... technical issues like transport proximity. In Iraq, the dispute amid central government and Kurdistan has resulted in contracts being annulled with Exxon Mobil, Total and GazpromNeft; as the central government considers that only it should negotiate energy contracts, not its rebellious regions (See: Gulf Oil&Gas). As a result of anti-Russian import policy, Gazprom's European exports fell 7.5% (2011-12), with opportunities becoming more limited, but it appears that a 40 bcm potential to supply UK is still on the table; as the Russian giant only covers 10% of the island's ...
Alongside my typical journalistic duties at ‘Oil & Gas Eurasia Magazine’, I tend to daily scan both Russian and Western media outlets, news stands, twitter profiles, oil companies press releases and alike - for major news, interesting articles and possible leads within the energy industry. Today, I want to share with you some of the findings in a liberal leaning The New Times (2013) article: “Shale ...
... issues? E.U. works with ‘sheikh style’ regimes of Central Asia – so additionally does the model of governance influence relations?
That is a good, but difficult question as there have been evident tensions with a lot of it around energy, as E.U. has been trying to lower gas prices whilst Russia has cut off gas supplies to Ukraine and Belarus [not helping the relationship]. Also, a lot of it has to do with psychology of the Russian foreign policy. Russia should be a superpower and it should be able to throw its weight across the world....
... and gas industry. Before commencing, I just want to give all the appropriate credits and the report link. Please Feel Free to Comment to Discuss!
The report is a co-effort by the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Energy Agency. Also, I would like to particularly thank Tatiana Mitrova, Head of Oil and Gas Department at Energy Research Institute RAS, for presenting this report in 2012 at the HSE.
Report’s Online Link (Eng): www.eriras.ru/files/Outlook_2012_eng_light.pdf
Findings and Conclusions
- Demand Carousel turns towards the Developing ...
... needs, shows evolution of the former’s business approach and the fact that both sides can mutually benefit; the contract is a hybrid, as it is both long-term and incorporates hubs to determine pricing. But equally, the rest of Europe must value Russia’s interests in this interdependent bond as no one else can offer as much gas. E.U. must aid predictability by outlining an energy policy and do so on mutual terms, especially with what pace 70-80% ratio mentioned earlier will fall. Also the legal action against Russia’s gas giant is unproductive as unlike North America – Soviet, Russian and European infrastructure ...
... is difficult. Russia must see to its legal frameworks, logistical arrangements and business climate, for instance Tyumen has been a success as state subsidies increased salaries and population count.
Gert, A. (General Director of Siberian NTC Oil & Gas): State Role
In 2004 the Russian government begun to consult, whether, it should grow its regional energy assets or focus on its export arm. In 2008 the financial crisis dampened much of the progress, but as Russia emerges from the global economic slowdown it has the opportunity to restart on a fresh foot and in a correct manner as the two factors ...
