
ORG
This 24-page UK briefing paper assesses the practicalities of a worldwide nuclear renaissance
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-17
Secure Energy? Civil Nuclear Power, Security and Global Warming
ORG
A 56-page UK briefing paper examining the security and environmental implications of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-04
Ontario Wind Integration Study: Final Report
OPA
A 102-page Canadian wind integration study undertaken to aid in the development of a 20-year strategic integrated power system plan for Ontario
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
Analysis of the Impact of Large-Scale Wind Generation on the Ontario Electricity System
Ontario Caucus
A 19-page Canadian report analyzing the potential impacts of wind energy production on the electricity system in Ontario
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-07
Biofuels: Is the Cure Worse than the Disease?
OECD
This 57-page paper surveys the issues concerning the adoption of biofuels as an energy source
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-09-21
Oil Prices, Poor Countries and Policy Responses
ODI
A UK blog on the impact of rising oil prices on deveoloping countries
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-25
Biofuels and Development: Will the EU Help or Hinder?
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper proposing changes to EU biofuels policy that would foster development and help cut greenhouse gas emissions
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-31
The Sadrists of Basra and the Far South of Iraq
NUPI
This 25-page Norwegian working paper alalyses internal dissensions with the Sadr movement in Iraq and discusses how US policy might affect these relationships in the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-08-20
Will the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Initiative Light India?
NPEC, Dalberg
This 57-page report studies the extent to which the US-India nuclear agreement will contribute towards India's energy needs
EnergyPosted: 2006-11-23
Towards a European Energy Community: A Proposal
Notre Europe
This 121-page report looks at European level polices and studies the feasibility of a "European Energy Community"
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-04-13
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, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-03
Climate Change: Technology to the Rescue?
Nixon Center
This US article calls for greater investment in new energy technology and greater collaboration between researchers
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-05-20
Increasing America's Domestic Fuel Supply
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the potential US fuel production from alternative fuel sources
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
The Environmental Costs of Ethanol
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the environmental costs of ethanol use
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
Economic and Public Health Benefits of Coal-Based Energy
NCPA
This 2-page US brief analysis studies the environmental, health and economic effects of moving from coal-based electric power generation to other forms of energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-10
The South China Sea Hydra
Nautilus Instiute
An article reporting on emerging conflicts between China and ASEAN countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-07-29
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 PolicyPosted: 2010-03-17
Powerful Connections
Natural Resources Canada
The 84-page report of a study examining the priorities and directions for Canadian investment in energy science and technology
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-19
Canadian Energy Overview 2006
National Energy Board - Canada
A 47-page assessment of the Canadian Energy Market
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-16
Getting the Wind Up: Exploring Concern about the Adverse Health Effects of Wind Turbines in Australia and Europe
Mount Alexander Sustainability Group
This 24-page Australian report looks at the difference in the level of concern about adverse health effects from wind turbines in Australia, Denmark and Germany
The Future of Coal
MIT
This 192-page US study examines the role of coal as an energy source in a world where constraints on carbon emissions are adopted to mitigate global warming
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-02
Iran's Energy Vulnerability
MERIA
A 14-page Israeli paper examining Iran's energy balance and its vulnerability to international energy sanctions
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-28
The High Cost of Wind Energy as a Carbon-Dioxide Reduction Method
Manhattan Institute
A 9-page US issue brief finding that if wind energy were to reduce carbon dioxide, the savings would be so small as to be insignificant and so expensive as to be impractical
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2012-01-14
Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia: Implications for Australia and Non-Proliferation
Lowy Institute
This Australian paper explores the increased interest in nuclear power in Southeast Asia and the security implications
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-16
Energy Consumption, Economic Growth and CO2 Emissions in Middle East and North African Countries
IZA
This 20-page discussion paper investigates the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and real GDP for 12 Middle East and North African Countries (MENA) over the period 1981–2005
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2012-04-04
The Geopolitics of Energy Security
ISS - Europa
A 6-page paper on the politics of energy security delivered at the EUISS annual conference in November 2007
EnergyPosted: 2008-02-07
The Trilateral Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Shell games, International Style
ISS
A 3-page commentary on the trilateral Iranian nuclear agreement
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-09
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
Carbon Capture and Storage: No Mere Pipedream
IRPP
A 4-page Canadian article on the benefits of carbon capture and storage
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-06
Switched-On India
IPPR
This UK report deals with India's dilemma in addressing climate change and meeting its energy needs
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-10
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, EnergyPosted: 2009-01-08
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 & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-19
Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Reprocessing Issue Reconstructed
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief addresses the issues relating to nuclear reprocessing
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-13
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, EnergyPosted: 2009-10-13
The Third Wave: Strategic Implications of the Surge in Oil Prices
INSS
An Israeli article commenting on the likely strategic implications of the recent surge in oil prices
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-29
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 & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-05
Biofuels Production, Trade and Sustainable Development: Emerging Issues
IIED
This 60-page paper seeks to identify the main sustainable development issues involved in the production and trade of biofuels
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-22
Biofuels: Making Tough Choices
IIED
This 2-page opinion examines the serious trade-offs involved in the production and use of biomass-derived alternatives to fossil fuels
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-25
Bundles of Energy: The Case for Renewable Biomass Energy
IIED
This 94-page UK report aims to inform forest and energy decision makers in non-OECD countries of key issues surrounding the biomass energy boom
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-25
International Trade in Biofuels: Good for Development? And Good for Environment?
IIED
A 4-page briefing laying out some of the options for ensuring that the biofuels industry supports sustainable development
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-05
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 DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-31
Fuelling Exclusion? The Biofuels Boom and Poor People
IIED
An 82-page UK report studying the impacts of biofuels on access to land in producer countries
EnergyPosted: 2008-06-23
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 PolicyPosted: 2008-09-08
High Stakes in the High North
IFRI
This 26-page French paper analyses the developing Russo-Norwegian energy relationship
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-20
Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Bellwether of Russian Investment Climate?
IFRI
This 27-page French essay assesses the implications of the CPC dossier for Russian energy policy
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-04
Energy Challenges in Asia
IFRI
A 28-page French paper examining energy challenges in Asia, with particular reference to China and Japan
EnergyPosted: 2007-10-30
The Opacity of Russian-Ukrainian Energy Relations
IFRI
A 20-page French paper examining the energy issues at the heart of Russian-Ukrainian relations
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-01
Energy Transit: Experience and Perspectives
IFRI
Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-04
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
EnergyPosted: 2008-10-30
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
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
Gas Price Formation, Structure and Dynamics
IFRI
This 35-page French paper focuses on gas price evolution and mechanisms in importing countries
EnergyPosted: 2008-04-30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
International Energy
GAO
A 76-page US study on the value of international energy forums
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Energy and Conflict Prevention
EastWest Institute
A 269-page book of contributions on energy supply and conflict prevention
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-10
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