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OIES Podcast – Key trends shaping the oil market
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In this podcast, Bassam Fattouh discusses with Paul Horsnell the latest developments in oil market and the outlook for the rest of this year and 2026. The podcast addresses some key questions shaping the oil market including: What have been the impacts of the latest decisions by the eight OPEC+ countries on market dynamics, including perceptions…
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In this podcast, Bassam Fattouh discusses with Paul Horsnell the latest developments in oil market and the outlook for the rest of this year and 2026. The podcast addresses some key questions shaping the oil market including: What have been the impacts of the latest decisions by the eight OPEC+ countries on market dynamics, including perceptions…
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OIES Podcast – The Prospects for Natural and Stimulated Hydrogen
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Hydrogen Programme, James Henderson talks to Aliaksei Patonia and Martin Lambert about two recent papers on the potential for developing natural and stimulated hydrogen. The podcast begins with an overview of the current state of the hydrogen market and the reasons behind the new interest in natural and stimula…
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Hydrogen Programme, James Henderson talks to Aliaksei Patonia and Martin Lambert about two recent papers on the potential for developing natural and stimulated hydrogen. The podcast begins with an overview of the current state of the hydrogen market and the reasons behind the new interest in natural and stimula…
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OIES Podcast – Update on China-Russia gas relations
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the China and Gas Programmes, James Henderson talks to Michal Meidan and Vitaly Yermakov about their latest comment on developments in China-Russia gas relations. The podcast starts with an overview of a number of important moves involving Chinese purchases of sanctioned Russian LNG cargoes and the signing of new p…
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the China and Gas Programmes, James Henderson talks to Michal Meidan and Vitaly Yermakov about their latest comment on developments in China-Russia gas relations. The podcast starts with an overview of a number of important moves involving Chinese purchases of sanctioned Russian LNG cargoes and the signing of new p…
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OIES Podcast – Rethinking Europe’s energy trilemma
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In this latest OIES podcast, Michal Meidan and Bill Farren-Price talk to Michael Martin Richter about the complex trade-offs in Europe’s energy transition and the need to balance energy security, industrial competitiveness and sustainability. They discuss the key takeaways from a joint workshop organised by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies a…
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In this latest OIES podcast, Michal Meidan and Bill Farren-Price talk to Michael Martin Richter about the complex trade-offs in Europe’s energy transition and the need to balance energy security, industrial competitiveness and sustainability. They discuss the key takeaways from a joint workshop organised by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies a…
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133: Barbara Shelton on Strategic Solicitation, Curiosity, and the Art of Slowing Down
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Consultant Barbara Shelton shares how deep donor profiles and meaningful conversations transform campaigns. In this episode of ChatBytes, she reveals how researchers, consultants, and gift officers can slow down, ask better questions, and raise both their expectations—and their results. Read More in the Learning Edge Blog Resources Mentioned Connec…
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OIES Podcast – Climate performance of SAF and energy-from-waste with CCS
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In this podcast, Hasan Muslemani speaks to Mathieu Lucquiaud and Stuart Walker about their forthcoming OIES paper which comparatively evaluates the climate performance of using waste biomass for two rising practices: as input into energy-from-waste facilities coupled with CCS (EfW with CCS) or for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).…
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In this podcast, Hasan Muslemani speaks to Mathieu Lucquiaud and Stuart Walker about their forthcoming OIES paper which comparatively evaluates the climate performance of using waste biomass for two rising practices: as input into energy-from-waste facilities coupled with CCS (EfW with CCS) or for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).…
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OIES Podcast – What Next for Oil Markets?
