Energy

In its ambition to become a green energy and technology hub, the EU has to reckon with China’s dominance over clean tech supply chains. For the EU to achieve its goals, it must embrace emerging innovative technologies.

The EU is gearing up for a fight with Beijing over China’s unfair green tech trade practices. The bloc should raise tariff barriers to protect European car manufacturing while keeping Chinese wind energy at bay through diversification of supply and national security exclusions.

Beijing's grip on the clean tech industry makes it difficult for the EU to go green without access to Chinese supply chains. Lukas Trakimavičius explores the strategies available to the EU to reduce its dependency on China while pursuing its energy transition goals.

Myths and misconceptions often cloud conversations about green hydrogen’s role in the energy transition. A realistic approach is essential to build successful green hydrogen partnerships, starting with a firm grasp of the fundamentals of how we produce, transport and consume this...

The White House’s announcement that it is pausing pending LNG export permits, citing environmental concerns, has generated concern in some quarters. However fears that this decision will put Europe's energy security at risk are overblown.

Following hard-fought negotiations, the 28th COP summit in Dubai has culminated in a historic decision to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels. Although not legally binding, the COP28 declaration will send a powerful signal to markets and policymakers about the direction in which...

The energy crisis that engulfed Europe in 2021 continues to be a major source of concern. This Brief looks at the causes of the crisis, analyses its impacts and proposes strategic responses to enhance the EU’s resilience to energy market volatility as it pursues its ambitious...

This Brief examines the oil-conflict nexus and analyses the effects of the recent pandemic-induced oil price shock on three vulnerable, conflict-affected countries.