What Drives the Future of Global Energy Security? – Dr. Ken Medlock
Global Issues Series I
Wednesdays @ Lakewood Ranch
Dr. Kenneth Medlock discusses recent global events that have reshaped energy security dialogues. Energy supply chains are only as strong as their weakest links. Diversification and infrastructure are critical to resilient futures. Support of economic growth, new demands, navigating geopolitical uncertainty, and ensuring supply security is required.
- Mar 17 2027
- 1:00 pm
- Global Issues Series I Lakewood Ranch
- 14306 Covenant Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
Speaker
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Medlock, Kenneth, DrJames A. Baker and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at the Baker Institute & Senior Director of the Center for Energy StudiesDr. Medlock has published numerous scholarly articles in his primary areas of interest, which include: natural gas markets, electricity markets, energy commodity price relationships, transportation, national oil company behavior, economic development and energy demand, energy use and the environment, and various energy transitions topics. He has testified on Capitol Hill on U.S. energy exports and electricity market evolution, has spoken at OPEC, and is frequently asked to speak about global and domestic energy issues.
In 2019, Dr. Medlock was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of the Education of Future Energy Leaders by the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation. In 2025, he received the OPEC Award for Research in recognition of “a career dedicated to the objective study and balanced analysis of the energy sector.” Dr. Medlock has also served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission in their respective energy modeling efforts.
He received his Ph.D. in economics from Rice University in May 2000.
