... malachite and tantalite are a curse for D.R. Congo, then oil must be the penultimate stained Holy Grail of the ... ... this year’s IMEMO RAN event; the “Oil & Gas Dialogue” (26/04/13). As usual, I will offer ... ... petroleum products. Again, the seven sisters preferred long-term contracts and also used modern concessional ... ... the US will be able to overtake Saudi Arabia and Russia as some reports argue by 2017-2020, but potentially ... ... for manipulators, its frankly shocking. Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) highlight that from ...
... prosperity across Asia, South America and even Africa, the global energy balance is tipping, particularly as the new economic frontiers are moving at unprecedented pace. LUKoil's 2025 report focuses on these shifts with regards ... ... allowing one to peek at the global energy landscape via the lens of a Russian oil major. As usual, I also add extra weblinks and interesting ... ... Full Book).
LUKoil Report Link: "Global trends in oil & gas markets to 2025"
Oil Prices are Up, Up, and Away! ... ... need an extra 50 bcm on top of the existing contracts as certain long-term contracts end, but supply will increase by 250 bcm in ...
... especially, in contrast to the economically and politically stagnating West. However, for Russia, this re-emergence plays an exceptional role which stirs much uncertainty and... ... mistrust, as once this giant wipes of the rheum around its eyes and springs back full of energy, its only natural room to manoeuvre seems northwards. Even if the world does... ... is the second post in this special series and once again I am joined by the Head of Oil and Gas at the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Tatiana...
Euro-Russian relations have strained over the recent years in energy matters as certain vested interests shifted perceptions into the realm of what ... ... and domestic challenges will be discussed. In this post I am joined by the Head of Oil and Gas at the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Tatiana... ... as all the loans for developing new fields and constructing new pipes are done via long-term contracts. This is vital for Gazprom, as the lending banks absolutely adore...
... religion, ethics, civil economy, European Union and wider Europe like Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. He is an Associate Editor of the journal ... ... system, its agents, or other factors?
The continuous eurozone turmoil provides a microcosm for the wider global economy. It has variously ... ... and authoritarian consolidation, on the other hand.
Energy Calamity
It is argued by some that the Russo-European ... ... anti-Russian stance. Has this occurred due to European attempts to lower gas import prices, or more serious underlining issues? Europe’s ...
... interest in the Renaissance's jack of all trades. However, on a serious note, Russia is facing perhaps one of the biggest challenges in the upcoming decade as its... ... 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... ... following link for the Energy Policy journal article on which this post builds upon: "Oil & Natural Gas in Russia's Eastern Energy Strategy: Dream or Reality. Also, please feel...
... Digest. My aim here is to recap, analyse, and offer links to top: Oil&Gas News, Pictures & Videos, from experts and institutions I follow.... ... comment below!
March's Top News:
- Xi Jinping... From Russia With Love:
Xi Jinping visit to Russia was highly symbolic, as is the case with first foreign visits (See: NTS). Energy was at the forefront of the visit with two different outcomes ... ... However, on the brightside Gazprom agreed with China in regards to long-term contracts, thus allowing it to develop the riskier fields ...
... consults companies on political risk in the region.
What are the main political, military and economic interests of the Russian Federation in Central Asia? Do these interests align or conflict with the regional interests and how have they affected ... .... So the Russian population in Central Asia is the key political interest of Russia, with the other interest being of course energy. The integrated transportation system for oil and gas, which existed since the Soviet period, still mainly runs through Russia and it is very keen on maintaining this system. In ...
... changes, how to adapt to them if they occur and what if sceptics are right?
«Oil and Gas Dialogue: Russian Gas in the European Market» Joint International Forum held at IMEMO RAN... ... RAN Academic and Associate Director of IMEMO RAN, and Eric Dam, General Director of Energy Delta Institute.
Optimism Remains Thin in the Air:
As the world continues... ... peculiarly even its own interests as it is undermining its own energy security.
Long-Term Contracts a No-No:
An area of contention stimulating uncertainty is the...
... climate and unstable political atmosphere across many energy exporting states, thus in all building up naturally ... ... overly optimistic mood. However, in respect to the Russia situation it was far from bleak as instability ... ... sector will experience price turbulence. In regards to oil, official forecasts estimate that global output ... ... being a double-standard as it tends to avoid Russian long-term contracts by saying short-term hub trading ... ... particular attention; for instance in respect to gas, China opposes paying over $290 per 1000 cubic ...
