Program Publications
Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Challenge for European Energy Security
Shale Oil and Gas and the Middle East
Impact of Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial Water Needs on the Energy Water Nexus
The Business Case for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
US Policy Shift to Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Energy & Environment
The Energy and Environment Program explores the economic and political aspects of energy security and supply, as well as international environmental issues. It promotes open access and clean air and offers policy recommendations to meet developing countries’ needs through the increased flow of capital, technology, and know-how in the energy and water supply sectors.Call For Applications: Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP)
February 15, 2013
The Atlantic Council, in partnership with the Ecologic Institute, is pleased to announce that the Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP) is seeking applications from rising leaders in the United States and European Union.
Frank Umbach Articles on Rare Earth and Raw Material Policies
February 11, 2013Frank Umbach, senior fellow with the Energy and Environment Program, writes a series of articles for Geopolitical Information Service on China's rare earth policies and the implications on the Japanese, US, EU and German raw material policies.
Blythe Lyons on Current State of US Water Industry
December 06, 2012
In the December 2012 edition of American Water Intelligence, Energy and Environment Program senior fellow Blythe Lyons and Water Standard CEO Amanda Brock outline the current state of US water industry, examine the sources of today’s policy atrophy, and propose an economically productive and environmentally responsible way forward.
Impact of Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial Water Needs on the Energy Water Nexus
November 01, 2012
The Atlantic Council's Energy and Environment Program released a report entitled: "Impact of Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial Water Needs on the Energy Water Nexus: Challenges, Solutions, and Recommendations," which highlights the issues that were brought to light in the June 2012 workshop Water and Watts: the Potential to Save Energy and Water in the Municipal, Industrial and Commercial Sectors.
The Business Case for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
October 22, 2012
The Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program has released an issue brief entitled: “The Business Case for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage.” The issue brief is one in a series the Atlantic Council is publishing to analyzing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This brief, by Pamela Tomski, senior fellow, Energy and Environment Program, analyzes the economic issues associated with CCUS, including CO2-capture costs, project risks, and emerging business models.
US Policy Shift to Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
October 22, 2012The Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program has released an issue brief entitled: “US Policy Shift to Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Driven by Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery.” The issue brief is one in a series the Atlantic Council is publishing analyzing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
The Next 40 Years: Advancing EU Energy Objectives in East Central Europe
October 04, 2012
The Atlantic Council of the United States in coordination with the Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research hosted “The Next 40 Years: Advancing EU Energy Objectives in East Central Europe” conference on October 4-5 in Budapest, Hungary.
How Far Can CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Drive Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage?
July 26, 2012
On July 26th, the Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program hosted a discussion with Vello A. Kuuskraa and Michael Moore, internationally recognized experts on CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and carbon markets.
Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Vulnerability Assessment of the US Energy Sector
July 24, 2012
The Atlantic Council, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Policy and International Affairs, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory held a dialogue with government, industry and non-governmental experts examining the US energy sector vulnerabilities and identifying potential improvements to the resilience of the energy system.
The Role of Renewables in the US and World Energy Mix
July 10, 2012
On July 10th, the Atlantic Council’s Energy and Environment Program hosted a discussion with BP Alternative Energy CEO Katrina Landis. John Lyman, director of the Energy and Environment Program, moderated the discsussion.
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The Future of Biofuels in the Department of Defense
Please join the Atlantic Council on March 28 for a discussion of the risks and benefits of the US Department of Defense's (DoD) biofuels policies and the ongoing efforts to reduce the department’s petroleum footprint.
Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Grueling Challenge for European Energy Security
Please join the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center and Energy & Environment Program, as part of their Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative, for a discussion on EU-Russia energy relations and gas pricing with David Koranyi and Adnan Vatansever, coauthors of a new Council issue brief, “Lowering the Price of Russian Gas: A Grueling Challenge for European Energy Security.” The brief will be released at the event.
European Unconventional Gas Developments: Science, Technology, and Best Practices
From March 11-12, the Atlantic Council and the World Energy Council hosted a workshop which focused on individual countries in East Central Europe to review the progress being made in refining best practices and in addressing environmental concerns and regulatory requirements within Europe.
The European Union's External Energy Policy Priorities with Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine
On March 5, the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center and Energy and Environment Program held an off-the-record discussion on “The European Union’s External Energy Policy Priorities with Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine.”
Czech Energy Strategy: National Priorities in the European Energy Policy Context
On March 1 the Eurasian Energy Futures Inititative will host the Minister of Industry and Trade for the Czech Republic, Martin Kuba, for a speech on the evolution of the country’s energy strategy to be followed by a moderated discussion with the audience.
United States Army's Net Zero Program: Evolution and Outlook
This is an Atlantic Council Energy and Environment Program hosted event with a presentation by Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment Katherine Hammack and a discussion with key staff members.
Call For Applications: Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP)
The Atlantic Council, in partnership with the Ecologic Institute, is pleased to announce that the Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP) is seeking applications from rising leaders in the United States and European Union.
