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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
The US-Venezuela Oil Deal Might De-Risk Oil Company NABEP But Not Venezuela
The White House announced last week an oil deal for more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela and a 35% equity stake in North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP).
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Six Months In: Iran War Widens as Energy Markets Feel the Shock
More than six months into the war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to cause turmoil in the Gulf region and global energy markets with no...
Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast
with Richard Nephew
, Daniel Sternoff
and Karen E. Young
• September 15, 2026
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September 21, 2026
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The Future of Climate Tech: Innovation, Careers, and Connections
Join industry leaders, innovators, employers, and emerging talent for an evening exploring the technologies, trends, and career opportunities shaping the future of climate tech.
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• 31 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
News
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open. But traffic is nowhere near what it used to be.
Six months into the war with Iran, traffic through the world’s busiest oil route has fallen from hundreds of vessels a day to a handful and sent prices sharply higher.
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US oil stockpiles offset Saudi Arabia supply worries
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as US crude stockpiles rose, with fears of further escalation in the Saudi Arabia and Houthis conflict
Is Donald ‘drill, baby, drill’ Trump helping the world transition away from oil?
While running for the U.S. presidency in 2024, Donald Trump promised to do almost anything to benefit the oil industry. His slogan: "Drill, baby, drill." But his bold actions since retaking office have in many ways had the opposite effect.
LNG resilience tested as geopolitics reshapes global energy security
News and Publications
• September 16, 2026
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Publications
Aligning Public Finance Policies with Technology Readiness Levels in Clean Energy Technologies: Task Force Report
Over the past decade, governments in developed economies have expanded the use of public financing tools to support the development of clean energy and critical materials technologies.
Task Force Report
by Tom Moerenhout & Sofia Parker • September 20, 2026
Aligning Public Finance Policies with Clean Energy Technology Readiness Levels: Summary
Governments in developed economies have expanded the use of public financing tools to support clean energy and critical materials technology development over the past decade.
White Paper
by Tom Moerenhout & Sofia Parker • September 20, 2026
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the
