Russia’s African Gas Pipeline
September 12th, 2008
A most interesting analysis from the blog “On Political Risk, detailing Russia’s recent steps to move closer to its goal of dominating the North African gas market, a potential alternative supplier to Europe. As the report notes: “…Gazprom signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria to develop gas and oil projects there. Gazprom is already in talks […]
Read more »China: A Third West-East Pipeline in the Plans?
September 12th, 2008
As reported by Energy Daily, China may build a third west-east gas pipeline in a bid to meet strong demand along its economically vibrant eastern seaboard. As the reports states: The pipeline will start from the western Xinjiang region and is likely to end in Fujian province in the southeast, supplying natural gas to the […]
Read more »O Petróleo é Nosso: But Is It Petrobras’ or Brazil’s Petoro’s?
September 12th, 2008
Via The Financial Times, an article noting that Brazil’s recent offshore oil find is set to pit one of the world’s most important emerging economies against both foreign equity investors and international oil companies, and may also lead to the creation of a new state owned entity at the expense of Petrobras. As the article […]
Read more »Russia’s Russia’s Energy Politics: Short Term Impact with Long Term Implications
August 30th, 2008
As analyzed by Stratfor (subscription required), the Russian threat of turning off lights or heat in Central and Eastern European capitals — especially in winter — is a powerful one. While Europe can succeed in its efforts to diversify its energy sources in the long term, Russia is sure to use its compelling energy lever […]
Read more »Iran + Oman = Gas Partnership?
August 30th, 2008
As recently reported by Arabian Business, Iran’s oil minister will travel to Muscat to discuss plans to export Iranian gas to Oman from where it could be exported using an Omani liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. As the article notes: “…Iran has the world’s second biggest reserves but has been slow to develop gas exports […]
Read more »Will India Be Imperial in Russia’s Far North?
August 29th, 2008
Via The Financial Times, an update on India’s bid for Imperial Oil’s Russian assets that we have discussed before. As the article notes:that “…only two events could delay the final curtain [to India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp agreed bid]. One would be a decision by the Russian authorities to block state-controlled ONGC on antitrust […]
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