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The Energy Security Program analyzes the geopolitical, economic, market, and environmental implications of Asia's rapidly growing energy challenges. Research within the program focuses on:
Geopolitics energy security—assessments of Asia's search for energy security in light of territorial and historical conflicts, energy mercantilism, and the geopolitical implications for the region and U.S. interests
Energy and economic growth—analysis of energy sector policies and reforms in key Asian countries to encourage economic growth and offset social and political unrest
The competitive landscape—analysis of the growing role and influence of the Asian NOCs on international energy markets
Energy and the environment—assessments of the environmental implications of Asian energy developments
The Energy Security Program (1) informs public policy dialogue in the United States and Asia; (2) assists in the development of multilateral solutions for regional energy security, political and economic cooperation, and market solutions; and (3) considers implications of energy developments in Asia for the United States.
2008 Energy Security Conference
On April 29–30, 2008 representatives from corporations, government, and academia convened in Washington, D.C. for NBR’s fourth annual Energy Security Conference, “Opportunities and Constraints: Prospects for Russian Oil and Gas Supply to Asia”. Participants examined a range of issues including the role of energy in Russia’s strategic vision, regional perspectives on Russia as a reliable energy supplier, and implications for U.S. policy in the region. Click here for more information.
Energy Security Survey 2007: The Rise of Asia's National Oil Companies
Based on NBR's third annual Energy Security Conference, this latest NBR Special Report explores the role of national oil companies (NOC) from China, India, and Japan in the energy security strategies of these countries’ governments and assesses the major implications of the NOCs’ global expansion for geopolitics and industry competitiveness.
NBR's Mike Herberg Testifies on China's Energy Consumption for Congressional Commission (June 14, 2007)
On June 14, 2007 Mike Herberg, NBR's energy research director, testified in front of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission on China's energy consumption and effects of its energy use. His was a useful contribution to the two-day hearing and put energy supply and demand issues vis-à-vis China in a new perspective. Mr. Herberg's written testimony is linked below.
View the written testimony here.
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Northeast Asia’s Kovykta Conundrum: A Decade of Promise and Peril Se Hyun Ahn & Michael T. Jones Asia Policy 5 |
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The Roots of Chinese Oil Investment Abroad Trevor Houser Asia Policy 5 |
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The Rise of Asia's National Oil Companies Mikkal Herberg NBR Special Report, No. 14, December 2007 |
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China’s Search for
Energy Security: Implications for U.S. Policy Kenneth Lieberthal and Mikkal Herberg NBR Analysis, Vol. 17, No. 1, April 2006 |
2008: Prospects for Russian Oil and Gas Supply to Asia
2007: The Rise of Asian National Oil Companies
2005: China’s Search for Energy Security
2004: Asian Energy Security
Mikkal Herberg
Research Director
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Lisa Weiss
Project Director
Michael Jones
Project Manager
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