Energy
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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 MitigationPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 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 DevelopmentPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 DevelopmentPosted: 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 & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-06
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
EnergyPosted: 2009-07-05
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
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, EnergyPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 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 & SecurityPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 2009-04-13
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
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
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 UnionPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 & SecurityPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 2009-02-14
Energy Disarmament
Project Syndicate
An article proposing an energy security strategy for Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 2009-02-02
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, EnergyPosted: 2009-01-14
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
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.
EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 2009-01-08
Rethinking “Energy Independence”
The Brookings Institution
A 12-page US essay analyzing the concept of energy independence
EnergyPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-31
Challenges to Globalizing Natural Gas
CFR
A US backgrounder discussing the factors inhibiting the globalization of natural gas
EnergyPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 2008-12-13
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
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
Energy Transit: Experience and Perspectives
IFRI
Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective
Energy, European UnionPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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.
EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 2008-10-30
The Flawed Economics of Nuclear Power
Earth Policy Institute
A US article questioning the economics of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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 & EnvironmentPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 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, EnergyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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
EnergyPosted: 2008-09-04
The Coming Oil Supply Crunch
Chatham House
This 38-page UK paper assesses the likelihood of an oil supply cruch and the implications for policy and the global energy picture
EnergyPosted: 2008-08-22
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
World Geothermal Power Generation Nearing Eruption
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the potential of geothermal power generation
EnergyPosted: 2008-08-19
A Reinforced Obstacle to Democracy
CEPS
A 22-page working paper on the relationship between energy and democracy
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-04
Saving the NPT and the Nonproliferation Regime in an Era of Nuclear Renaissance
CEIP
This 16-page US House testimony underlines the urgent need to ensure that future nuclear expansion is as safe and secure as possible
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-01
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
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
Managing Energy Wrong
SPRU
An 8-page UK paper examining how we use energy, who does what and why
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-15
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
Water-Energy Links in Central Asia: A Long-Term Opportunity and Challenge
Brookings Institution
This US article explores the opportunities and challenges faced by Central Asia in respect of water and energy supplies
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-07
The Wider Black Sea Region in the 21st Century
CEPS
A 351-page collection of essays on the new dynamics of the Black Sea region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2008-07-04
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
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
State-of-the-Art Modelling of Hydrogen Infrastructure Development for the UK
PSI
The report of a modelling project presenting new insights into the potential roles hydrogen can play in meeting UK policy goals
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-03
Emissions Trading: Good Governance Requires 100% Auctioning
Centre for Policy Development
An Australian article arguing that emissions trading permits should be auctioned
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-06-25
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
Carbon Capture and Storage
Parliamentary Library, New South Wales
A 70-page paper examining the present and future capability of CCS to reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-06-17
Economic and Trade Policy Impacts of Sustained High Oil Prices
WIIW
This 79-page Austrian research report assesses the likely impact of high oil prices on the European economy
EnergyPosted: 2008-05-28
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
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
A Re-Look at Biofuels
ASAM
A Turkish perspective on the cost-benefit balance of biofuels
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-05-10
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
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
Energy Bottlenecks in South America
CFR
A US backgrounder on the energy landscape in Latin America and political influences on it
EnergyPosted: 2008-04-30
Atoms for the Sustainable Future
AJISS
A 5-page Japanese commentary on the "nuclear renaissance" as a key to sustainable growth
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-22
Energy Policy for Europe: Identifying the European Added-Value
CEPS
The 56-page report of a task force examining an emerging European energy policy
EnergyPosted: 2008-03-14
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
The Arctic and Climate Change
Chatham House
The 6-page summary of an international law discussion group meeting held to discuss the Arctic and climate change
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-29
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