Energy issues have always been important in international relations, but in recent years may have become even more important than in the past due to the widespread awareness of existing limits to energy sources and negative climate impacts. The course discusses global trends in energy consumption and production, various available scenarios for potential developments in the coming decades, the availability of oil reserves and the evolution of the oil industry. It then discusses natural gas and highlights the differences between oil and gas. It will also discuss renewable energy sources, nuclear energy and EU energy policy.



Politics and Economics of International Energy

Instructor: Giacomo Luciani
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module presents the Introduction to global energy consumption, Energy scenarios, Energy transition and poverty
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This module presents the Introduction to renewable energy, Types of renewable energy, Renewable energy integration, Energy efficiency
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12 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module presents the Introduction to oil formation and exploration, Oil extraction methods, Environmental management in oil production
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21 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module presents the Introduction to natural gas, The international gas market, New gas developments
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12 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module presents the Introduction to Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Energy for electricity generation, Safety of Nuclear Energy
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Oct 24, 2020
Frankly speaking this is one of the best courses I've ever signed up in. I loved the instructor's way of teaching, it was very informative & exciting at some points.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2022
The best online course I have ever taken. Not only I've learnt so many thing but also new point of views to change my opinion and give me insights on different subjects.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2017
Very interesting course ! Very well explained but maybe needs updates on current news (even if it may be hard I acknowledge) !Really well balanced between definitions, geopolitics and science.
Recommended if you're interested in Social Sciences
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