Vanand Meliksetian

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• Is Gazprom About To Lose Its Natural Gas Export Monopoly?

  Published 20 September 2021 | viewed 6,774 times

  The long-awaited Nord Stream 2 (NS2) pipeline is arguably the world’s most contentious energy project. While its completion was uncertain for a long time, favorable…

• The Battle For Control Of East Mediterranean Energy

  Published 16 September 2021 | viewed 2,958 times

  The history of oil and natural gas is marred by instability and conflict. The rise of the Eastern Mediterranean as a prolific energy region has…

• Record-Breaking Energy Prices Could Soar Even Higher In Europe

  Published 11 September 2021 | viewed 5,603 times

  The European electricity market is in crisis as a perfect storm is driving up prices to ever greater heights. The timing couldn't have been worse…

• Can India Become A Major Renewable Energy Player?

  Published 07 September 2021 | viewed 1,615 times

  Successful economies have several things in common, including a stable and reliable energy system with relatively affordable prices for households and businesses. This puts developing…

• Can The U.S. Catch Up With China In The Clean Energy Race?

  Published 01 September 2021 | viewed 1,817 times

  Three giants dominate the global economic system: the EU, United States, and China. Of these three, the Americans are relatively far behind when it comes…

• China’s Big Oil To Exploit Core Strengths In Decarbonization

  Published 23 August 2021 | viewed 2,154 times

  The Chinese economic miracle has succeeded in lifting millions out of poverty and transforming the geopolitical landscape. The country’s rapid industrialization has accelerated climate change…

• Can ‘Nuclear’ Hydrogen Become Competitive?

  Published 16 August 2021 | viewed 3,781 times

  The appeal of nuclear power in the Western world has dropped significantly after the disaster with Japan's Fukushima power plant. It fueled the skepticism of…

• A Major Rift Remains Within OPEC

  Published 11 August 2021 | viewed 4,032 times

  Conflicts and major disagreements within OPEC usually go unnoticed as member states use consultation and decision-making mechanisms that prevent a public mess. The UAE’s recent…

• Russia’s Mediterranean Pivot Will Come At A Cost

  Published 31 July 2021 | viewed 3,666 times

  The overwhelming majority of Russia’s population lives in the western regions near the border with Europe and the Black Sea. Cultural and economic ties with…

• Can Turkmenistan Become A Serious Gas Player In Europe?

  Published 27 July 2021 | viewed 2,626 times

  The Caspian Sea is one of the world’s largest and oldest oil and gas producing regions. During the Cold War, the hydrocarbon-rich area was Soviet-controlled…

• The Perfect Nation For A Renewable Energy Revolution

  Published 21 July 2021 | viewed 1,761 times

  In terms of energy resources, Australia is truly blessed. The island-nation is already an important fossil fuel exporter with the potential to become a heavyweight…

• Why Russia Is Refusing To Send Europe More Natural Gas

  Published 15 July 2021 | viewed 11,089 times

  Rising commodity prices have strengthened the economic outlook of resource-rich countries. Russia is taking advantage of this in a major way, with a particular focus…

• The Mega-Challenge Of Creating A Global Hydrogen Market

  Published 08 July 2021 | viewed 3,085 times

  Hydrogen has become a buzzword that has stirred the energy industry. Although some fossil fuel-dependent countries feel threatened, others see opportunities. And while skeptics first…

• Russia Is Ready To Open The Taps

  Published 30 June 2021 | viewed 13,459 times

  There is economic life after the pandemic. While the novel coronavirus hasn't been vanquished, oil demand has significantly risen in the past couple of months.…

• Will Iran Emerge As A Renewable Energy Breakout Story?

  Published 24 June 2021 | viewed 4,070 times

  Iran is without doubt one of the wealthiest countries in terms of energy production. Not only does the Middle Eastern country possess the world’s 2nd…

• Russian Drillers Rejoice As Oil Continues To Rally

  Published 17 June 2021 | viewed 4,103 times

  Russia’s oil and gas industry has been the driving force behind its economy ever since the first oil fields were discovered in Tsarist Russia at…

• China’s Pivot To Gas Is Fueling Support In LNG Demand

  Published 12 June 2021 | viewed 9,766 times

  Global economic recovery is gradually taking shape as the spread of the coronavirus is slowing in most countries due to summer weather and rapid vaccination…

• Is The Golden Age Of Natural Gas Really Over?

  Published 07 June 2021 | viewed 6,596 times

  Two years ago the world noted growth in energy demand by 2.3 percent. It was primarily met by natural gas followed by renewables, oil, coal,…

• Is This The First Truly Global Gas Price Benchmark?

  Published 29 May 2021 | viewed 4,020 times

  In the world of energy, size matters. Therefore, large producers and consumers can influence global markets while smaller players have to acquiesce to developments. One…

• Will The U.S. Nuclear Industry Finally Get Government Help?

  Published 27 May 2021 | viewed 2,830 times

  Nuclear energy is a contentious subject in the western world where its future looks increasingly bleak. While nuclear power plants are still the biggest source…