Turkey’s Political Pipelines
August 9th, 2009
Via Robert Amsterdam, a slightly dated analysis of Turkey’s strategic role in the region that has regained relevance in the face of the recent agreements signed between Russia & Turkey over South Stream access routes, and continued tension between Russia & Georgia. As the article notes: “…Turkey’s role in global affairs is defined by its […]
Read more »Digging For Hope In Afghanistan
August 7th, 2009
Courtesy of The New York Times, an interesting look at Afghanistan’s mining development and mineral potential. As the article notes: “…Afghanistan’s mining ministry, emboldened by its first copper tender and undeterred by escalating violence, is inviting more bids in hopes the industry can eventually drive economic growth and help bring security. …Yet it also has […]
Read more »Russia’s Turkish Delight: South Stream
August 7th, 2009
Via Stratfor (subscription required), analysis of the recent Russia/Turkish agreement to allow Turkish territory to be used for the ambitious Russian-led natural gas project known as South Stream. As the article notes: “…The highly anticipated meeting was widely recognized to have energy items at the top of its agenda, so the deal to move forward […]
Read more »Gazprom Aquires Control Of Kyrgyzgaz
August 6th, 2009
Via Oil and Gas Eurasia, a report that Gazprom is to buy controlling stake in Kyrgyz national gas company. As the article notes: “…Gazprom will acquire a controlling stake in Kyrgyzstan’s national gas company, following agreement between the Russian energy giant and the Kyrgyz government, the Central Asian republic’s ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday. […]
Read more »PDVSA: Approaching Critical Condition….
August 3rd, 2009
Via El Universal, a very dire outlook on state-run oil holding Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa). As the article states: “…Pdvsa has little cash flow.” Pdvsa is looking for money to keep the pace of expenses, lamented Diego González, former manager of Pdvsa Oilfields and Gas. Pdvsa’s alarms have set off. Ten issues bring the company […]
Read more »Trans-Caspian Pipeline Politics
July 31st, 2009
Via The Oil and Glory, an interesting look at the continued “pipeline politics” surrounding the Nabucco project and the entire trans-Caspian region. As the article notes: “…On one hand, Turkmenistan is in the catbird seat. Exxon, Chevron, BP and ConocoPhillips are salivating over the country’s onshore natural gas fields, in particular South Yolotan-Osman, the fifth-largest […]
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