In this episode of Baker Briefing, experts explore the future of fuels for passenger and freight mobility. The episode is part of an initiative by the Center for Energy Studies investigating the supply chain and cost implications of transitioning fuels across the transportation sector — the economy’s circulatory system.

Edward M. Emmett, Kenneth B. Medlock III May 13, 2024

Center for Energy Studies | Podcast

Baker Briefing: Adapting the Texas Power Grid to Meet Evolving Energy Needs

Experts in energy and economics explore how Texas can improve the reliability of electricity service in ERCOT, the state’s grid operator.

Peter R. Hartley, Kenneth B. Medlock III, Edward M. Emmett April 8, 2024

A group of people holding small flags of the Taiwan in their hands

Center for Energy Studies | China Studies | Podcast

Baker Briefing: Will Taiwan’s Energy Policy Doom Its Push for Sovereignty?

With the election of ruling-party presidential candidate William Lai last January, Taiwan is set to continue its shift away from nuclear power. Experts discuss what this means for energy security, cross-strait relations, and the push for sovereignty.

Gabriel Collins, Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung, Steven W. Lewis, David M. Satterfield April 2, 2024

Graph with numbers related to the economy.

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy at 10 — An Introduction

As we are celebrating the first decade of the journal, we reflect on some of the major issues driving policy, industry, and academia.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 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

Introduction

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

Global connections span the continents; focus on the Americas

Center for Energy Studies | Latin American Energy | Podcast

Baker Briefing: Latin American Energy and Politics

Latin America represents the largest energy resource base outside of the Middle East. The region’s vast energy resources — including significant crude oil and natural gas resources — and its unique political landscape make Latin America a significant player that could shift the geopolitical weight from the East to the West.

Edward M. Emmett, Mark P. Jones, Francisco J. Monaldi May 25, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

A Pricing Mechanism to Jointly Mitigate Market Power and Environmental Externalities

By Lamia Varawala, Mohammad Reza Hesamzadeh, György Dán, Derek Bunn and Juan Rosellón

Abstract

The electricity…

Juan Rosellón May 23, 2023

Numbers and a graph show a crash in the oil market.

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Financial Liabilities and Environmental Implications of Unplugged Wells for the Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Waters

Plugging and abandoning (P&Aing) wells is a policy priority because unplugged wells present potential financial and…

Mark Agerton May 8, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Podcast

Baker Briefing: Is Texas the Next Hydrogen Hub?

As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise across the U.S., policymakers are looking to expand low carbon energy options — notably hydrogen. On this episode, Ken Medlock, director of the Center for Energy Studies, discusses the potential for Texas to become a hydrogen hub.

David M. Satterfield, Kenneth B. Medlock III April 20, 2023

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