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Experts React: DOE LNG Study Highlights and Implications

The Department of Energy released its long-awaited study on U.S. liquified natural gas exports, offering a comprehensive update on economic and environmental analysis. Experts discuss key highlights and implications for the next administration.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Jane Nakano, Kevin Book, Arvind Ravikumar, Ben Cahill, Leslie Palti-Guzman, Cy McGeady, Kunro Irié, and Janet M. Whittaker — December 20, 2024

Experts React: Energy Implications of Escalating Middle East Conflict

 The escalating turmoil in the Middle East threatens global energy markets, yet oil prices remain stable. What's behind this unexpected calm amid regional conflict? What could trigger a market reversal? CSIS consults leading experts for insights.

Commentary by Kevin Book, Ben Cahill, Adi Imsirovic, Raad Alkadiri, Kunro Irié, and Leslie Palti-Guzman — October 8, 2024

To Cut Methane, Build Global Capacity

Methane will again be high on the agenda at COP29. There is strong momentum on methane reductions in the oil and gas sector, but the next goal should be to accelerate progress by developing new centers of excellence for methane science around the world.

Commentary by Ben Cahill — October 3, 2024

Oil Market Interventions and Consequences

A growing share of global oil consists of sanctioned volumes traded by dodgy intermediaries in an opaque shipping sector. Energy sanctions can deny revenue to oil-producing states, but these measures also have some potentially serious, unintended consequences.

Commentary by Ben Cahill and Adi Imsirovic — July 16, 2024

National Oil Companies Need Help to Cut Methane Emissions

National oil companies produce about half of the world’s oil and gas but are lagging on methane reductions. These companies made important pledges at COP28, but progress is limited and NOCs need more efficient ways to access advice and technical support.

Commentary by Ben Cahill — June 27, 2024

How Japan Thinks about Energy Security

Resource scarcity and import dependence raise the stakes in Japan’s energy transition planning. The country must meet its decarbonization pledges while also maintaining a safety net in case its efforts fall short. 

Brief by Ben Cahill, Jane Nakano, and Kunro Irié — May 22, 2024

EU Methane Rules: Impact for Global LNG Exporters

The European Union is finalizing methane regulations covering domestic production and imports of fossil fuels. These rules have important implications for global gas suppliers, including U.S. LNG exporters.

Brief by Ben Cahill and Hatley Post — May 3, 2024

Oil Market Risks Start to Resonate

Oil market sentiment is changing. With traders anticipating tighter crude and product fundamentals for the rest of the year, markets are more sensitive to geopolitical risks in the Middle East. 

Commentary by Ben Cahill and Raad Alkadiri — April 10, 2024