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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Live Updates: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
Blog
by Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Erica Downs, Ira Joseph, Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen E. Young, Robin Mills & Neelesh Nerurkar • April 1, 2026
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Dan Steingart on Battery Innovation and the Future of Energy Storage
The conflict in Iran is a reminder of how quickly global energy markets can be disrupted. It also underscores why advances in things like battery technology — from...
Events
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April 9, 2026
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Five Weeks of Conflict with Iran: Trajectories, Risks, and Global Implications
More than a month into the Iran conflict, the United States and Iran are at a critical inflection point.
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News
Despite Diminished Role, More Russian Natural Gas Could One Day Flow to Europe Again
Find out the possibilities of increased Russian natural gas flow to Europe despite its current diminished role. Learn about the factors affecting Europe's decision to buy gas from Russia and the impact of geopolitical tensions on the region's gas imports. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the European energy market and the efforts to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels.
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Aramco Ventures-backed EnerVenue targets Middle East market
Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco, has increased its investment support for Californian startup EnerVenue Holding
Evelyne Williams, Research Associate, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Trade policy researcher and former member of the U.S. delegation to IMO, Evelyne Williams breaks down the possible scenarios that could unfold when countries gather at MEPC 84 to discuss the future of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF).
Rising gas prices have sparked fresh interest in EVs — but affordability is a major barrier
Soaring gas prices are renewing Americans' interest in EVs and hybrids. But U.S. prices and China’s dominance abroad complicate the picture.
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The Iran Shock
Within days of the initial U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, the world was plunged into an energy crisis.
Once Again, Energy Is Power
Energy has reemerged this year as a central force shaping our world—both a geopolitical weapon and an economic fault line.
Why Russia Can’t Capitalize on the Iran War’s Gas Shock
When the Iran War disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and tightened global gas balances, a familiar assumption quickly resurfaced: Russia, possessing the largest proven natural gas reserves in the world, would inevitably emerge as one of the principal beneficiaries.
