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.Latvia Strategy Session with Valdis Dombrovskis
July 14, 2011
On July 14, 2011, The Atlantic Council hosted Latvia’s Prime minister Valdis Dombrovskis for a roundtable discussion on energy security and how it relates to Latvia’s national security strategy.
European Unconventional Gas Developments
July 12, 2011
The culmination of conferences in Washington, DC and Brussels, European Unconventional Gas Developments: Environmental Issues and Regulatory Challenges in the EU and the U.S. outlines the regulatory lessons learned during the recent shale gas boom in the United States and seeks to build a regulatory framework for the European context.
Energy Security in the Baltic Region
July 07, 2011
The Atlantic Council of the United States in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland held a meeting to discuss the challenges faced by the countries of the Baltic region in achieving energy security.
US – EU Dialogue on a Secure and Market Based Energy Future – Poland
June 06, 2011
The Atlantic Council and the Polish Institute of International Affairs, in cooperation with the Clingendael International Energy Program at the Netherlands Institute for International Relations and the French Institute of International Relations held a dialogue with government, industry, and non-governmental policy experts to examine current efforts to transform European supply and consumption of energy.
After Fukushima: The Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Europe
May 31, 2011
On May 31, 2011, the Atlantic Council Energy and Environment Program and The Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, co-hosted a conference titled “After Fukushima – The Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Europe.” The goal of the conference was to promote a sober and forward-looking transatlantic discussion on the future of nuclear energy in the Europe and the United States.
Energy-Water Nexus in Electric Power Production
May 17, 2011
On May 17, 2011, The Atlantic Council convened leading US experts to highlight the work being undertaken by the US Congress, government agencies, national laboratories, private sector companies, and other institutions.
Energy: NATO's Tool for Success
Rachel Posner | May 12, 2011
With headlines about unrest in the Middle East and oil prices jumping to the highest level since 2008, energy has again risen to the forefront of the public agenda. But for those of us in the national security arena, energy should never fall from our radar.
Roundtable Discussion with Lithuania’s Minister of Energy, Arvydas Sekmokas
May 10, 2011
On May 10, 2011 the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable discussion with, Arvydas Sekmokas, Minister of Energy of Lithuania and an influential player in European energy. Minister Sekmokas provided an outline of Lithuania’s energy strategy priorities.
Divided Europe: The Politics of New Nuclear Power in the European Union
May 02, 2011
On May 2, the Atlantic Council hosted Vaclav Bartuska, the Czech Republic’s Special Envoy for Energy Security, for a conversation on the future of nuclear power’s role in the European power production portfolio.
European Unconventional Gas Developments
March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011 the Atlantic Council and the Institut Français des Relations Internationales co-organized a workshop with industry participants and policy makers from the European Commission, National and regional governments, and European think tanks to further Trans-Atlantic Dialogue on energy issues within the framework of the EU US Energy Council decision to exchange expertise on environmental issues related to the utilization of unconventional gas resources, including shale gas.
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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.
