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A sign at a gas station during the gasoline shortage and energy crisis of the 1970s

Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Commentary

The Arab Embargo 50 Years Ago Weaponized Oil to Inflict Economic Trauma — Sound Familiar?

Like the 1973 embargo, today’s crises have rendered the future of energy massively uncertain, write fellows Jim Krane and Mark Finley.

Jim Krane, Mark Finley October 11, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

An Oil Workers Union Leader Could Be The Next Governor Of Argentina’s No. 3 Petro-Province, Santa Cruz

On August 13 the Argentine province of Santa Cruz will elect its governor and the 24 members of its unicameral provincial…

Mark P. Jones August 8, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

The July 30 Gubernatorial Election in Chubut, Argentina’s No. 2 Petro-Province

On July 30, Argentina’s second-most important petro-province will hold its quadrennial gubernatorial election. Unlike a…

Mark P. Jones July 26, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

Governing Parties Prevail In 4 Argentine Mining & Petro Province Election

On May 7 and May 14, the respective governing parties in the Argentine provinces of Jujuy, La Pampa, Salta and Tierra del…

Mark P. Jones May 16, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

A Political Earthquake In Argentina’s Vaca Muerta: The 2023 Neuquén Gubernatorial Election

On April 16, Rodolfo “Rolo” Figueroa did what no gubernatorial candidate has ever done in Neuquén over the past 60 years…

Mark P. Jones April 17, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

Incumbent Governors on Track for Victory in Argentina’s Lithium & Copper Belt Provinces: Jujuy, Salta & San Juan

On May 7 and May 14, three of Argentina’s four major mining provinces will elect their respective governor and members of…

Mark P. Jones March 28, 2023

Argentina Program | Commentary

Alberto Wertilneck Set to Return as Governor of the Vaca Muerta’s Río Negro Province

Most observers of Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play will be focused on the April 16 gubernatorial election in the province…

Mark P. Jones February 24, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Argentina Program | Commentary

The Battle For Control of the Vaca Muerta is Formally Underway: Neuquén 2023

Neuquén's forthcoming gubernatorial election will see voters choose between three candidates, however, its outcome will significantly affect investments in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta.

Mark P. Jones February 20, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Argentina Program | Commentary

Wind of Political Change Blowing in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta?

Next year’s political elections could bring major change to Argentina’s oil- and natural gas-rich Vaca Muerta — and companies with operations in the shale formation should pay close attention.

Mark P. Jones December 8, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Why Fixing Methane Leaks From the Oil and Gas Industry Can be a Climate Game-changer – One That Pays for Itself

What’s the cheapest, quickest way to reduce climate change without roiling the economy? In the United States, it may be by reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Jim Krane November 17, 2022