... relations have strained over the recent years in energy matters as certain vested interests shifted ... .... In this post I am joined by the Head of Oil and Gas at the Energy Research Institute of the Russian ... ... conducted. In this first post of two-part special, a Europe-Russia focused question and answer session is ... ... subsequent second post, coming later, we look at China-Russia.
Europe-Russia ‘Special ... ... Weaponry Myth:
Pathological fear does exist, that Gazprom may in some way use its power to influence ...
... concerns capitalism, religion, ethics, civil economy, European Union and wider Europe like Russia, Ukraine ... ... instead go East – as soaring trade levels with China already foreshadow.
However, Russia remains ... ... authoritarian consolidation, on the other hand.
Energy Calamity
It is argued by some that the Russo-European ... ... Has this occurred due to European attempts to lower gas import prices, or more serious underlining issues?... ... of privileged interests” in the Caucasus and Central Asia are palpable. In the South and East of ...
... overly dependent upon natural wealth, but our main European market is quickly becoming less accessible ... ... where to go? Aside, long-term diversification from energy export dependence, Russia has a relatively shorter-term ... ... which this post builds upon: "Oil & Natural Gas in Russia's Eastern Energy Strategy: Dream ... ... 2009. M. Mareš and M. Laryš argue that China’s rise is creating a great opportunity ... ... taiga or encircled by canyons – these are not Gazprom friendly areas due to a lack of piping expertise....
... is to recap, analyse, and offer links to top: Oil&Gas News, Pictures & Videos, from experts and institutions ... ... is the case with first foreign visits (See: NTS). Energy was at the forefront of the visit with two different ... ... USA's hegemony (See: SCMP). Albeit, it is hard to see China not taking the lead regionally and globally in ... ... recent negotiations have lasted since 2004, when Gazprom signed a cooperation deal with its Chinese ... ... Energy). Additionally, Russia was unable to play-off Europe against China, due to the latters pressure. ...