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Adnan Vatansever
Senior Associate, Energy and Climate Program

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Adnan Vatansever is no longer with the Carnegie Endowment. 

Adnan Vatansever was a senior associate in the Energy and Climate Program at the Carnegie Endowment. He specializes in the energy sectors of the former Soviet republics and Eastern Europe. His particular focus is on energy efficiency and carbon reduction, energy security, and Russia’s economic diversification.

Before joining Carnegie, he worked as a senior associate for Cambridge Energy Research Associates (IHS CERA), specializing in the oil and gas industries in Eurasia. His most recent areas of research included crude transportation and export dynamics in Eurasia, Russia’s tax and regulatory environment for the oil sector, Turkey’s role as an energy transit country, and energy scenarios for Russia. He formerly worked for the World Bank, where he developed a research framework for the management of oil and gas revenues in resource-rich countries, and advised the Turkish government on reforming Turkey’s gas market.

He also served as an energy consultant for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory at the U.S. Department of Energy, advising on gas transportation projects for Central Asia.


education
Ph.D., School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University; M.A., Georgetown University; B.A., Middle East Technical University
languages
Bulgarian, English, Russian, Turkish

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What Do You Expect From Vladimir Putin’s Visit to Turkey?

In view of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Turkey, Eurasia Outlook asked a few of the authors of the recent paper on Russian-Turkish cooperation what to expect from this visit.

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· December 1, 2014
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A Climate Vision for Russia: From Rhetoric to Action

The Kremlin’s climate change path boils down to political will—and whether climate change is considered important enough—as well as its ability to engage in serious strategic thinking and policy preparation.

· August 1, 2012
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Golden Rules for a Golden Age of Gas
June 1, 2012

A new special report from the International Energy Agency provides insights into environmental challenges associated with developing unconventional gas and charts a guideline for the rules to address them.

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In the Media
Getting Iranian Oil Sanctions Right

The United States and its European allies can make oil sanctions against Iran work by designing the right foundations that will not falter at the early signs of price instability in the oil markets.

· April 24, 2012
National Interest
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Energy for Tomorrow

China and Russia must find a way to balance the competing policy challenges of economic development, energy security, and environmental integrity.

· April 11, 2012
New York Times Energy for Tomorrow Conference
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World Energy Outlook 2011
November 28, 2011

The World Energy Outlook 2011, the International Energy Agency’s flagship annual report, provides analysis and insight into global energy markets for today and the next 24 years.

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In the Media
Climate Change in Russia's Court

If Russia can create the right incentives for cutting energy consumption, it has the opportunity to become a leader in energy efficiency in the coming decade.

· November 27, 2011
The Moscow Times
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Europe Needs a Roadmap for Unconventional Gas

Brussels should make certain that Europe does not miss the opportunity to seize the strategic potential offered by unconventional gas.

· October 31, 2011
In the Media
Europe Needs One Voice on Energy - And One Pair of Ears

A consolidated energy policy in Brussels will be critically important to the evolution of Europe's energy partnership with Russia.

· October 27, 2011
European Energy Review
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Spotlight on Ukraine: Examining Energy Efficiency and Security
October 11, 2011

As a gas-importing country dependent on Russia, Ukraine could strengthen its energy security standing by diversifying its supplies of gas, increasing domestic gas production, and replacing natural gas with other fuels.

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