The Energy Forum

35: Hormuz Closures, Venezuela’s New Plan, and Oil’s Uncertain Path

The global oil market continues to be volatile. Tensions between Iran and the United States persist, driving economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The Strait of Hormuz’s

From Baker Briefing: Unpacking Venezuela’s Opaque Oil Deal

A recently announced deal between the U.S. and Venezuela to produce 65 billion barrels of oil – roughly a fifth of Venezuela’s total proven oil reserves – has raised ques

34: Thinking Big With Small Reactors

Small modular reactors, or SMRs, are attracting growing interest as a potential source of reliable, lower-carbon electricity for industries, data centers, and countries t

33: Why Oil Markets Bounced Back

Oil markets have experienced significant volatility across much of July, particularly after the dissolution  of a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., which temporarily r

32: From Mechanical to Molecular: What ‘Advanced Recycling’ Actually Means

The Center for Energy Studies recently hosted its second annual sustainability summit, bringing together experts to examine sustainability challenges from a systems-level

31: How the Strait of Hormuz’s Closure Could Reshape the Oil Market

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to months of volatility in the oil market, but a new memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offered the fi

30: Beyond Recycling: The Global Systems Behind E-Waste

In this episode, Rachel A. Meidl is joined by Natalie Messer Betts, vice president of sustainability at the Recycled Materials Association (REMA), to discuss the growing

From 'Baker Briefing': Why the Middle East Oil Shock Is Raising Gas Prices

As conflict and instability in the Middle East continue to shape global energy markets, Americans are beginning to feel the effects far beyond the gas pump. Host David M.

From 'Baker Briefing': Inside Guyana’s Energy Strategy with President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Guyana sits at the center of one of the fastest energy expansions in the world — at a moment when geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and market volatility are res

From 'Baker Briefing': President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali Explains the Nation’s Energy Boom

Guyana, on the northern coast of South America, has become one of the fastest-growing energy producers in the world. Since oil production began in 2019, the country has q

26: Live from CERAWeek: Latin America’s Growing Role in Global Oil Markets

Recorded live at CERAWeek in Houston, this episode of The Energy Forum features Kenneth B. Medlock III in conversation with Francisco J. Monaldi on the forces reshaping o

25: Strait of Hormuz Disruption: What It Means for Oil Prices and Global Supply

Tensions in the Middle East are reshaping global energy markets, and the impacts are already being felt. In this episode of The Energy Forum, Abhi Rajendran, Skip York,

From 'Baker Briefing': Inside the Iran War’s Impact on Global Energy Markets

The conflict in Iran is sending shock waves through global energy markets, tightening supplies, driving up prices, and placing energy security at the center of strategic

24: Global Oil Markets 2026: Iran Conflict, Venezuela Supply, and Rising Prices

In this episode of The Energy Forum, Abhi Rajendran and Skip York unpack the latest developments discussed at the Center for Energy Studies’ Oil Market Roundtable. The co

From 'Baker Briefing': What the U.S. Strikes on Iran Mean for Global Energy Markets

The United States has launched strikes on Iran — and global energy markets are already reacting. How far could this escalation reach, from the Strait of Hormuz to gasolin

23: Saudi Arabia Scales Back Vision 2030 Megaprojects, Shifts Focus to AI and Energy

Nearly a decade into Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s diversification drive is entering a more constrained phase: some initiatives are moving ahead, while others are being res

22: Training Energy Leaders: Inside the CES Graduate Fellowship

In this episode of The Energy Forum, host Michael Maher sits down with former CES Graduate Student Luke Min, who now works at ExxonMobil and current doctoral fellow Stan

21: AI-Driven Energy Growth and Its Impact on Water Resources

Artificial intelligence, data centers, and industrial growth are driving a new wave of electricity demand, while also placing growing pressure on water systems that under

20: Oil Markets in 2026: Venezuela, Iran, and What Comes Next for Global Supply

Oil markets are entering 2026 with rising geopolitical risk and an uneasy global supply balance. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Abhi Rajendran and Skip York break

19: Oil Market Outlook 2026: OPEC+, Geopolitics, and Price Risk

Oil markets are heading into 2026 with more uncertainty than prices suggest. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Abhi Rajendran and Skip York discuss why oil prices h