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In this podcast, Bassam Fattouh discusses with Paul Horsnell the latest developments in oil market and the outlook for the rest of this year and 2026. Paul Horsnell had a long career in commodity analysis as Head of Commodities Research for Standard Chartered Bank, Head of Commodities Research at Barclays and Head of Energy Research at JPMorgan. Be…
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In this podcast, Bassam Fattouh discusses with Paul Horsnell the latest developments in oil market and the outlook for the rest of this year and 2026. Paul Horsnell had a long career in commodity analysis as Head of Commodities Research for Standard Chartered Bank, Head of Commodities Research at Barclays and Head of Energy Research at JPMorgan. Be…
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OIES Podcast – Breaking Down the Bill: Electricity Price Components and the Design of Efficient Retail Tariffs
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Anders Hove talks to Research Fellow Dimitra Apostolopoulou about her latest presentation on electricity prices as part of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies annual Energy Transition Event in June, which focused on various themes, including assessing the pace of electrification in mul…
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OIES Podcast – Breaking Down the Bill: Electricity Price Components and the Design of Efficient Retail Tariffs
In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Anders Hove talks to Research Fellow Dimitra Apostolopoulou about her latest presentation on electricity prices as part of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies annual Energy Transition Event in June, which focused on various themes, including assessing the pace of electrification in mul…
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OIES Podcast – Reflections on the Bonn Climate Conference
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In this latest OIES podcast Michal Meidan talks to James Henderson about his recent comment on the Bonn Climate Conference which was published in July 2025. In the podcast they discuss the role of the Bonn conference and its place in the ongoing climate negotiations, as well as the key themes on the agenda. They assess why the negotiations were del…
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In this latest OIES podcast Michal Meidan talks to James Henderson about his recent comment on the Bonn Climate Conference which was published in July 2025. In the podcast they discuss the role of the Bonn conference and its place in the ongoing climate negotiations, as well as the key themes on the agenda. They assess why the negotiations were del…
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132: Getting Started and Getting Serious about Due Diligence with Courtney Cutler
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Courtney Cutler debunks myths, shares the nuances of due diligence and delivers tips for getting started in your organization. Read More on the Learning Edge Blog
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OIES Podcast – Gas quarterly and market update
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Jack Sharples and Anouk Honore about the latest Gas Quarterly and their thoughts on the current state of the global gas market. Jack opens the podcast with a review of the current market looking at price movements over the past three months and assessing the key geopoliti…
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Jack Sharples and Anouk Honore about the latest Gas Quarterly and their thoughts on the current state of the global gas market. Jack opens the podcast with a review of the current market looking at price movements over the past three months and assessing the key geopoliti…
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OIES Podcast – The new US budget bill and US EV and battery supply competition with China
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In this podcast Anders Hove talks to Milo McBride and Ray Cai about EV and battery supply chains in the US in the wake of the passage of the new budget bill, and what these changes mean for US competition with China in this space. Milo McBride is a Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Ray Cai is Associate Fellow with the En…
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OIES Podcast – The EU Proposal to Ban Russian Gas Imports
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In this latest podcast, from the Gas Programme, Jonathan Stern talks to Katja Yafimava, Agnieszka Ason and Mike Fulwood on their latest paper on the EU ban on Russian gas. In May 2025, the European Commission published a Roadmap outlining various measures aimed at phasing out all Russian pipeline gas and LNG imports into the EU which was followed b…
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In this latest podcast, from the Gas Programme, Jonathan Stern talks to Katja Yafimava, Agnieszka Ason and Mike Fulwood on their latest paper on the EU ban on Russian gas. In May 2025, the European Commission published a Roadmap outlining various measures aimed at phasing out all Russian pipeline gas and LNG imports into the EU which was followed b…
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In this podcast Anders Hove talks to Milo McBride and Ray Cai about EV and battery supply chains in the US in the wake of the passage of the new budget bill, and what these changes mean for US competition with China in this space. Milo McBride is a Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Ray Cai is Associate Fellow with the En…
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OIES Podcast – From Scarcity to Scale: The New Economics of Energy
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou talks to the Director of Research at the Electricity Programme and Senior Research Fellow Rahmat Poudineh about his latest paper titled “From Scarcity to Scale: The New Economics of Energy”. In this podcast, we begin by explaining how our energy system is shifting fr…
