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Energy

Double-Digit Growth For U.S. Shale Explorers

Apr 23, 2014 at 16:14 | Daniel J. Graeber

Energy companies targeting inland shale basins in the United States are starting to reap the financial rewards of the North American production boom, with shares for big and marginal players…

Russia, India Planning $30 Billion Oil Pipeline Through Xinjiang

Apr 23, 2014 at 16:00 | John Daly

Russia is changing its energy export policy vector as strong demand for hydrocarbons in both in China and in India continues to grow. The recent unease in both the U.S.…

Shale Shock Therapy

Apr 23, 2014 at 15:47 | Julien Mathonnier

As the U.S. continues to extol the virtues of its shale gas revolution, peak oil theorists must be cringing to see their staunchest Malthusian beliefs demolished: the world may not…

Instability In Energy Producing Countries Brings Risks, Rewards

Apr 23, 2014 at 09:02 | Claude Salhani

Along with causing considerable hand wringing among Western leaders, Russia’s recent annexation of Crimea has raised concern in the oil and gas world -- an already volatile sector of the…

White House Delays Keystone XL Decision Until Nebraska Legal Challenge Settled

Apr 22, 2014 at 17:15 | Rory Johnston

The Keystone XL pipeline, already one of the most politicized and delayed pipelines in history, has hit another roadblock.On April 18, the Obama administration announced that it would…

U.S. Oil Export Ban Unlikely To Be Scrapped Soon

Apr 22, 2014 at 17:08 | Nick Cunningham

Whether or not the U.S. Congress decides to lift the ban on crude exports will largely depend on the trajectory of crude oil prices. Oil prices have been elevated…

U.S. Gaining Energy Independence, But Still Reliant On Imports

Apr 22, 2014 at 17:02 | Daniel J. Graeber

Though exports of petroleum products from the United States have increased by more than 10 percent since 2012, regional infrastructure issues mean the country still relies on imports for a…

Threat Of Tough Western Sanctions On Russia Unnerves U.S., EU Energy Firms

Apr 22, 2014 at 16:56 | John Daly

Three days after Russia annexed the Crimea on March 17, U.S. President Barack Obama announced U.S. sanctions against 20 individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin’s chief of staff and close…

Fluctuating Gas Prices Can’t Dent Americans’ Love Affair With Their Cars

Apr 22, 2014 at 08:20 | Daniel J. Graeber

The national average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline may be 15 cents higher than this time last year, but the fact that gasoline prices in general are…

Future Stars of the Energy Sector

Apr 21, 2014 at 11:13 | Editorial Dept

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…

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

Apr 21, 2014 at 11:04 | Editorial Dept

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 | Editorial Dept

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 | Editorial Dept

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 | Nick Cunningham

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 | Daniel J. Graeber

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 | John Daly

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 | Geopolitical Monitor

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 | James Stafford

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…

Oil & Gas Industry and Locals Battle Over Fracking in Colorado

Apr 17, 2014 at 14:22 | Nick Cunningham

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…

Israel and Egypt: A Natural [Gas] Match

Apr 16, 2014 at 17:02 | Rory Johnston

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…

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