Indra Øverland
Forsker IIndra Øverland leder NUPIs Senter for energiforskning, og er professor 2 ved Nord universitet. Han avla doktorgraden sin ved University of Cambridge og har siden i stor grad arbeidet med den post-Sovjetiske energisektoren, inkludert olje gass og fornybare energikilder.
Øverland ble tildelt Toby Jackman-prisen for beste doktorgradsavhandling i 2000, Marcel Cadieux-prisen for en artikkel om Russlands energipolitikk i Arktis i International Journal i 2010, Stuland-prisen ved NUPI i 2013, og er medforfatter av den hyppigst siterte artikkelen i Journal of Eurasian Studies.
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Det grønne skiftet: Disse konfliktene vil det bli mer av - og mindre av
17.04.2020NUPI-forskere har gjort den første metastudien av det grønne skiftet og geopolitikk. -
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: Academic article
Renewable energy and geopolitics: A review
Denne artikkelen gir oversikt over faglitteraturen om fornybar energi og geopolitikk. Den finner at litteraturen strekker seg bakover helt til 1970-tallet. Følgende konklusjoner distillieres fra litteraturen: fornybar energi har mange fordeler over fossil energi for internasjonal sikkerhet og fred; men... -
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Forskere: Altfor lite midler til avgjørende klimaforskning
07.01.2020Forskere fra NUPI og University of Sussex har analysert over 11400 milliarder kroner i forskningsmidler. De mener en forsvinnende liten andel har blitt brukt til å finne svar på en av vår tids største utfordringer. -
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Slik blir Norge en fornybar-taper
03.12.2019Hvilke land som blir vinnere og tapere etter overgangen til fornybar energi, er hovedspørsmålet bak en ny indeks utarbeidet av et internasjonalt forskerteam med NUPI-forsker Indra Øverland i spissen. -
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: Academic article
The GeGaLo index: Geopolitical gains and losses after energy transition
This article presents the GeGaLo index of geopolitical gains and losses that 156 countries may experience after a full-scale transition to renewable energy. The following indicators are considered for inclusion in the index: fossil fuel production, fossil fuel reserves, renewable energy resources, governance,... -
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: Academic article
Reyting gotovnosti k peremenam: Sposobny li rossiyskiye neftyanye kompanii adaptirovatsya k novym realiyam mirovykh energeticheskikh rynkov
2019Er russiske oljeselskaper i stand til å tilpasse seg til den nye virkeligheten i internasjonale energimarkeder? -
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Is this Russia's Kodak moment? Russian perspectives on the energy transition (KODAK)
2019 - 2022 (Ongoing)Dette prosjektet vil undersøke hvorvidt russiske energiaktører er oppmerksomme på muligheten for et raskt skifte bort fra karbondrevet energietterspørsel på det globale markedet, hvilke konsekvenser de tror dette kan ha for etterspørsel etter russisk fossilt brennstoff utenlands og hvilke tiltak de implementerer...
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Knuser myter om fornybar energi
11.09.2019Indra Øverland ser med kritiske briller på fire antakelser om fornybar energi og geopolitikk. -
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Har evaluert 261 «Belt and Road»-prosjekter i Sentral-Asia
28.08.2019En av hovedobservasjonene fra forskningen er at ingen egentlig vet hva et BRI-prosjekt er og hva det ikke er. -
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Algorithm for Producing Rankings Based on Expert Surveys
2019This paper develops an automated algorithm to process input data for segmented string relative rankings (SSRRs). The purpose of the SSRR methodology is to create rankings of countries, companies, or any other units based on surveys of expert opinion. This is done without the use of grading systems, which... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
BRI in Central Asia: People-to-People Projects
Along with financing hard infrastructure projects, Beijing also promotes soft power projects in the form of people-to-people initiatives. However, such projects are low priority within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Central Asia. The Confucius Institutes, which appear to be an important vehicle... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
BRI in Central Asia: Energy Connectivity Projects
One of the strategic objectives of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Central Asia is to provide China with alternative import/export and energy supply routes. This data article shows that the presentation and coverage of BRI projects varies considerably from country to country. The largest number... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
Wind Power Potential of the Central Asian Countries
This data article surveys the wind energy potential of the five Central Asian countries; Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The dataset presents the theoretical wind power supply capacity in the region as well as existing wind power installations. -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
BRI in Central Asia: Industrial Projects
China’s investment in the industrial sectors of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan has been on the rise since the 1990s. However, this data article shows the recent expansion of Chinese investment also in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Thus, China has expanded its engagement in the development of local industries... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
Hydropower Potential of the Central Asian Countries
This data article surveys the hydropower potential of the five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The dataset presents the theoretical hydropower supply capacity of all the river basins of Central Asia. It was prepared using data from national and... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
BRI in Central Asia: Agriculture and Food Projects
This data article looks at Chinese investment in agriculture and food production in Central Asia. It shows that the agricultural sector projects have low priority within the Belt and Road Initiative. Kazakhstan is the biggest recipient of Chinese investment in agriculture and food projects in Central... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
BRI in Central Asia: Rail and Road Connectivity Projects
This data article shows that most of the rail and road projects in which the Chinese are involved in Central Asia are implemented within the territories of individual countries and thus are still poorly linked with each other. However, these internal transport routes are expected to eventually form the... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
Renewable Energy Policies of the Central Asian Countries
This data article surveys the government policies in support of renewable energy in the five Central Asian republics: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It begins by providing general information and key energy statistics for these countries. It then presents comparative... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
BRI in Central Asia: Mineral and Petroleum Exploration, Extraction and Processing Projects
Mineral resources is the sector that receives most Chinese investment in Central Asia. China and its Central Asian partners pursue both strategic and commercial goals by promoting projects in the minerals sector. Kazakhstan hosts the largest number of projects and receives the largest amount of Chinese... -
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: Central Asia Data-Gathering and Analysis Team (CADGAT)
Solar Power Potential of the Central Asian Countries
This data compilation surveys the solar energy potential of the five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It also provides data on installed and planned solar power capacity in these countries.