Centre for advanced research into the social science aspects of energy
Research carried out at the Institute is designed to encompass the following disciplines:
- the economics of petroleum, gas, coal, nuclear power, solar and renewable energy
- the politics and sociology of energy
- the international relations of oil-producing and oil-consuming nations
- the economic development of oil-producing countries and the energy problems of other developing countries
- the economics and politics of the environment in its relationship with energy
As a general policy the Institute concentrates on research in energy issues of international significance or which have implications for the interface of producers and consumers.