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

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 | 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

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Mexico’s Energy Prospects: Gains from Renewable Sources Over A Fossil Fuel-Dominated Environment

Changing political conditions in Mexico threaten the future of clean energy in the country. A competitive electricity market…

Pedro Hancevic, Hector Nuñez, Juan Rosellón August 23, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Operating Reserve Demand Curve, Scarcity Pricing and Intermittent Generation: Lessons From the Texas ERCOT Experience

The ORDC has been proposed in some markets to solve the missing-money problem. The authors estimate the extent to which ORDC prices are negatively affected by wind generation, using hourly data from ERCOT between Jan. 2015 and Feb. 2019. The authors conclude that if wind penetration increases, ORDC may not be a good idea.

Raúl Bajo Buenestado December 9, 2020

Pump jacks and pipelines move oil through the desert

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Security Amid Instability: Oil Markets and Attacks in the Persian Gulf

For petrostates like Saudi Arabia, new tactics and strategies will be needed to recapture the strategic interest of global powers, and to cope with the transition away from fossil fuels. Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Fall 2020.

Jim Krane October 8, 2020

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

Gazprom and Russian Natural Gas Policy in the First Two Decades of the 21st Century

What role does natural gas play in Russian foreign policy and domestic politics? Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies, takes an in-depth look at the last two decades of Russian gas policy. Orbis: https://bit.ly/38kB0wa

Anna B. Mikulska July 1, 2020

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Climate Strategy in Saudi Arabia: More Crude, Less Combustion

The author examines Saudi Arabia's climate strategy as part of an Oxford Institute for Energy Studies report on economic diversification in the MENA.

Jim Krane June 26, 2019

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Value of Energy Storage for Transmission Investments

The authors investigate the benefits of joint investment planning for transmission lines and energy storage, finding that energy storage investments complement transmission expansion and contribute to higher social welfare values. Published by Energy Strategy Reviews: http://bit.ly/2vd2ZLA.

Juan Rosellón February 19, 2019

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Electricity Reform and Retail Pricing in Texas

Reforms enacted by the Texas Legislature have allowed Texans to choose their own electricity provider since 2002. In this study, the authors analyze monthly residential billing data to assess the impact of competition on retail electricity prices.

Peter R. Hartley, Kenneth B. Medlock III, Olivera Jankovska January 5, 2019

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