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Global Gas Dynamics as Russia Pivots Markets to China

Jul 23, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Erica S. Downs |Akos Losz |Tatiana Mitrova |Jason Bordoff

Guests External Associates Akos Losz Senior Research Associate Energy Markets Natural Gas Tatiana Mitrova Research Fellow Energy Markets Fossil Energy Geopolitics Your browser does not support the audio element. Russia’s energy exports, including its significant natural gas capacity, are geopolitical currency for the country. Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russia was Europe’s single largest supplier of imported natural gas. But since the global fallout after the invasion, Russia is...
The Future of the Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline

May 15, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Erica S. Downs |Akos Losz |Tatiana Mitrova

Commentary by Erica Downs, Akos Losz & Tatiana Mitrova This commentary represents the research and views of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Center on Global Energy Policy. The piece may be subject to further revision. Contributions to SIPA for the benefit of CGEP are general use gifts, which gives the Center discretion in how it allocates these funds. More information is available at Our Partners. Rare cases of sponsored projects are clearly indicated.
Consequences of the Pause for US LNG

Jan 31, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Anne-Sophie Corbeau |Ira Joseph |Akos Losz

Three CGEP scholars weigh in on the consequences of the Biden administration’s decision to pause pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the US to non-free trade agreement countries.[1] Anne-Sophie Corbeau looks at the pause in the context of the broader LNG market. Ira Joseph takes on its significance for the projects themselves and their relation to the US gas market, and Akos Losz looks at the longer term implications for the global gas market and US climate policy.
IEA Gas Market Report Q1 2024

Jan 17, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Akos Losz

Following the gas supply shock of 2022, natural gas markets moved towards a gradual rebalancing in 2023 thanks to timely policy action, effectively working market forces and favorable weather conditions. Gas prices are significantly down compared to their 2022 highs – although they remained well above their previous averages in Asia and Europe. Hub liquidity improved across all key markets amidst higher trading activity.
REPowerEU Tracker

Nov 9, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Anne-Sophie Corbeau |Akos Losz

In May 2022, the European Commission published the REPowerEU plan. This plan aims to achieve dual objectives: (1) reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels, and (2) fast-tracking the clean energy transition.
Q&A | Russian Gas Transit through Ukraine

Oct 3, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Akos Losz

Despite the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2022, Russian gas transit to Europe through Ukraine continues to this day at a rate of 35–40 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d).
Q&A | Potential Supply Disruptions from Industrial Action at Australia’s LNG Plants

Aug 10, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Anne-Sophie Corbeau |Ira Joseph |Akos Losz

In Australia, workers at the Chevron-operated Gorgon and Wheatstone liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants and at the three offshore producing platforms feeding the North West Shelf terminal, operated by Woodside, announced earlier this week that they were preparing to pursue industrial action.[1] Markets reacted nervously to the news and European benchmark month-ahead TTF (Title Transfer Facility) prices jumped by 28 percent on the day after the announcement.[2] The labor unions’ demands include...
Ukraine’s Underused Gas Storage Capacity

May 30, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Akos Losz |Ira Joseph

By Akos Losz , Ira Joseph • May 30, 2023 As the summer approaches, the European Union (EU) is confronting an unusual situation amid the worst energy crisis in its history: too much gas to handle—at least in the near term. A short-term glut can become a shortfall in the winter if Europe slows the pace of storage injections or runs out of storage space.
Central Asia’s Overlooked Energy Crisis: What It Means for the Global Gas Market

Mar 28, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Akos Losz |Tatiana Mitrova

By Akos Losz , Tatiana Mitrova • March 28, 2023 The winter energy crisis, which everyone feared would lead to blackouts, gas rationing, and consumers shivering in poorly heated apartments, did not materialize in Europe. Far from Brussels, in Central Asia, however, widespread power cuts and crippling gas shortages became an all-too-painful reality for households and businesses.