Research

Overview

The following summarizes the current and planned areas of research and study by staff of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, within its broad research remit, which covers the social science aspects of energy with a view to stimulating international interaction and understanding between producers and consumers. Areas of focus continue to be the economics and politics associated with developing various sources of energy supply, both primary and secondary, with special attention to the sociological and environmental aspects. Emphasis is given to improving understanding of the international and geopolitical forces and tensions that influence government policies and in turn affect investment decisions in the energy sector.

The specific subjects of current research, while set within these broad lines, necessarily reflect the particular research capacities, skills and interests of the staff.Access—both in terms of access to resources by firms, and access to energy services for the poor in developing countries—along with price formation, competition, regulation, policy, security, environment and investment, are some of the key themes animating our inquiries.

Current Projects

Electricity

Energy Policy

Environment

Natural Gas

Oil Markets and Prices

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