Clayton Seigle

Senior Fellow and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Clayton Seigle

Clayton Seigle is a senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and holds the James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics. An experienced energy industry analyst with specialization in market intelligence and political risk, Clay provides policymakers and corporate leaders with thought leadership and strategic insights to navigate regional and global energy security challenges. Previously, Clay led the Global Oil Service at Rapidan Energy Group. Prior to Rapidan, he served in analytical and leadership roles at Vortexa, Genscape, Maxar, IHS, Enron, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Clay has been a commentator on CNBC, CNN, and Bloomberg Television and a contributor at Petroleum Economist, and has been interviewed in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Houston Chronicle, Reuters, and Sky News. He serves on the Board of Directors at the Houston Committee on Foreign Relations and is a past vice president of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics. Clay holds a master’s degree in international relations and economics from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Energy in the Trade War Crossfire

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program as we discuss the policy and industry implications of the escalating trade war.

Event — April 8, 2025

Carrots, Sticks, and Sledgehammers

Since his second term began on January 20, 2025, President Trump has clearly signaled a desire for lower oil prices. Trump has associated the benefits of lower energy prices with strategic priorities. What are the president's options for reducing U.S. oil prices? 

Report by Clayton Seigle — February 28, 2025

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Carrots, Sticks, and Sledgehammers

An audio version of “Carrots, Sticks, and Sledgehammers,” a new report by CSIS's Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Clayton Seigle — February 28, 2025

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The Transition: Looking Back and Moving Forward

On the final episode of “The Transition”, Joseph and Quill reflect on what we have learned and what is next alongside Clay Seigle, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s new senior fellow.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Clayton Seigle — February 14, 2025

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The Transition: Leveraging Liquid Gold

This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the global oil market and the power of oil sanctions with Clay Seigle, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s new Senior Fellow and James R. Schlesinger Chair for Energy and Geopolitics.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Clayton Seigle — January 22, 2025

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Russian Oil Sanctions Demand Persistence

An audio version of “Russian Oil Sanctions Demand Persistence,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Clayton Seigle — January 21, 2025

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Russian Oil Sanctions Demand Persistence

The new U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia will succeed in reducing Moscow’s oil revenues. But policymakers should be on guard for evasion tactics, including shell companies and surreptitious cargo transfers, and prepare for a medium-term campaign to retain the upper hand.

Commentary by Clayton Seigle — January 14, 2025