The Energy Forum

On "The Energy Forum," nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran and Skip York explore how escalating geopolitical risk has elevated concerns about global oil supply and is driving oil price volatility.

Featuring Michelle Michot Foss, Gabriel Collins, and Vinod Veedu, assistant vice president of Rice University’s Office of Research, this episode of “The Energy Forum” takes a deep dive into critical minerals and materials geoeconomics, a space where national security, industrial policy, and global competition intersect.

Medical plastic waste is a growing environmental and public health concern, yet only a small percentage is recycled. Rachel Meidl sits down with MD Anderson’s Linette Leadon to explore the complexities of medical plastic waste management on “The Energy Forum.”

Can ammonia be the next big fuel for transportation? Ed Emmett sits down with Joel Moser, chief executive officer of First Ammonia LLC, to explore the potential of ammonia as a scalable, low-carbon energy source on “The Energy Forum.” 

On “The Energy Forum,” Jim Krane, Osamah Alsayegh, and Salem Alhajraf explore the dynamic energy landscape of the Middle East. Part 2 in a two-part discussion.

On “The Energy Forum,” Jim Krane, Osamah Alsayegh, and Salem Alhajraf explore the dynamic energy landscape of the Middle East. Part 1 in a two-part discussion.

Gabriel Collins and 2036’s Jeremy Mazur explore water infrastructure investment in Texas, including the economic stakes, the cost of inaction, and opportunities to build a more resilient and sustainable future.

On this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Ed Emmett and Peter Zonneveld tackle the future of fuel in two essential sectors of the global economy: trucking and air transport.

On this episode, Michelle Michot Foss and Ken Medlock dive into the world of mining, minerals, and materials and explore the critical role they play in the evolving energy system.