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The Energy Forum

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy

Hosted by experts at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University"s Baker Institute for Public Policy, “The Energy Forum” brings together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore key topics in energy and sustainability.

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22: Training Energy Leaders: Inside the CES Graduate...

The Energy Forum ·

2026/02/19

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 Kannegieter to discuss what it’s like pursuing a PhD through Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES).They explain how the program blends rigorous academic training with real-world application, and how working alongside policy researchers, industry experts, and global stakeholders builds not only technical

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30:16

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

The Energy Forum ·

2026/01/30

Artificial intelligence, data centers, and industrial growth are driving a new wave of electricity demand, while also placing growing pressure on water systems that underpin energy and infrastructure development.In this special cross-posted episode from "Talking Under Water," hosted by Bob Crossen of Endeavor Business Media, Gabriel Collins of the Center for Energy Studies at the Baker Institute examines how water availability and cost are increasingly shaping decisions across energy and industrial

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22:05

20: Oil Markets in 2026: Venezuela, Iran, and What...

The Energy Forum ·

2026/01/14

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 down what recent political developments in Venezuela and Iran could mean for crude oil production, prices, and long-term investment decisions.This episode provides a timely look at where oil markets may be headed, what could tighten or loosen global balances, and why Venezuela could once again become strategically important for

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32:45

19: Oil Market Outlook 2026: OPEC+, Geopolitics, and...

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2025/12/17

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 have remained resilient despite apparent oversupply. They examine OPEC+ supply discipline, non-OPEC production growth, China’s oil stockpiling, and what these forces mean for market balance. The conversation also explores geopolitics, sanctions, and tightening refining capacity, raising the risk that today’s soft crude prices could

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33:54

18: What Is the Future of Hydrogen as a Fuel?

The Energy Forum ·

2025/11/12

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” energy and transportation policy fellow Ed Emmett talks with Michael Graff, former chairman and CEO of American Air Liquide, about hydrogen’s past, present, and future. Together, they explore how this versatile fuel fits into today’s energy transition and what it will take to make it a truly global solution.This conversation was recorded on Oct. 29, 2025. Follow Ed Emmett on X (@EdEmmett) and LinkedIn. You can follow @BakerInstitute and @CES_Baker_Inst on X,

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28:38

17: Oil Markets: Resilience, Risks, and What’s Next

The Energy Forum ·

2025/10/28

CES non-resident fellows Abhi Rajendran of Energy Intelligence and Skip York of Turner Mason & Co. join The Energy Forum to examine the state of global oil markets in 2025. Drawing on themes from the Annual Energy Summit (Panel: 1:15:49 – 2:20:39) and the latest Energy Insights Report, they discuss market flexibility, risk premiums, shale’s slowdown, and what to watch as prices test new lows heading into 2026.Subscribe and listen to The Energy Forum on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast

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30:03

16: Students in Energy: Building Careers for a...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/09/23

The energy sector is evolving fast, and so are the opportunities for the next generation. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Michael Maher, chief of research operations at the Center for Energy Studies, and Nicole Van Den Heuvel, associate dean of students and executive director of Rice University’s Center for Career Development, explore how students are preparing for careers across oil and gas, renewables, consulting, finance, and beyond. They discuss what employers value most, how recruiting

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25:14

15: Resilient Supply Chains and the Future of Oil...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Center for Energy Studies nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran, director of oil markets research at Energy Intelligence, and Skip York, energy economist and industry strategist, explore why markets look more resilient today than a decade ago, how supply chains have adapted, and the signals to watch as we move toward 2026. This year’s Energy Summit, which the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies and Baker Botts will co-host on Oct. 7-8, will further examine

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32:03

14: Advanced Recycling: Potential, Controversy, and...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/08/05

This is Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of advanced recycling. In this episode, Rachel Meidl continues her conversation with Marco Castaldi, professor of chemical engineering at the City College of New York, to examine the science and policy landscape shaping the future of plastic waste management.They unpack the major categories of advanced recycling and explore why these technologies are often misunderstood or mischaracterized. This episode looks at what it will take to scale advanced

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29:12

13: Advanced Recycling: Potential, Controversy, and...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/08/05

Despite decades of effort, only about 9% of plastic waste is successfully recycled. The vast majority ends up in landfills or incinerators. In Part 1 of this two-part episode of “The Energy Forum,” Rachel Meidl is joined by Marco Castaldi, professor of chemical engineering at the City College of New York, to unpack the complex world of advanced recycling, also known as chemical or molecular recycling. They discuss what advanced recycling actually is, how it differs from traditional mechanical

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27:24

12: 2025 Oil Prices and Demand Outlook: OPEC+, Shale,...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” we explore what’s shaping the global oil market as we head into the second half of 2025 and beyond. Center for Energy Studies nonresident fellows Abhi Rajendran and Skip York break down why oil demand surprised to the upside in early 2025, how OPEC+ is phasing out production cuts, and why non-OPEC supply growth is slowing. They examine the factors influencing prices through 2026 and what global demand might look like heading toward 2030 and beyond.

