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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

Experts React: Senators Manchin and Barrasso Announce Permitting Reform Bill

The federal permitting process is hindering progress on the United States' energy security and climate change goals. A recently announced bill from Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) could help address this issue. 

Commentary by Quill Robinson, Kunro Irié, Ray Cai, and Cy McGeady — July 25, 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

Geopolitical Significance of U.S. LNG

The Biden administration has announced a temporary pause on new export authorizations for proposed LNG projects. In this commentary, some of the geopolitical considerations facing policymakers are considered now that U.S. LNG exports are under question.

Commentary by Kunro Irié, Ben Cahill, Joseph Majkut, and Leslie Palti-Guzman — February 7, 2024

European Gas Storage Is Nearly Full. Now What?

The European Union met a key target 10 weeks early by filling its natural gas storage to 90 percent of capacity. This will relieve pressure on European and Asian gas buyers in the coming months, but it is too early to be complacent heading into this winter.

Commentary by Ben Cahill and Kunro Irié — September 5, 2023