Energy
Energy Taxation: Principles and Interests
Urban Institute
A 4-page US article addressing some tax policies that could be crucial components of an energy policy that addresses global warming and energy security issues
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-10
Energy Transit: Experience and Perspectives
IFRI
Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-04
Energy Transition in the Netherlands
PRI
This 21-page Canadian case study introducing the basics of the transition approach theory in relation to sustainable development and focusing on the Dutch experience with the energy system
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-12-16
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
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
Escaping the Vicious Cycle of Poverty: Towards Universal Access to Energy
CEPS
A 33-page working paper showing that renewable energy sources – and especially small decentralised solutions – have huge potential for providing reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services for the poor, particularly in rural areas of developing countries
Energy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-03-13
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
European Energy Security in View of Russian Economic and Integration Prospects
wiiw
This 53-page Austrian research report argues that mutual interdependence between Russia and Europe requires cooperative approaches that would serve best the interests of Russia, the EU and the countries in between
European Union, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-27
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
Europeanising EU Energy Policy
ZEI
The text of a 13-page address by the European Commissioner for Energy on Europeanising EU energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-02
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
Europe's Caspian Gas Policy to be Key to Energy Security
"Europe's World"
An article explaining that the EU's ability to harness its economic muscle and its infant "external action" diplomatic service will be crucially important to securing long-term gas supplies from the Caspian region
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-01
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
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
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
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
Financing Energy Efficiency in China
CEIP
A 10-page US report on the obstacles faced by energy efficiency businesses in China
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-03
From Review to Reality: The Search for a Credible Energy Policy
SMF
A 26-page UK paper offering a critique of the UK government's energy review
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-09
From Review to Reality: The Search for a Credible Energy Policy
SMF
A 26-page critique of the UK Government's Energy Review
EnergyPosted: 2006-10-28
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
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
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 UnionPosted: 2009-12-02
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
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
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
Global Prospects for Utility-Scale Solar Power
CGD
This 30-page US working paper estimates the price and global potential of solar-power technologies, while identifying deployment patterns that minimize costs
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-03
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
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
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
HEAT: A Hands-on Energy Adaptation Toolkit
World Bank
This toolkit is designed to lead policymakers through an assessment of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation options in a country's energy sector
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-08-30
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
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
How Biofuels Could Starve the Poor
CFR
A 5-page US essay highlighting the food security implications of the boom in corn-based biofuels
Poverty & Hunger, EnergyPosted: 2007-04-21
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
Impact of Policy Uncertainty of Renewable Energy Investment: Wind Power and PTC
SSRN
A 22-page US working paper examining the causes of volatility in US windpower investment
EnergyPosted: 2008-01-25
Improving Lives
World Bank
A 64-page report illustrating the potential of renewable energy to transform poor peoples' lives
International Development, EnergyPosted: 2007-01-29
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
India Defies Oil Sanctions on Iran
BESA
This 3-page Israeli article endeavours to explain India's position on oil sanctions against Iran
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2012-03-30
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
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
International Carbon Emissions Trading and Strategic Incentives to Subsidize Green Energy
CESifo
This 24-page working paper examines strategic incentives to subsidize green energy in a group of countries that operates an international carbon emissions trading scheme
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-24
International Energy
GAO
A 76-page US study on the value of international energy forums
EnergyPosted: 2006-12-21
International Energy R&D Spillovers and the Economics of Greenhouse Gas Atmospheric Stabilization
CESifo
This 30-page working paper explores how international knowledge flows affect the dynamics of domestic R&D sectors and the main economic and environmental variables
Energy, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2008-01-23
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
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
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
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
Iran Looks for Allies Through Asian and Latin-American Partnerships
PNIR
A US brief discussing Iran's economic and energy policies in the context of its search for international support
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
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
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
Iran's Peace Pipeline
RSIS
A 3-page Indian commentary on how a gas pipeline may undermine US efforts to isolate Iran in the region
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-28
Iraq’s Petroleum Impasse
CEIP
A US article offering proposals for the optimization of Iraq's oil wealth
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-03
Is World Oil Production Peaking?
Earth Policy Institute
An article examining whether total world oil production has peaked
EnergyPosted: 2007-11-22
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
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
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
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
Less Smoke, More Mirrors: Where India Really Stands on Solar Power and Other Renewables
CGD
A 17-page US working paper assessing India’s proposed renewable energy standard
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-05-03
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
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
Looking for the Cure-all? Targets and the EU's New Energy Policy
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief examining the usefulness of long-term targets in the context of the EU's new energy policy
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-23
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
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
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
Managing Energy Wrong
SPRU
An 8-page UK paper examining how we use energy, who does what and why
EnergyPosted: 2008-07-15
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
Meeting the Energy Challenge: A White Paper on Nuclear Power
BERR
The 192-page response by the UK government to its nuclear power consultation
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-17
Mekong Tipping Point: Hydropower Dams, Human Security and Regional Stability
Stimson Center
This US paper describes how Mekong governments are making economic development decisions now that, if not soon reconsidered based on more careful study, will imperil food security and livelihoods, threaten domestic political stability, and put great stress on still distrustful regional relationships
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-08-23
More for Asia: Rebalancing World Oil and Gas
Chatham House
This 36-page UK programme report considers the implications of Europe and the United States being no longer able to rely on Middle East oil exports as global balances of demand and investment shift towards Asia
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-12-17
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
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
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The First Practical Steps
UNIDIR
A 112-page study considering aspects of the challenge of how to manage global nuclear fuel cycles to make the benefits of peaceful applications of nuclear technology available to all states while reducing the risks of nuclear proliferation
Energy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-28
Multilateralization of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Need to Build Trust
UNIDIR
This 81-page book examines the priorities and concerns of nuclear fuel cycle non-supplier states and identifies areas of potential convergence for suppliers and non-suppliers.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2010-04-11
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
Natural Gas as an Instrument of Russian State Power
SSI
A 166-page US monograph providing an unbiased examination of: the scarcity of natural gas in the contemporary security environment; the salience of natural gas in Russia’s national security strategies; and, the natural gas pipeline politics in Eastern and Central Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2011-11-02
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 & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-01-08
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
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
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
Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks
CFR
A 56-page US report providing a factual and analytical background to the debate over the benefits and risks of nuclear power
EnergyPosted: 2007-04-20
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
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
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, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-26
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
Nuclear Revival in Europe Increasingly Likely
PINR
A US economic brief assessing the likelihood of of a civil nuclear revival in Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-21
Oceans of Work: Arms Conversion Revisited
BASICINT
A 44-page UK report putting the case for diverting resources from nuclear submarines to a programme of civil R&D and manufacture to assist UK energy security and contribute to the global effort against the challenges posed by climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-02-21
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Oil and Security
Stanley Foundation
A 12-page US brief examining the current role of oil in US strategy and economic activity
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-30
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
Oil for Asia
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper examining the implications of the expansion of Asian national oil companies for international relations, development and the oil market
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-04
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
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 TradePosted: 2009-11-19
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