BNR – The big picture: How long will oil remain worth its weight in gold?
Donald Trump is eager to extract oil in Venezuela. This is logical, as there are 302 billion barrels of the black gold in the
January 13, 2026
An independent research and planning firm that develops social, economic and technical energy scenarios for complex climate and energy transition issues. A joint venture born from a unique collaboration between Energy Research and Strategy and Quo Mare with decades of experience in economic analysis, energy policy and climate issues.
We build scenarios that make the future tangible, and include aspects such as geopolitics, policy, space and implementation. At the same time, we remain realistic and also name the uncomfortable truths, even if that leads to a seemingly undesirable answer, because that is often where the key to change lies.
The strength of our collaboration lies in the combination of energy-economic advice with deep expertise in climate and energy transition, and quantitative research on complex societal domains. Thus, we combine substantive acuity, data analysis and strategic insight to deliver clear, honest scenarios and policy analyses.
EqoLibrium offers sharp, independent interpretation of developments in the energy and climate world. With market updates, theme reports and other publications, you get clear insight into pricing, policy and the energy transition. Always current, relevant and clear.
EqoLibrium provides in-depth insights and interpretations on a variety of topics, including energy and climate policy. As an independent research company, EqoLibrium is able to answer your research question based on a well-considered combination of qualitative and quantitative analyses. By means of (techno-economic) model calculations we can substantiate, visualize and translate the results of your research question into a clear and accessible research report. This report can be used for internal decision-making, obtaining policy insight, or creating social and political support. These are not standard reports, but specifically developed custom research reports. Besides performing the analyses and preparing the report, we can also support you with the strategic distribution of the results, for example to the media and policy makers.
Theme reports provide independent interpretation of relevant topics within energy transition and climate policy. These reports are not commissioned, but are the result of our own analysis and insights that we, from our independent position, consider important to share. The thematic reports are part of the subscription to our market updates. In some cases, these reports are published in their entirety.
In the various market updates, we analyze and interpret relevant developments in the markets for natural resources, such as oil, gas and coal. These markets, combined with the growing share of renewable energy, directly influence the pricing and dynamics of electricity markets. The developments and pricing of CO₂ emission rights (EU ETS) are also regularly included in our analyses. In addition, we pay attention to market developments that are important for the energy transition. Naturally, you will receive an interim update from us when market conditions change significantly. We link this market information to interpretations of political decisions that impact energy markets and climate policy. Here we focus not only on policy at the European and Dutch level, but also on developments in surrounding countries - especially when these have direct consequences for the Dutch market.
EqoLibrium was born out of a shared ambition to look beyond the delusion of the day. Thus, we look at the economy, nature, space and the practical side of the story. We also pay attention to how these components influence each other. In this way, policy, implementation and daily practice fit well together. The goal here is not to formulate abstract visions, but to really move forward.
How a research process works with us:
The strength of our collaboration lies in the combination of energy-economic advice with in-depth expertise in climate and energy transition, and quantitative research on complex societal domains. Thus, we combine substantive acuity, data analysis and strategic insight to deliver clear, honest scenarios and policy analyses.
In an initial conversation, we help think about the most appropriate perspective. Sometimes the emphasis is on data and models, sometimes on experiences and perspectives. We look at what best fits your question and objective - and combine where it adds value.
Based on the chosen direction, we develop a concrete research design. We clearly agree on the time schedule, approach and expectations with you. Interim coordination and transparent communication are a matter of course.
We not only deliver a report, but also offer to help with additional visibility of the results. Think of clear visualizations or summaries, publications via social media or support with policy communication.
Do you want the outcomes to be followed up policy-wise or politically? We think along with you about positioning, timing and involvement of the right players. Because research is only valuable if it sets something in motion.
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EqoLibrium was founded on the belief that complex societal transitions benefit from sharp, independent and realistic analysis. We combine the strategic brainpower of a qualitative energy-economic consulting firm with the precision of a quantitative research institute.