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou talks to the Director of Research at the Electricity Programme and Senior Research Fellow Rahmat Poudineh about his latest paper titled “From Scarcity to Scale: The New Economics of Energy”. In this podcast, we begin by explaining how our energy system is shifting fr…
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131: #CareerCurious: Aisha Maddox Shares How Curiosity Sparked a Career in Prospect Development
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Working across many areas of higher education, Aisha Maddox shares how her genuine curiosity led her to a fulfilling career in prospect development. In this episode, she shares the power of asking questions, the impact of community through APRA, and the many hats she wears as Director of Research and Relationship Management at Rollins College. Reso…
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OIES Podcast – Issues in the Australian Gas Market
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Graeme Bethune about his latest paper on the Australian gas market and the policy failures that have led to concerns over whether there is sufficient supply for domestic customers, especially on the East Coast. After a brief introduction on the structure of the market, Gr…
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In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Patrick Heather about the latest in his decade long series of reports on the European traded gas hubs. After reviewing the key metrics that he uses in his analysis Patrick looks at the liquidity of the key gas hubs in Europe and highlights the dominant positi…
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OIES Podcast – AI’s Indirect Impacts On Climate Outweigh Concerns Over Its Direct Energy Footprint
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou engages in a discussion with Charlie Wilson, Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, and Dr. Yee Van Fan, Senior Research Associate at the same institute about their latest paper titled “AI’s Indirect Impact…
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OIES Podcast – Green Steel Standards and Definitions
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In this podcast, Hasan Muslemani speaks to Paulo Carvalho about key takeaways from their forthcoming OIES research paper on green steel standards and definitions. The podcast provides an overview of different terminology and examples used to describe low-carbon emission steel in the market today and evaluates reasons why complexity and divergence e…
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130: Bethany Morley on Proactive Portfolio Management and Planned Gift Surprises
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Bethany Morley, Director of Prospect Strategy and Research at West Chester University Foundation, combines frontline fundraising experience with genealogical expertise. She reveals how targeted portfolio adjustments yielded significant results, including a $1.5M planned gift. Connect with Bethany: LinkedIn Learn more: West Chester University Founda…
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OIES Podcast – Taking stock of latest developments in China’s electricity demand and power sector reforms
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In this latest podcast Michal Meidan talks to Anders Hove about some of the latest developments in China’s power sector. They discuss impressions from Anders’ recent trip to Beijing, insights on electricity demand and the latest (rather confusing) moves in power sector reforms. Michal and Anders also talk about the outlook for renewable deployment …
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OIES Podcast – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for electricity systems: A focus on the AI arms race and electricity needs
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou talks to Senior Research Fellow David Robinson and Independent Researcher Plutarco Naranjo about the Oxford Energy Forum (OEF) issue titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Implications for Electricity Systems”. In this podcast, we provide an overview the OEF an…
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OIES Podcast - Update on methane emissions
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In this latest OIES podcast James Henderson talks to Jonathan Stern and Maria Olczak about their latest research on methane emissions in the energy sector. Firstly, Jonathan outlines his thoughts on what progress has, or has not, been made since methane emissions became a focus of industry attention five years ago. He summarises his thoughts by out…
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OIES Podcast – Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)
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In this podcast, Hasan Muslemani speaks to Nnaziri ihejirika about carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) as a carbon management tool and its role in the energy transition. The podcast discusses different definitions of CCU and of emerging carbon utilisation pathways, including biochar production, manufacture of concrete and aggregate materials, and …
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OIES Podcast – The future of Russian gas flows
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Bill Farren-Price and Jack Sharples about their latest research on the future of Russian gas flows. Bill first provides some context for the discussion in terms of the search for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the development of US-Russia relations, highlighting the possibili…
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129: Janet Weimar on Smarter Portfolios and Team-Based Fundraising
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Janet Weimar shares how the University of Iowa reimagined qualification and major gift portfolios for greater clarity and collaboration within the entire team. Connect with Janet: LinkedIn
