The Energy Studies Program researches fossil fuel and alternative energy issues with a focus on the GCC countries and Bahrain in particular.
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Seminar: Future Prospects of the GCC Electrical Interconnection
Derasat recently organized a seminar under the title of "Future Prospects of the GCC Electrical Interconnection" in cooperation with the Secretariat GCC and the GCCIA, on Wednesday 29th June 2022.
Germany’s Soft Power Strategy in the Middle East: Past & Future
The recent Think Talk on January 24th, explored the past and future of Germany’s Middle East soft power strategy going forward, as Germany transitions to a new government.
Sustainable Waste to Energy Technologies: The Opportunities
Derasat’s recent ThinkTalk in collaboration with the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO), explored the key waste to energy technologies and best practices available to achieve sustainable waste management in Bahrain. On June 2nd, at 11:00 (Bah time).
Virtual ThinkTalk: The Basic Principles of Small and Medium-Sized Solar Systems
Derasat's recent Virtual Think Talk was presented by Eng. Saeed AlBalhaddad, the General Manager of Gulf Renewables Lab in Saudi Arabia and moderated by Eng. Abdualla Alabbasi, Research Fellow, Derasat.
Webinar on Sustainable Energy in Bahrain
In collaboration with the Bahrain Polytechnic, Eng. Abdulla AlAbbasi participated as a speaker on April 6th 2021, in a webinar on, 'Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Energy'.
Implications of the Coronavirus Crisis: Oil Markets
An analytical report that examines the implications of the Coronavirus crisis on oil markets, as well as the end of the OPEC+ deal, and highlighting the sequence of events that preceded the fall of oil prices.
The Future of LNG Markets
A research paper on the future of LNG markets in light of divergent views, reviewing the most prominent developments in these markets and discussing future prospects.
Climate Change – the realities
The realities of climate change and the latest scientific findings on emissions were presented on a visit to Derasat by Phillipe Ciasis, Research Director at the Laboratory of Climate and Environmental Sciences in France and Jérôme Ponrouch , Head of Corporate Responsibility for MENA with BNP Paribas.
LNG: Powering Progress
This Think Talk highlighted the LNG sector from a local and international perspective, discussing the latest developments and the role LNG plays in the global energy mix and future prospects.
Sustainable Energy Centre & Derasat sign MOU
In a move to promote renewable energy initiatives, an MOU was signed between the Sustainable Energy Centre (SEC) and Derasat to promote renewable energy initiatives and projects in Bahrain.
Why does Russia cooperate with OPEC?
The latest strategic study from DERASAT by Abdulaziz Al Doseri, looks into the recent cooperation between Russia and OPEC which has come to be known as OPEC+; the study analyzes the nature of this relationship and its genesis.
US Competition for Russia In Europe – Energy Report 2/19
The latest Energy Report from DERASAT looks into US Competition for Russia in the European Gas Markets.
The Importance of Culture to the Success of New Technologies
Abdulla Al-Abbasi (PhD candidate Renewable Energy) reflects on the crucial role culture plays in adapting and accepting new forms of technology and at the importance of recognising this as Bahrain expands it's use of new sustainable energy sources such as solar panels.
Energy Security: International and Gulf Responsibilities
Securing oil supplies is one of the most important objectives of national security strategies of Western countries. Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the security threats to global oil supplies and the implications for joint responsibilities.
China’s Entry into LNG Markets – Energy Report 1/19
China is witnessing rapid growth in the consumption of natural gas, among other sources of energy. Analysts Abdulla Al-Abbasi and Abdulaziz Al-Dosari discuss some of the implications in the recently published Energy Report 1/19.