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Providing insights on energy markets @RiceUniversity’s @BakerInstitute
Rice University, Houston, TX
Joined September 2013
Thank you to all who joined Powering the Energy Future at @RiceUniversity!. Grateful to our partners @UofOklahoma & the incredible speakers shaping the future of #energy and #AI. Stay tuned for pictures and the video recording of the presentations!.
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Just published: a new commentary from @HenryHaggard3 (@RiceUniversity CES fellow) on the Trump–Lee summit. He calls it “productive,” noting focus on China, North Korea & shipbuilding. Read via @CSIS 👉 #USKoreaRelations #Geopolitics #Energy.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung achieved his top goal: a productive and cordial meeting with President Trump.
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🚨 It's tomorrow! @BakerInstitute CES + @UofOklahoma Energy Institute will explore #AI in #energy, grid reliability & future generation (plus a student poster session) in a SOLD OUT event tomorrow: "Powering the Energy Future." See you there!
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The future of energy faces yet another round of uncertainty and change, with the electricity sector at the forefront. Engaging with industry energy stakeholders and conducting foundational research...
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The Fall semester starts today! 📚🏫 The @BakerInstitute Center for Energy Studies is excited to welcome the Class of '29 beginning their @RiceUniversity journey! "Welcome Home" to returning undergraduate and graduate students! 🌟 #GoOwls #BackToSchool
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Why is #OPEC raising production while oil prices fall?. In a new @ArabCenterWDC article, @jimkrane (@RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute CES) breaks down the #geopolitics, quota disputes & market-share battles behind this move. Read more 👉 #EnergyMarkets.
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Something odd is happening in oil markets. Demand is weaker than it has been in many years, yet OPEC+ is unwinding cuts and increasing production at a brisk pace. Some 2.2 million barrels per day of...
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⏳ 1 week until Powering the Energy Future and it's SOLD OUT!. @BakerInstitute CES+@UofOklahoma will explore #AI in #energy, grid reliability & future generation — plus student poster sessions🎓 . A video of the event will be available after.More info:
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The future of energy faces yet another round of uncertainty and change, with the electricity sector at the forefront. Engaging with industry energy stakeholders and conducting foundational research...
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“In a nutshell, it’s shale.”. Mark Finley (@BakerInstitute CES) joined @Marketplace to discuss how #shale & Europe’s shift from #Russia fueled record US #EnergyExports. 🔗 #Energy #USEnergy.
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The United States exported a record 31 quadrillion BTUs of energy last year, about 30% of total domestic energy production.
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Renewable diesel vs #biodiesel: 🚛🌱.A new paper from Julieta Mariano & @EdEmmett at @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute CES explores key differences, like why biodiesel can’t go in your #diesel engine without mods, but #RenewableDiesel can. #Transportation
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Renewable diesel and biodiesel are often grouped together, but their differences matter — particularly in engine compatibility, emissions profiles, and production processes. This new brief from the...
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New Baker Briefing: David Satterfield & @Ken_Medlock dissect the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and what it means for US #energy, from #wind & #solar to #hydrogen & #nuclear. #cleanenergypolicy #obbba @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute
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Ken Medlock discusses the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for the clean energy landscape — plus the key role of energy markets in determining the future success of decarbonization.
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The US can’t win the global #AI race without more power ⚡ Gabriel Collins’ new paper shows why the #PermianBasin could be the next big AI hub — with energy, space & speed to scale. Read more 📄⬇️ #DataCenters #EnergyPolicy #TechInfrastructure
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Texas’ Permian Basin has great potential to bolster U.S. global competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
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What would a Chinese annexation of #Taiwan mean for global security and energy #SupplyChains?.Gabe Collins & @AndrewSErickson (@NavalWarCollege) warn of lasting #geopolitical & energy shocks. Read via @BakerInstitute @RiceUniversity ⬇️.
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If China coercively annexed Taiwan, it would be a devastating loss for America. This paper assesses key consequences and argues that the U.S. must urgently prevent such an outcome.
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📚@Chevron’s new license “will be different,” says @fmonaldi of @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute in @el_pais. Political shifts may push non-monetary #oil deals, giving #Venezuela direct US sales & refining capacity. #oil #energypolicy @amoleiro.
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The multinational intends to produce 1.2 million barrels per day in the short term
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⚡ Powering the Energy Future Conference — Aug 28 @RiceUniversity!.Join @BakerInstitute CES + @UofOklahoma Energy Institute to explore #AI in #energy, grid reliability & future generation — plus a student poster session 🎓 #energypolicy.Register ⤵️
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The future of energy faces yet another round of uncertainty and change, with the electricity sector at the forefront. Engaging with industry energy stakeholders and conducting foundational research...
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What happens to yesterday’s devices in today’s #AI-driven world? As data centers and personal electronics proliferate, so does #ewaste, the fastest-growing waste stream. A paper by @MeidlRachel of @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute CES tackles the issue:
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Electronic waste is surging globally, presenting growing threats to the environment and human health. Rachel A. Meidl explains how coordinated action can help us move to a sustainable, circular...
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Presidential proclamations help shape things at the margin, but the market ultimately drives what happens, says @Ken_Medlock of @RiceUniversity’s @BakerInstitute CES in a @EENewsUpdates article by @MikeSoraghan & @cjanchondo.🔗Read:
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Industry analysts say the president's plans could jeopardize a number of his priorities — starting with keeping domestic energy prices low.
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Can trains move #electricity? 🚆⚡. @JulieCohn8 & Michelle M Foss explore “trainsmission”—using railcars to deliver stored #SolarPower—in a new @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute CES commentary. An old idea with a new twist. 📄Read: #Energy @UHouston.
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Introduction — Solar by Train?In a world where electricity is the currency of both information and energy aspirations, a key question is how best to move electrons. In December 2024, SunTrain...
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Shout out! 🎙️The Energy Forum from @BakerInstitute @RiceUniversity CES was named a “Best of the Rest” in @business 's Energy Daily newsletter by @MitchellFerman 📰.Grateful to see the pod recognized as a go-to on #energy, markets & #geopolitics. 🔗 #Oil.
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Geopolitics-led volatility in the market isn’t good for business, Shell CEO says after drop in second-quarter profit.
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Texas grid facing hurricanes, demand growth, & new tech!💡Hear @Ken_Medlock, Miaomiao Rimmer, & @JulieCohn8 from @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute CES discuss @ERCOT_ISO's unique operations, solar impacts, & #resilience. 🎧 Listen here: #TexasGrid #Energy.
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On “The Energy Forum,” Ken Medlock, Julie A. Cohn, and Miaomiao Rimmer explore how the Texas electric grid is adapting to compounding risks from storms, demand growth, and new technologies.
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Thank you for joining @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute CES and @EnergyInstitute (EI) for our webinar on the 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy! 📊 . Speakers: @angie_gildea (@KPMG_US) & Nick Wayth (EI).Host: @Ken_Medlock. 🎥 Miss it? Watch here ⬇️.🔗
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🧼🏥 How can hospitals cut #plastic waste without compromising care?. On The #EnergyForum, @MeidlRachel talks with Peylina Chu (@CPHI_Events) about #recycling medical plastics, from sterile packaging to advanced tech. 🎧 @RiceUniversity @BakerInstitute.
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On “The Energy Forum” podcast, Rachel Meidl speaks with Peylina Chu, steering committee chair at the CPHI Sustainability Collective, about opportunities for the health care industry to advance...
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