Search: Central Asia,Long-Term Contracts,Gazprom,China,Energy (4 materials)

European Energy Woes

Euro-Russian relations have strained over the recent years in energy matters as certain vested interests shifted perceptions ... ... whereas in the subsequent second post, coming later, we look at China-Russia. Europe-Russia ‘Special Deal Severed’: ... ...? Energy Weaponry Myth: Pathological fear does exist, that Gazprom may in some way use its power to influence Europe as a ... ... developing new fields and constructing new pipes are done via long-term contracts. This is vital for Gazprom, as the lending ...

14.06.2013

Wild World – Dr. Adrian Pabst Interview

... likely to stop looking West and instead go East – as soaring trade levels with China already foreshadow. However, Russia remains a European power – part of... ... modernisation, on the one hand, and authoritarian consolidation, on the other hand. Energy Calamity It is argued by some that the Russo-European relationship has soured... ... preserve Russian’s “sphere of privileged interests” in the Caucasus and Central Asia are palpable. In the South and East of its vast country, Moscow acts more...

01.05.2013

Route-2030

... accessible raising the question: where to go? Aside, long-term diversification from energy export dependence, Russia has a relatively shorter-term option: to expand into... ... (ES-2030) publication; released in 2009. M. Mareš and M. Laryš argue that China’s rise is creating a great opportunity for Russia as an extra energy market... ..., like Kovykta, are isolated by taiga or encircled by canyons – these are not Gazprom friendly areas due to a lack of piping expertise. Besides technical issues,...

12.04.2013

Oil and Gas Digest

... symbolic, as is the case with first foreign visits (See: NTS). Energy was at the forefront of the visit with two different outcomes ... ... USA's hegemony (See: SCMP). Albeit, it is hard to see China not taking the lead regionally and globally in the future ... ... FoxBusiness). The most recent negotiations have lasted since 2004, when Gazprom signed a cooperation deal with its Chinese counterpart ... ... However, on the brightside Gazprom agreed with China in regards to long-term contracts, thus allowing it to develop the riskier fields ...

02.04.2013

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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