Experts in the News

A new book edited by energy fellows Michelle Michot Foss and Anna Mikulska, as well as energy economist Gürcan Gülen, details the complexities of natural gas markets, where the drive for decarbonization and the need for human and economic development often collide. “Monetizing Natural Gas in the New ‘New Deal’ Economy” is available at Springer.  

China is a leader in the mining and extraction of strategic minerals. No other country, for instance, so clearly dominates the lithium ion battery supply chain. Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy, minerals and materials, joined the La Jolla Conference Deep Dive for a conversation on the concerning imbalance in critical minerals mining, and the road ahead.

Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy, minerals and materials, testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy on the CLEAN Future Act and key considerations for decarbonizing the transportation sector.

If Houston takes certain steps, it can continue to be an energy capital as the world moves to a low-carbon future, experts said. Energy fellow Michelle Foss suggested that Houston lean into existing strengths, like its robust plastics industry. "Every single thing that people talk about wanting to do in some version of energy transition is going to require advanced composites, plastics, materials that are essential for being able to build things, operate things," she said.

Energy fellow Michelle Foss testified before the U.S. House Energy Commerce Committee on critical minerals for energy transitions.