Publications: Papers

Accelerating Net-Zero Goals (Energy Intelligence, January 14, 2022)

Oil industry executives and consultants have warned for decades of the damage high prices wreak on global economic activity. It’s been accepted wisdom in industry and government circles. However, the situation has changed. In 2022, economic policymakers in Europe see high energy prices not as a threat to economic growth, but rather as an opportunity to move more quickly to their goal of ending all fossil fuel use. The shift in attitude and resulting policy threaten the future of oil, natural gas and coal producers. Oil-exporting nations and others in the industry should take note and consider their alternatives. Read more here.