Energy
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
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
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 Transit: Experience and Perspectives
IFRI
Report of a French presentation on energy transit from a European perspective
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-04
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: No Mere Pipedream
IRPP
A 4-page Canadian article on the benefits of carbon capture and storage
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-06
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Canadian Energy Overview 2006
National Energy Board - Canada
A 47-page assessment of the Canadian Energy Market
EnergyPosted: 2007-07-16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Radioactive Waste Management
Parliamentary Library Service, Northern Territory, Australia
A 17-page Australian paper examining safety issues involved in nuclear waste management
Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
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
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 2008 Oil Price “Bubble”
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US policy brief dealing with oil price movements
EnergyPosted: 2009-08-19
Toward a Sunny Future? Global Integration in the Solar PV Industry
Peterson Institute
A 66-page US working paper analyzing the global integration of the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector and looks in detail at the industry’s recent growth patterns, industry cost structure, trade and investment patterns, government support policies and employment generation potential
Globalisation & International Trade, EnergyPosted: 2010-05-28
The Case for Exchange Rate Flexibility in Oil-Producing Countries
Peterson Institute
A 14-page US policy brief highlighting the benefits of exchange rate flexibility by oil-producing countries
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
Revisiting the NAFTA Agenda on Climate Change
Peterson Institute
This 11-page US policy brief examines channels for energy and environmental cooperation among the three North American countries in light of the limited progress in international climate talks and scaled back energy legislation being considered in the US Senate
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-31
China Energy: A Guide for the Perplexed
Peterson Institute
A 49-page US paper examining China's immediate and future energy challenges and the implications for the international community and climate change
EnergyPosted: 2007-05-10
SCO Summit Demonstrates its Growing Cohesion
PINR
A commentary on the growing influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
EnergyPosted: 2007-08-22
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway: The First Step in a Long Process
PINR
A US brief examining the long-term economic, energy and security implications of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-17
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
Record Oil Prices and Washington
PINR
A US brief commenting on the prospects for US energy independence
EnergyPosted: 2007-10-31
Pipeline Politics: India and Myanmar
PINR
A commentary on the political and energy-related implications of recent developments in the gas field projects of Myanmar
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10
Arctic Scramble Leads Washington to Reconsider Law of the Sea
PINR
A US intelligence brief on the competing national claims to mineral and energy rights in the Arctic
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
The E.P.R. Targets Mexico's Energy Industry
PINR
An assessment of the security threat posed to Mexico's energy industry by the E.P.R.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-04
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
Russian Interests and the Hungarian Energy Market
PNIR
A brief commenting on an Austrian offer for Hungary's major energy company
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-22
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
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
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
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
Carbon Capture and Storage: An Assessment of Required Technological Growth Rates and Capital Investments
Program on Energy and Sustainable Development
This 33-page US working paper studies the required rates of growth and capital investments needed to meet various long-term projections for CCS
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-08-09
Energy Disarmament
Project Syndicate
An article proposing an energy security strategy for Europe
Energy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-13
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
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
Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes
RFF
A 10-page US backgrounder comparing the merits of CO2 taxes and cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-29
Are Energy Efficiency Standards Justified?
RFF
This 45-page US discussion paper develops and parameterizes an overarching analytical framework to estimate the welfare effects of energy efficiency standards applied to automobiles and electricity-using durables
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-01-27
Combining Policies for Renewable Energy: Is the Whole Less than the Sum of Its Parts?
RFF
This 41-page US article reviews the recent environmental economics literature on the effectiveness of RES-E policies and the interactions between them, with a focus on the increasing use of tradable quotas for both emissions reduction and RES-E expansion
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-03-20
Are Energy Efficiency Standards Justified?
RFF
This 45-page US discussion paper develops and parameterizes an overarching analytical framework to estimate the welfare effects of energy efficiency standards applied to automobiles and electricity-using durables
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-05-13
Borrowing to Save Energy: An Assessment of Energy-Efficiency Financing Programs
RFF
A 53-page US report focusing on the issue of increased availability of debt financing for energy efficiency investments
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-04-14
Climate Change and Policy Considerations: New Roles for Earth Science
RFF
This 12-page US issue brief describes how earth observations data play a unique and critical role in supporting assessments and policy decisions related to global climate change.
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-01-14
UAE Nuclear Agreement; A Model for Southeast Asia
RSIS
This 3-page Singaporean commentary analyzes the benefits of the recent nuclear deal between the UAE and Korea Electric Power Corporation
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
The Road to Copenhagen: Climate Change, Energy and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
SAIIA
This 30-page South African occasional paper considers the challenges facing South Africa in balancing domestic priorities with growing international pressure to reduce carbon emission
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-12-03
Towards Global Energy Governance
SEF
This 12-page German policy paper focuses on the lack of global energy governance, analyses general requirements for a global energy regime and develops rules and strategies for an equitable access to sustainable energy on an international level
EnergyPosted: 2011-09-15
Australia
Senate Standing Committee - Australia
A 218-page Australian report examining Australia's future oil supply and alternative transport fuels
EnergyPosted: 2007-03-05
The Nabucco Natural Gas Pipeline: From Opera to Reality
SETA
A 12-page Turkish policy brief on the proposed Nabucco gas pipeline
Can Asia Make it on Non-nuclear Options Alone?
SIIA
A Singaporean commentary on the future place of nuclear energy in Asia
China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties
SIPRI
This 56-page Swedish report illuminates the current status of China’s security and energy relations with Russia
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-14
China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties
SIPRI
A 56-page Swedish policy paper illuminating the current status of China’s security and energy relations with Russia
Energy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-19
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
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