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Future Stars of the Energy Sector

Apr 21, 2014 at 11:13

I’ve been watching the indexes -- one day up, the next down.  It might not inspire confidence but as an energy specialist, I couldn’t be happier – energy issues have…

PLUG: Harness The Power Of A Steady Short Squeeze

Apr 21, 2014 at 11:10

Five weeks ago, fuel cell stocks, and Plug Power (PLUG) in particular were all the rage. At the end of February, Plug announced a huge contract with Wal-Mart for…

Where Would Increased U.S., EU Sanctions on Russia Leave Energy Investors in Ukr

Apr 21, 2014 at 11:04

The EU and the US say they will impose "further costs" on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, as unrest continues in the east of the country. Tension has been…

Global Energy Advisory – 18th April 2014

Apr 21, 2014 at 10:58

Delays Ahead for Mexico Energy ReformsImplementation of Mexico’s much-awaited sweeping energy reforms is likely to be delayed as lawmakers grapple with secondary legislation that is trying to make…

The 3 Most Important Numbers in Energy – 18th April 2014

Apr 21, 2014 at 10:49

The Insider’s weekly run-down of critical figures and happenings from around the energy world.$1.35 billion. Amount that major base metal mining firm GlencoreXstrata is paying to acquire African…

Russia’s Arctic Prize Won’t Be As Big As Many Think

Apr 18, 2014 at 19:56

Gazprom sent its first shipment of oil from its controversial Russian Arctic offshore platform on April 18, a landmark event that Russian President Vladimir Putin said would contribute to economic…

Canada Embracing Climate Control Measures to Support Oil Sector

Apr 18, 2014 at 19:49

Environmental advocacy groups put Canadian oil sands on the same footing as a weapon of mass destruction. With limited trade options on hand, provincial leaders are now trying to recast…

Central Asian Hydroelectric Water Wars Heat Up

Apr 18, 2014 at 19:44

Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul hydroelectric power plant low water levels may cause water shortages this spring and summer for downstream Uzbek cotton farmers. Uzbekistan annually uses 53 billion cubic meters of…

Water Wars: The Next Clash between India and China

Apr 18, 2014 at 19:41

A China watcher named Claude Arpi has drawn attention to a recently posted article on the website of the Yellow River Conservancy Commission under China’s Ministry of Water Resources. The…

This Week in Energy: LNG: All Boom, No Bust

Apr 17, 2014 at 18:13

As liquefied natural gas (LNG) gains significant traction with big oil and gas companies—spurred most recently by events in Ukraine even if this isn’t a logical driver—export approvals are coming…

Putin is Losing Eastern European Energy Gamble

Apr 17, 2014 at 14:28

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he doesn't think the European community can do without the natural gas it gets from energy monopoly Gazprom.  With a Russian economy starting to decline,…

Oil & Gas Industry and Locals Battle Over Fracking in Colorado

Apr 17, 2014 at 14:22

The battle for the future of oil and gas drilling in the United States is playing out in Colorado as both the industry and environmental groups step up efforts to…

An OPEC Nation Ships Its First Oil in 9 Months

Apr 17, 2014 at 08:54

Further to my note yesterday, there seems to a lot of focus recently on one particular commodity: oil.Producers within the energy world and beyond have been desperately seeking…

Israel and Egypt: A Natural [Gas] Match

Apr 16, 2014 at 17:02

Israel’s newfound natural gas wealth is moving the country from energy importer to potential exporter, altering the energy balance of the region in the process. Even more interesting is that…

300mpg Diesel-Electric Hybrid Unveiled by Volkswagen

Apr 16, 2014 at 16:53

The star of this week’s Qatar motor show will undoubtedly be Volkswagen’s “one-liter car,” the diesel hybrid XL1, which is able to achieve more than 300 mpg. The…

Private Sector Driving U.S. Wind Market Forward

Apr 16, 2014 at 16:42

The onshore wind energy sector is booming in the United States, where there's enough of the renewable resource on hand to meet the annual demands for 15 million homes.  It…

Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Dead On Arrival?

Apr 16, 2014 at 16:31

The national vision by politicians, economists, industrialists and environmentalists to transition to hydrogen economy by 2030 seems deadlocked, with hydrogen fuel cells projected to represent a $3 billion market of…

Why Angola may be the next OPEC Darling

Apr 15, 2014 at 17:18

French energy company Total said it was sinking $16 billion into oil projects off the coast of Angola. The French major is following the bread crumbs offshore Angola and now…

Is Natural Gas No Better than Coal?

Apr 15, 2014 at 16:56

A new study by scientists from Purdue and Cornell suggests that the methane emissions from shale gas could be much higher than previously thought. The study, published in the…

Opportunity Strikes for Feuding Energy Powers

Apr 15, 2014 at 16:44

The Russia-Ukraine crisis is creating an opportunity for two feuding Caspian-Sea energy powers, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, to become export partners.The latest signal that Azerbaijani-Turkmen relations might be heading…

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