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OIES Podcast – Gas quarterly and market update
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In this latest OIES podcast, from the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Bill Farren-Price, Jack Sharples and Anouk Honore about the latest Gas Quarterly and their thoughts on the current state of the global gas market. Bill opens the podcast with a review of the current market drivers and the main catalysts of the recent decline, with a focus…
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OIES Podcast – EVs and Battery Supply Chains: Issues and Impacts
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In April 2025, the China Programme published an issue of the Oxford Energy Forum on the topic of EV and battery supply chains. The aim of the Forum was to think about how other world regions are seeking to react to the rapidly increasing dominance of China in global battery and EV supply chains. In this podcast Bill Farren-Price talks to Anders Hov…
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OIES Podcast – Economics of Electricity Grid Interconnections: A Heterogeneous Markets’ Design Context
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou talks to Doctoral Fellow Anas Damoun about his latest paper co-authored with Rahmat Poudineh titled “Economics of Electricity Grid Interconnections: A Heterogeneous Markets’ Design Context”. In this podcast, we discuss the critical role of interconnections in the ene…
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OIES Podcast – The UK’s Decarbonisation Objectives, the Role of Great British Energy, and REMA
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In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou talks to Senior Research Fellow Malcolm Keay about his latest paper titled “The UK’s Decarbonisation Objectives and the Role of Great British Energy” and the latest developments and key challenges of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). We start our …
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128: Smooth Development Officer Transitions with Janna Lee
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Janna Lee shares top tips for keeping prospects engaged during staff turnover
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OIES Podcast – Challenges and Opportunities for Renewable Hydrogen in Europe
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In this latest OIES podcast James Henderson talks to Anne-Sophie Corbeau about the EU’s plans for renewable hydrogen, with a particular focus on the industrial sector. The discussion starts with a description of the current state of the hydrogen market in Europe before defining the nature of renewable hydrogen in particular and explaining why it is…
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OIES Podcast – Decarbonisation in Europe and scenarios for gas
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In this latest OIES podcast, brought to you by the Gas Programme, James Henderson talks to Kong Chyong about his latest paper on the EU’s decarbonisation plans and the implications for natural gas. Kong talks through five scenarios which he has modelled in detail and which focus on targets for future emissions, the implied carbon prices and the imp…
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OIES Podcast – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
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In this podcast, Hasan Muslemani speaks to Dan Maleski about developments around the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), specifically discussing how the mechanism would be enforced in practice and concerns that importers into the EU and exporters in non-EU countries have. The podcast also reflects on on-going policy changes in CBAM that…
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OIES Podcast - Europe’s cobalt supply security: what is the role of the Democratic Republic of Congo and of China?
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In this latest OIES podcast Michal Meidan talks to Bryan Bille from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence about Europe’s need for cobalt as part of its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and grow its lithium-ion battery industry, and the role of the DRC within that. Michal and Bryan talk about Europe’s growing demand for cobalt, how policies aim to deve…
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OIES Podcast – China’s green industrial policy
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This OIES podcast is based on two articles in the Oxford Energy Forum No.143 on Green Industrial Policy. James Henderson talks to Michal Meidan and Anders Hove about their thoughts on China’s position in the energy transition and the role of innovation as part of its green industrial strategy. In the first part of the podcast Michal outlines her th…
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127: Carol Horner on Philanthropy, Life, and Leadership
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For Carol Horner philanthropy is about more than making a donation, it’s a lifestyle. Connect with Carol: LinkedIn | Spiral of Accountability book | Synchronicity Website Connect with Rotary: Rotary International | Rotary of Council Bluffs Noon | The Rotary Foundation
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OIES Podcast – Diversification and de-risking in new energy supply chains: Latin America’s Positioning in Critical Minerals Geopolitics
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In this podcast Anders Hove talks to Tom Moerenhout and Victoria Barreto Vieira do Prado about how Latin American countries are navigating the geopolitics of clean energy supply chains. Moerenhout and Vieira do Prado, scholars at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP), discuss the challenges Latin American countries face in mov…
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