The Energy Forum

Oil markets are heading into 2026 with more uncertainty than prices suggest. On the “The Energy Forum” podcast, Abhi Rajendran and Skip York discuss why oil prices have remained resilient despite apparent oversupply.

Ed Emmett and Michael Graff explore how hydrogen fits into today’s energy transition and what it will take to make it a truly global solution.

Nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran and Skip York joined “The Energy Forum” to examine the state of global oil markets in 2025.

Nicole Van Den Heuvel, associate dean of students and executive director of Rice University’s Center for Career Development, joins Michael Maher to explore how students are preparing for careers across oil and gas, renewables, consulting, finance, and beyond.

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Center for Energy Studies nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran, director of oil markets research at Energy Intelligence, and Skip York, energy economist and industry strategist, explore why markets look more resilient today than a decade ago, how supply chains have adapted, and the signals to watch as we move toward 2026

Rachel Meidl and City College of New York professor Marco Castaldi unpack the complex world of advanced recycling, also known as chemical or molecular recycling. They discuss what advanced recycling actually is, how it differs from traditional mechanical recycling, and why it’s become such a hot topic globally.

Rachel Meidl continues her conversation with Marco Castaldi, professor of chemical engineering at the City College of New York, to examine the science and policy landscape shaping the future of plastic waste management.

Abhi Rajendran and Skip York break down why oil demand surprised to the upside in early 2025, how OPEC+ is phasing out production cuts, and why non-OPEC supply growth is slowing.

On “The Energy Forum” podcast, Rachel Meidl speaks with Peylina Chu, steering committee chair at the CPHI Sustainability Collective, about opportunities for the health care industry to advance sustainability while maintaining patient safety.

On “The Energy Forum,” Ken Medlock, Julie A. Cohn, and Miaomiao Rimmer explore how the Texas electric grid is adapting to compounding risks from storms, demand growth, and new technologies.