Indra Overland

Indra Overland is a Research Professor and Head of the Centre for Energy Research at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), with additional roles as an Associate Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences and Geography from the University of Cambridge (2000). His research focuses on energy geopolitics, climate policy, and Southeast Asian energy markets, with notable contributions to the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report and publications in Nature Energy.

Education: PhD in Earth Sciences (2000, University of Cambridge). Research expertise spans energy transition dynamics, renewable energy investment strategies, and geopolitical implications of fossil fuel dependency. He has conducted fieldwork in Southeast Asia since 1992, including roles as a political observer in Cambodia and collaborations with institutions like Chulalongkorn University and the ASEAN Centre for Energy.

• Recognitions: Marcel Cadieux Prize (2020), Toby Jackman Prize (2019), Kjetil Stuland Prize (2021), and top researcher rankings in Norway.
• Grants: Lead researcher in projects like NEXTRUSH (Arctic mineral geopolitics) and ENERGO (energy governance).
• Media Engagement: Featured in major outlets including BBC, The New York Times, and Reuters.

Current initiatives include analyzing ASEAN’s energy transition, climate policy alignment, and the geopolitical consequences of renewable energy adoption. Collaborates with global institutions on climate finance, resource equity, and energy democracy.