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Vanand Meliksetian

Contributor since: 13 Feb 2018

Vanand Meliksetian

Vanand Meliksetian has extended experience working in the energy sector. His involvement with the fossil fuel industry as well as renewables makes him an allrounder who is not limited to certain topics. Furthermore, Vanand has worked as a management consultant for international energy companies such as Total and Vattenfall where he has gained detailed knowledge of the requirements of the private sector. He has expanded his understanding of the energy sector working for the Dutch government where he worked on the development of the North Sea energy strategy.

Vanand’s articles reflect his personal views and are not connecting to his work. He specializes in geopolitics, innovation, and policy.

Latest articles from Vanand

  • Why Hydrogen Stocks Are Soaring

    Published 02 March 2020 | viewed 41,080 times

    For decades climate change was a topic for predominantly environmentalists. Since the early 2010s, this has changed dramatically. The transformation culminated in the Paris Climate…

  • The World’s Largest Oil Companies Are At A Crossroads

    Published 26 February 2020 | viewed 19,822 times

    The global oil and gas market was once dominated by a select group of Western energy companies called “The Seven Sisters”. The unparalleled influence of…

  • UAE’s Latest Natural Gas Discovery Is A Gamechanger

    Published 23 February 2020 | viewed 79,459 times

    The Persian Gulf is, without doubt, the most prominent oil and gas production area in the world. After decades of intensive exploration and production, the…

  • Europe's Largest Economy Is Betting Big On Hydrogen

    Published 17 February 2020 | viewed 33,738 times

    The energy transition is a herculean challenge that is being thwarted by the world’s addiction to fossil fuels. Fortunately, the IEA had some good news…

  • The Oil Nation That Squandered Its Wealth

    Published 06 February 2020 | viewed 29,397 times

    Some of the world’s first ever commercial oil wells were operational near Baku in 19th century Imperial Russia in today’s Azerbaijan. The oil abundance produced…

  • The Real Reason Russia Wants A Ceasefire In Libya

    Published 29 January 2020 | viewed 13,710 times

    The destabilization of Libya after the ousting of longtime dictator Muammar Khadaffi has created an unstable country where states support a proxy in the continuing…

  • The New Energy Superpower In The Middle East

    Published 18 January 2020 | viewed 37,147 times

    Russia under President Putin has regained some of the global importance that it lost after the breakup of the Soviet Union. During the Cold War,…

  • The Superpower Energy Project To Watch In 2020

    Published 15 January 2020 | viewed 20,455 times

    The year has started well for Russia when it comes to energy. Two large energy projects have been finished, Turk Stream and Power of Siberia,…

  • The Battle For Suriname’s Oil Is About To Begin

    Published 13 January 2020 | viewed 37,533 times

    The discovery of a significant oil field off the coast of Suriname has grabbed headlines in the past few weeks. With less than a million…

  • Bringing Transparency To China's Opaque Oil Market

    Published 09 January 2020 | viewed 8,334 times

    China’s stellar rise from backwater to economic and technological powerhouse has dramatically transformed the world’s energy markets. Especially the oil sector has been affected due…

  • Turkey’s Energy Agenda Puts The Entire Region At Risk

    Published 06 January 2020 | viewed 12,892 times

    The East Mediterranean has become a highly contested region due to the discovery of major hydrocarbon reserves which has triggered a scramble for energy wealth.…

  • Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Are A Win-Win For Putin

    Published 23 December 2019 | viewed 22,523 times

    The construction of Nord Stream 2 (NS2) has been a rollercoaster of a project with many ups and downs for both its proponents and opponents.…

  • A Perfectly Timed Natural Gas Glut For Russia

    Published 19 December 2019 | viewed 21,654 times

    The extraction of oil produces natural gas which, for a long period, was regarded as a relatively useless byproduct. Flaring was the most common way…

  • The Worrying Truth About Russia’s Oil Industry

    Published 16 December 2019 | viewed 36,075 times

    The widespread adaptation of the combustion engine at the start of the 20th century propelled oil into becoming the world’s most important commodity. Resource-rich countries…

  • Is The Qatar Blockade Coming To An End?

    Published 15 December 2019 | viewed 74,106 times

    The Middle East’s massive energy reserves have made it the center of many key geopolitical events throughout history. The presidency of Donald Trump has transformed…

  • The Pipeline Threatening A U.S.-China Trade Deal

    Published 02 December 2019 | viewed 20,736 times

    Russia is the second-largest producer and the largest exporter of natural gas in the world. The country’s most important customers are in Europe where the…

  • The Natural Gas Nation Every Exporter Is Targeting

    Published 27 November 2019 | viewed 33,356 times

    Germany’s economy is the biggest and most dynamic in Europe and its gas demand makes it Gazprom’s largest customer in terms of natural gas imports.…

  • Turkey And Europe On Collision Course Over Energy Agenda

    Published 19 November 2019 | viewed 22,099 times

    Turkey’s location has always given it a key geostrategic advantage. Its proximity to the Middle East and the Caspian as well as its position on…

  • The Inevitable Finale Of The Nord Stream 2 Saga

    Published 11 November 2019 | viewed 18,315 times

    Europe is quickly becoming one of the most important export destinations for gas exporters. Production is decreasing quickly due to political and technical developments. The…

  • The $22 Trillion Market Keeping Coal Afloat

    Published 11 November 2019 | viewed 24,822 times

    The global economy has been going through a remarkable period of growth especially due to China’s open-door policy since the late seventies. Also, other major…

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