Significant research and editorial experience, especially related to the energy and climate change space. Demonstrated experience in preparing long form reports as well as shorter analytical pieces.

Peter Kiernan

Significant research and editorial experience, especially related to the energy and climate change space. Demonstrated experience in preparing long form reports as well as shorter analytical pieces.

Available to hire

Significant research and editorial experience, especially related to the energy and climate change space. Demonstrated experience in preparing long form reports as well as shorter analytical pieces.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Energy Transition Specialist
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Providing specialist analysis and commentary on energy transition issues with a focus on geopolitics, and market/policy trends, especially in the Asian region. Preparing a national-level assessment of climate policies in key ASEAN economies. Completing regular commentary and analysis for clients on global energy transition issues. Writing and updating regular country-level power and renewables sector reports.
Research Manager, Energy Transition at Asia Research & Engagement
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developing actionable research to facilitate collaborative engagement between investors and corporates. Managed benchmarking projects assessing climate policies, governance, and risk management of Asian banks. Facilitated engagement between investors and corporates in the Asian region (finance and utilities) on energy transition, climate policy, and sustainability issues. Wrote and edited research reports on energy transition issues, such as blended finance and transition technologies. Liaised with key energy, sustainability, and climate policy contacts, with a focus on the sustainable finance and non-profit sectors in the Asia-Pacific region.
Net Zero Editor at Carbon Pulse
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
News and intelligence on carbon markets, climate policy, and the energy transition. Wrote daily articles and analytical pieces on carbon market and energy transition issues, including national-level climate policies, emerging low carbon technologies, carbon markets, and corporate and industry-wide net zero strategies. Edited articles covering voluntary and compliance carbon markets in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and US. Developed key energy, carbon, and climate policy contacts, with a focus in the Asia-Pacific region.
Lead Analyst, Energy at The Economist Intelligence Unit
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Global strategic advisory and forecasting firm. Managed EIU’s Energy Briefing product, a series of country energy reports which include detailed energy consumption and production forecasts and qualitative analysis of country level energy market and policy trends. Produced special reports on key energy topics: including Climate policies of ASEAN member states. Wrote analytical articles for the EIU's Energy Briefing website and conduct EIU webinars and presentations on global energy issues, with a focus on the energy transition. Spoke at industry conferences on key energy topics and regularly attend energy seminars: including Does Indonesia have a low carbon future?
Consultant Editor at Infield Systems
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Conducted research for bespoke projects on offshore oil and gas market trends. Wrote and edited market and forecasting reports related to the global offshore oil and gas sector (including regional reports covering Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, West Africa and the global offshore industry). Prepared quarterly “Global Market Overviews” analyzing trends and providing forecasts related to world oil and gas markets. Developed analytical pieces and white papers on global energy issues/policies for industry publications and clients, often dealing with policy impacts on the global energy sector.
Energy Researcher at Infield Systems
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Produced energy and Middle East political reports in a freelance capacity. Completed reports on global energy issues for clients, including a major report on green energy in emerging markets.
Middle East/Energy Specialist at AALC
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009
A consulting firm providing specialist advice to corporate and government clients Analysed US Middle East and foreign energy policies, and assessed political and economic developments affecting global oil and gas markets. Undertook major research projects for clients on Middle East and Eurasian political risk and global energy market issues: such as US relations with Middle East oil and gas producers, China’s energy diplomacy, the politics of Iraq’s oil, Iran and the global energy market, and analysis of geopolitical issues in Central Asia. Consulted diplomatic staff on energy security issues in a trip sponsored by the Japanese foreign ministry.
Correspondent at Energy Intelligence
November 1, 2002 - November 1, 2002
Prepared articles on US energy and sanctions policy, oil market news, US Middle East policy, and the North American refining industry. Reported on news generated by speeches from industry executives or US government officials, and one-to-one interviews for Petroleum Intelligence Weekly, Energy Compass and International Oil Daily.

Education

MA in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) at Fordham University, New York, USA
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Bachelor of Applied Science (Planning) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

SDG Academy X 2020
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Climate Change-the Science and Global Impact
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Climate Action: Solutions for a Changing Planet
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
TCFD Hub
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Introduction to climate-related disclosures
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government

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