David Pumphrey

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Energy Security and Climate Change Program
David Pumphrey

David Pumphrey is a senior associate of the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program. He has extensive public-sector experience in international energy security issues. He was most recently deputy assistant secretary for international energy cooperation at the Department of Energy.

During his career with the federal government, he led the development and implementation of policy initiatives with individual countries and multilateral energy organizations. He was responsible for policy engagement with numerous key energy-producing and energy-consuming countries, including China, India, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union. Pumphrey represented the U.S. government on the technical committees of the International Energy Agency and the Energy Working Group of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. He also represented the Department of Energy in the negotiations of the energy-related sections of the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Pumphrey received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Duke University and a master’s degree in economics from George Mason University. He has spoken extensively on international energy issues and testified before Congress on energy security issues related to China and India.

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Energy 360°

Mexico and NAFTA: Energy & Geopolitics

Mexico has been undergoing major changes in recent years, both politically and in its energy sector with the Reforma Energética. Adding to this period of change is the looming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, spurred by the United States. 

Podcast Episode by Adam Sieminski and David Pumphrey — August 14, 2017

CSIS Energy 360

Report Rollout: North American Oil Infrastructure

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program is pleased to host the rollout of its newly released report, Delivering the Goods: Making the Most of North America’s Evolving Oil Infrastructure.

Event by Sarah Ladislaw , David Pumphrey , and Kevin Book — February 26, 2015

North America Crude-by-Rail Safety Update

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program released an issue paper, "Safety of Crude Oil by Rail," in March 2014 detailing crude-by-rail safety concerns and regulatory action.

Report by Sarah Ladislaw , David Pumphrey , Lisa Hyland , and Michelle Melton — May 22, 2014

BP Energy Outlook 2035

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted Mark Finley, General Manager for Global Energy Markets and U.S. Economics at BP, to present BP's Energy Outlook 2035.

Event by Sarah Ladislaw and David Pumphrey — March 14, 2014

Safety of Crude Oil by Rail

In the last several years, rail has come to play an important role in the transportation of growing U.S. crude oil production.

Report by David Pumphrey , Lisa Hyland , and Michelle Melton — March 6, 2014