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27:43

11: Can Hospitals Be Sustainable? Rethinking Plastics...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/07/22

The health care sector produces a significant amount of plastic waste, much of it non-contaminated and potentially recyclable. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Rachel Meidl, deputy director of the Center for Energy Studies and fellow in energy and sustainability, speaks with Peylina Chu, steering committee chair at the CPHI Sustainability Collective and former executive director of the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council, about opportunities for the industry to advance sustainability

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30:44

10: Texas Grid Evolution and Its Intersection with...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Ken Medlock sits down with Julie Cohn, a Center for Energy Studies (CES) nonresident scholar and research historian, and Miaomiao Rimmer, CES research manager, to explore how the Texas electric grid is adapting to compounding risks from storms, demand growth, and new technologies. They trace the evolution of ERCOT, unpack the dynamics of solar inverters and grid stability, and introduce a new CES dashboard that visualizes 75 years of disaster exposure

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23:48

9: The Israel-Iran Conflict and Oil Market Uncertainty

The Energy Forum ·

2025/06/08

Conflict in the Middle East is shaking the global oil market. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Abhi Rajendran, a nonresident fellow at CES and Director of Research and Advisory at Energy Intelligence, speaks with Skip York, a nonresident fellow at CES and expert in global market dynamics and upstream strategy, about how escalating geopolitical risk has elevated concerns about global oil supply and is driving oil price volatility. Together, they discuss this and more to facilitate a better

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36:28

8: The Future of Critical Minerals and Materials

The Energy Forum ·

2025/04/10

This episode of “The Energy Forum” takes a deep dive into critical minerals and materials geoeconomics, a space where national security, industrial policy, and global competition intersect. Featuring Michelle Michot Foss, Baker Institute fellow in energy, minerals, and materials; Gabriel Collins, the institute’s Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs; and Vinod Veedu, assistant vice president of Rice University’s Office of Research, the conversation builds on a new

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24:49

7: The Challenges and Opportunities of Medical...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/04/03

Medical plastic waste is a growing environmental and public health concern, yet only a small percentage is recycled, with the majority ending up in landfills or incinerators. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Rachel Meidl, Center for Energy Studies deputy director and fellow in energy and sustainability at the Baker Institute, sits down with Linette Leadon, director of environmental health and safety at MD Anderson, to explore the complexities of medical plastic waste management. They

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6: The Role of Ammonia in the Future of Fuels

The Energy Forum ·

2025/02/28

Can ammonia be the next big fuel for transportation? In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Ed Emmett sits down with Joel Moser, chief executive officer of First Ammonia LLC, to explore the potential of ammonia as a scalable, low-carbon energy source. They discuss the technology behind ammonia fuel, its advantages over other alternatives, and the hurdles that must be overcome for widespread adoption. With industries looking for cleaner fuel solutions, could ammonia be a key player in the

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30:57

5: Exploring the Future of the Middle East Energy...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/01/30

In Part 2 of their two-part discussion, Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies experts Jim Krane, Osamah Alsayegh, and Salem Alhajraf continue to explore the evolving energy landscape of the Middle East. They further examine the region’s approach to balancing economic growth with environmental priorities, assess OPEC’s evolving role in global energy markets, and explore the long-term economic and policy implications of Kuwait’s heavily subsidized electricity. This episode was recorded on

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19:22

4: Exploring the Future of the Middle East Energy...

The Energy Forum ·

2025/01/30

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies experts Jim Krane, Osamah Alsayegh, and Salem Alhajraf explore the dynamic energy landscape of the Middle East. Together, they examine how the region balances economic growth with environmental priorities, the influence of OPEC on global energy markets, and the economic impacts of Kuwait’s heavily subsidized electricity. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part discussion. This episode was recorded on Jan. 24, 2024

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22:59

3: Securing Texas’ Future Through Smart Water...

The Energy Forum ·

2024/12/17

In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” we delve into a pivotal report authored by Gabriel Collins, Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, and commissioned by Texas 2036. The study outlines the immense economic risks posed by prolonged droughts and emphasizes the critical need for strategic investments in water infrastructure to protect Texas’ $2.5 trillion economy. Join host Gabriel Collins as he engages in a

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