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How a Conflict in Iran Could Affect Oil Markets in the Gulf Arab States
Multiple US–Iran conflict scenarios carry materially different risks for global oil infrastructure, transit routes, and prices.
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Michael Webber on What’s Behind Rising Energy Costs
With electricity prices on the rise, the future of our power grid is attracting a lot more attention. Surging demand is at the center of the story, but...
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February 25, 2026
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Energy Markets and the Future of Energy with Amrita Sen
Join us on February 25 for an in-depth, student-only conversation. Registration is required, and space is limited. The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA’s Women...
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REPowerEU Tracker
A dataset looking at where the EU is according to its REPowerEU plan.
The Future of the Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit China, the proposed Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline is likely high on his agenda.
How Europe solved its Russian gas problem
The bloc has avoided an energy crisis, but the short-term solutions could harm competitiveness and the green transition down the line
Anatomy of the European Industrial Gas Demand Drop
One of the enduring mysteries of the European gas market landscape has been the relative lack of recovery in industrial gas use following the 2022 global energy crisis.
Consequences of the Pause for US LNG
Three CGEP scholars weigh in on the consequences of the Biden administration’s decision to pause pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the US to non-free trade agreement countries.
The EU Is Much Less Dependent On Russian Gas But Still Isn’t Ready To Give It Up
After Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe has successfully reduced its dependence on Russian gas. That, experts say, is good for the EU's long-term energy security. Yet cutting Russia out of the energy equation completely will be much harder to achieve across a divided EU.
Japan Weighs Energy Security Impacts After U.S. Sanctions Arctic LNG 2
Explore the impacts of U.S. sanctions on Japan's energy security following the Arctic LNG 2 project. Learn about the uncertainties faced by Japanese stakeholders and the potential consequences for LNG imports and energy supply security.