Geopolitical hot spots around the world could threaten regional and even global stability, with potentially far-reaching consequences for energy markets. How are US concerns over Russian engagement in US elections affecting American international diplomacy? Given tensions across Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen—and links to the United States and Russia—is there any scenario for stability in the Middle East? How do tensions among great powers exacerbate the risk of crises unraveling?
COP24 achieved a rule book to implement the Paris Agreement but left a massive gap between pledged actions and Paris targets to limit increases in global temperature. How sure are we of what needs to be achieved? Where can we find the biggest gains for emissions reductions—from carbon sinks to carbon sequestration? What incentives are needed to stimulate private investment in solutions and R&D?
Shale oil and gas are making the United States the world’s biggest producer of hydrocarbons. Is American energy abundance shattering the precepts of global energy geopolitics? Will OPEC continue to exist? Will US supplies affect relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and their roles in energy markets? Can China, as the world’s biggest oil importer, influence geopolitical dynamics with its suppliers?
Geopolitical turbulence surrounding recent events in countries such as Ukraine, Russia, Syria, Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela create conundrums for energy companies and investors. Oil and gas are entwined with all these hot spots. How has US energy abundance afforded policy makers and global energy markets more options amidst this instability? How do policy makers align objectives with energy policy tools, including sanctions? What are the implications for energy industry strategies and markets? How can policy initiatives encourage greater energy sector cooperation and investment in the Middle East and Asia?
Policy decisions on oil and gas supply and energy diversification are reshaping oil and gas markets. How are these decisions affecting the price environment, investment incentives, international partnerships, and the pace of innovation and diversification?
Chair: Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President, IHS Markit
Part I: Interim Government Vision for Venezuela
Part II: Industry & Investment Perspectives
The Trump Administration withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran to impose tougher oil and financial sanction. The Administration seeks to use this leverage to seek an agreement that restricts Iran’s regional interference with its neighbors and its missile capabilities, while underscoring its commitment to the Iranian people. Join a conversation with US State Department Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, that will explore the Administration’s goals on Iran and the challenges to achieving them.
Resource availability, technology, declining costs of renewables, and climate change are driving nations to rethink and diversify energy strategies. Oil and gas producers are seeking to diversify revenue sources. Energy consumers everywhere are seeking cheaper and lower carbon solutions. Learn from ministers at the center of the transition of how they manage policy choices.
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