Center for Energy Studies | Program on Energy and Geopolitics in Eurasia | Report

Why Is Europe Not Replacing Russian Pipeline Gas With Long-term LNG Contracts?

This report explains Europe's failure to secure long-term liquefied natural gas supplies, the likely implications, and provides ideas for better ensuring energy security moving forward.

Gabriel Collins, Steven R. Miles September 13, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Energy Transformation, Social Inclusion and Economic Prosperity in Latin America: An Introduction

By Felipe Corral Montoya, Chiara Lo Prete, Juan Rosellón and Paola Yanguas Parra

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Latin America is endowed…

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

What Happened in Texas? Understanding the February 2021 Blackouts

The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Assessing Houston’s Flood Vulnerability 6 Years After Harvey

Six years after Hurricane Harvey deluged the Texas Gulf Coast, how exposed are Houston and Harris County to flooding risk? Jim Blackburn and Jennifer Borski examine key challenges and changes needed going forward.

Jim Blackburn, Jennifer Borski August 22, 2023

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Report

Binational Prospects for Water Augmentation in the Lower Colorado River Border Region

As drought persists along the lower Colorado River, can the U.S. and Mexico cooperate to develop new water sources? Stephen Mumme and Aidan Lyde explore options ranging from wastewater reclamation to seawater desalination.

Stephen Mumme, Aidan Lyde August 21, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox: Carbon Is the Enemy. Carbon Is Not the Enemy.

In an era with a growing focus on climate change, decarbonization, and low-carbon, zero-carbon, and negative-carbon…

Rachel A. Meidl August 9, 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

Inspector with refinery facility in background

Center for Energy Studies | Policy Brief

The US Can Lead in the Hydrogen Economy — If the Treasury Encourages Lifecycle Thinking and Diverse Investments

With the 45V tax credit, the U.S. is well poised to compete for the growing pipeline of clean hydrogen projects globally, writes fellow Rachel Meidl. But if the Treasury adds restrictions to the new tax credit, the U.S. could lose its advantage and a key opportunity for large-scale decarbonization.

Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

The U.S. Could Leapfrog The World In Producing Clean Hydrogen—But Only If Treasury Encourages Diverse Investments

In recent days, record-breaking extreme heat has provided a preview of what’s in store as global temperatures continue to…

Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023

Map of the Middle East with Palestine in red

Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Issue Brief

Five Reasons Why the Abraham Accords Are Ceding Ground to Arab-Iranian De-escalation

Five key factors make the Biden administration’s attempts to expand the Abraham Accords in the Middle East likely to fail, writes nonresident fellow Omar Rahman. Instead, regional approaches like the restoration of Saudi-UAE diplomatic relations with Iran are now holding sway.

Omar Rahman July 11, 2023

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