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Ep39: Dan Yergin on Energy Security, Being An Entrepreneur, Advising U.S Presidents & His New Book
Jul 12, 2023
Dan Yergin, Vice Chairman at S&P Global and Pulitzer-Prize winning author, discusses his new book 'The New Map'. Topics include challenges of energy transition, founding CERA in 1983, advising U.S Presidents, and the changing landscape of world trade and geopolitics.
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- The shale revolution has transformed the energy landscape, introducing competition to Russian gas in Europe.
- Transitioning to sustainable energy sources while maintaining energy security poses challenges, including potential conflicts between energy transition goals and great power competition.
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Overview of Dan Jürgen's Career and New Book
Dan Jürgen is a renowned energy expert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and successful entrepreneur. In this podcast episode, he discusses his career journey from being a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard to starting his own company, Cambridge Energy Research Associates. He also highlights his newest book, 'The New Map', which explores the changes in energy and geopolitics. The book covers topics like the shale revolution in the US, the impact of Russia's natural gas on Europe, the South China Sea dispute, and the future of transportation through an energy lens, including the rise of electric cars.
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