
The Middle East’s next challenge is ensuring a secure power future
With global energy demand on the rise, the fossil fuel-rich region seeks to expand its energy capacity to include renewable and nuclear sources.







With global energy demand on the rise, the fossil fuel-rich region seeks to expand its energy capacity to include renewable and nuclear sources.

Washington’s move from sanctions to force reshapes Venezuela’s oil outlook and long-term global market dynamics.

Factory-built reactors offer a scalable, low-carbon solution for climate and digital needs yet still face legacy challenges to nuclear deployment.

A sweeping U.S.-EU trade and energy deal has linked tariffs, investment and energy security in a single political and economic package.

U.S. policies and geopolitical challenges create an uncertain oil market in 2025, with fluctuating demand and prices ahead.

The suspension of Russian gas exports through Ukraine signals a transformation in Europe’s energy landscape and reliance.

Christof Rühl Christof Rühl, Member of the Advisory Board of Crystol Energy and Senior Research Scholar at the Center of Global Energy Policy at Columbia

Nuclear power remains underutilized despite its reliability and scale, struggling to regain market momentum amid growing calls for less reliable renewables.

Nuclear power remains underutilized despite its reliability and scale, struggling to regain market momentum amid growing calls for less reliable renewables.

Despite challenges, shale looks set to prevail for decades to come.

Global energy markets have proven resilient to crises that would have once caused lasting disruptions. But turmoil could return if policymakers draw the wrong conclusions.

Dr. Carole Nakhle This article was first published on GeoExpro Magazine (Vol. 21, Issue 3, 2024) The discoveries of the giant Tamar and Leviathan gas