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Geopolitics / International

Middle East Tensions Put China In A Difficult Position

Jul 07, 2017 at 17:40 | The Jamestown Foundation

On June 5, Saudi Arabia announced it was cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar and closing its land border in response to Qatar “supporting terrorism.” Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab…

Global Energy Advisory 7th July 2017

Jul 07, 2017 at 17:12 | Editorial Dept

Is Qatar openly defying Saudi Arabia? It may look that way from Riyadh’s point of view … Qatar Petroleum is raising its LNG production capacity by almost 30 million tons…

Qatar Blockade To Continue As Doha Shrugs Off Ultimatum

Jul 05, 2017 at 15:24 | ZeroHedge

Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain released statements following a meeting in Cairo on Wednesday, after the latest deadline they had set to Qatar…

Armenia To Choose Between Energy Diversification And Loyalty To Russia

Jun 30, 2017 at 17:22 | The Jamestown Foundation

In mid-June, the CEO of Russia’s gas monopolist Gazprom, Alexei Miller, paid a spontaneous visit to Yerevan, where he met with Armenia’s Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Official information about the…

Global Energy Advisory June 30th 2017

Jun 30, 2017 at 16:38 | Editorial Dept

U.S. crude oil exports this month are seen to have dropped sharply to 250,000 bpd, from an average 550,000 bpd over the previous five months, cargo loading data from Kpler…

Global Energy Advisory June 23rd 2017

Jun 23, 2017 at 15:37 | Editorial Dept

Mexico awarded 10 of the 15 oil and gas offshore blocks it tendered this week, with the results of the tender exceeding expectations amid increasingly weak oil prices. Winners included…

What Does Bin Salman’s Rise Mean For Oil?

Jun 22, 2017 at 14:47 | Zainab Calcuttawala

The architect of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan is now next in line to the throne, the Saudi Press Agency announced on Wednesday, paving the way for the 31-year-old…

The Biggest Obstacles For China’s $900 Billion Silk Road

Jun 22, 2017 at 13:55 | Global Risk Insights

China’s grand vision of One Belt, One Road aims to facilitate connections between countries and peoples across Eurasia and boost investments and trade. The Chinese government must not neglect domestic…

Oil Market Gauges Shake-Up In Saudi Royal Succession

Jun 21, 2017 at 10:15 | Tsvetana Paraskova

Saudi King Salman made on Wednesday his favorite son and Deputy Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, empowering the 31-year-old reformist as next in line to the throne…

These New Cyber-Weapons Could Topple Power Grids

Jun 20, 2017 at 12:37 | Zainab Calcuttawala

The forced shutdown of one-fifth of the Ukrainian capital’s power grid last December was caused by a new Russian cyber-weapon called CrashOverride, according to a new report by an American…

Is Russia Overextending Itself In The Middle East?

Jun 16, 2017 at 17:30 | The Jamestown Foundation

Russia’s best chances to claim a prominent role in the Middle East usually come amidst a regional escalation of tensions. But the confluence of diplomatic rows, terrorist attacks and air…

How The Qatar Crisis Is Shaping The Future Of The Region

Jun 14, 2017 at 15:13 | Cyril Widdershoven

GCC-member Qatar has been confronted by a concerted diplomatic and economic effort from its former Arab allies, led by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and non-GCC member, Egypt. The official cause of…

Putin’s Newest Oil Play: Russia Gains Foothold In Iraqi Oil Patch

Jun 13, 2017 at 14:50 | Viktor Katona

The Kurds of Iraq are going through one of their most tumultuous periods of history. On the verge of finally seeing the much-heralded independence referendum, through Erbil is doing everything…

Global Energy Advisory - 9th June 2017

Jun 09, 2017 at 15:30 | Editorial Dept

While this week has seen high-level political and geopolitical developments that hint at a dangerous climax in tensions emanating from the Middle East - as an OPEC rift widens and…

Partitioning Syria: Oil, Gas And Peace

Jun 05, 2017 at 15:51 | James Durso

It’s the 101st anniversary of the Sykes–Picot Agreement and, in light of the non-stop Syrian Civil War, it’s time to ask, “How’s that working out for you?” The Sykes–Picot Agreement…

Kazakhstan Boosts Production Despite OPEC Pledge

Jun 02, 2017 at 15:36 | Eurasianet

Kazakhstan’s energy officials are continuing to officially confirm to the public what is already widely known by now — that they have no intention to stick by pledges on oil…

Clash Between Qatar And The Saudis Could Threaten OPEC Deal

Jun 01, 2017 at 16:30 | Cyril Widdershoven

The cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes all Arab Gulf countries, seems to be cracking. UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, openly stated that…

The Mysterious Rosneft Deal And Its Consequences

May 31, 2017 at 13:28 | Shadow Governance Intel

Approximately two months ago, Vladimir Putin awarded high-level state honours to a cadre of individuals in recognition of their contribution to Russia. The Order of Friendship award was given to…

Did Saudi Arabia Play Trump?

May 30, 2017 at 13:27 | Yale Global

Saudi officials repeatedly described U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh as “historic,” calling his meeting with rulers of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, a “landmark event.” American counterparts,…

Global Energy Advisory May 26th 2017

May 26, 2017 at 14:55 | Editorial Dept

The biggest oil news of the week was certainly the OPEC announcement of an extension of the crude oil production cuts until March 2018. This additional 9-month lifeline is -…

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