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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Trump’s Seismic, Irrevocable Middle East AI Shift
The commercial deals Trump struck on artificial intelligence cooperation will likely shift the global balance of power for one of this century's most critical technologies.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Implications of Israel’s Attack on Iran
On June 12th, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, military leaders, and nuclear scientists. While the full scope and implications of the attack...
Events
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July 7, 2025
• 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Book Talk | Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy
Join Powerless author and CGEP Co-Director of the Energy Opportunity Lab Diana Hernández and CGEP Founding Director Jason Bordoff for a special conversation co-hosted by CGEP and Resources for the Future (RFF) on the book's major findings.
Event
• Resources For the Future Convention Center
1400 16th St. NW, 1st Floor Conference Space
Washington, DC 20036
1400 16th St. NW, 1st Floor Conference Space
Washington, DC 20036
News
Kenai Conversation: How global geopolitics are shaping the future of the Alaska LNG Project
On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re focusing on the global liquefied natural gas market as it relates to the Alaska LNG Project.
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Gazprom Abandons Turkey Gas Hub Idea
Russia’s Gazprom is reportedly no longer interested in the idea of establishing a gas hub in Turkey.
Russia Weighs Gas Export Options Despite EU Ban
Russia is still expecting to ship more piped natural gas to Europe despite looming EU plans to ban Russian energy imports.
A geopolitical wildcard: How the global gas market impacts utilities
The U.S. just became the world’s largest exporter of LNG—but is that a blessing or a burden? In this global-scale episode of Power Perspectives, we step away from local grid topics to dive into the ...
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Saudi Arabia Pivots into Global LNG Market
Saudi Arabia’s recent moves into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market may be a sign the giant oil exporter is looking to expand into a rapidly growing and politically influential market it had long ignored.
The Future of LNG Trade: Inflexible, Inefficient, and Polarized?
Over the past few decades, liquified natural gas (LNG) trade has evolved from the initial point-to-point business model of the 1960s to become more flexible.
US Exports and Domestic Gas Use Face Off for Incremental Supply
Calls to "Drill, baby drill" are back with Donald Trump's return to the White House, and for US natural gas production, the catchphrase might also be a necessity over the next three years if demand for the fuel grows as steeply as expected.
