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Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute

The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.

Nick OttensMay 10, 2018October 25, 2021

Poland Launches Legal Challenge to Nord Stream 2

The European companies that are Russia’s partners in the project face steep fines.

Nick OttensMay 10, 2018December 1, 2021

Gas Exploration Opens New Doors in Nicosia

Natural gas reserves estimated to be worth €38 billion could change minds on Cyprus.

Dean KlovensJune 22, 2017November 25, 2021
Sigmar Gabriel Angela Merkel

Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat

Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.

Nick OttensJune 16, 2017November 9, 2021
Theresa May Lars Løkke Rasmussen

May Adopts Energy Policy Her Predecessor Called “Nuts”

When Labour proposed to freeze energy rates, the Conservatives thought it was crazy.

Nick OttensMay 10, 2017April 20, 2022
Netherlands drilling rig

Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas

EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.

Nick OttensMay 5, 2016November 5, 2021
Angela Merkel

Russian Pipeline Divides German Right

Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.

Nick OttensMay 2, 2016November 9, 2021
Persian Gulf drilling platforms

What Oil Prices Mean for Geopolitics

Chaos may be in store if oil-dependent countries lash out to distract from failed economic policies.

Ryan BohlJanuary 21, 2016October 3, 2021

Falling Oil Price Forces Russia to Squeeze Spending

Russia’s rainy-day funds are running out of money, necessitating 10-percent budget cuts.

Nick OttensJanuary 15, 2016November 21, 2021

Italy’s Renzi Stabs Central Europeans in the Back

The Italian leader’s stand against a Russian natural gas pipeline turns out to be entirely self-serving.

Nick OttensJanuary 11, 2016December 1, 2021

America to Lift Oil Export Ban Under Budget Deal

Lifting the ban is unlikely to affect prices, but would be of strategic significance.

Nick OttensDecember 17, 2015October 29, 2021

Hypocritical Renzi Has a Point on Nord Stream

If Germany is serious about protecting Ukraine, it can’t build a pipeline behind its back.

Nick OttensDecember 15, 2015November 13, 2021

Putin’s Strategy Kills Another Black Sea Pipeline

Russia’s belligerent foreign policy claims a second Black Sea gas pipeline as its victim.

Nick OttensDecember 3, 2015November 21, 2021

Eastern Europeans Argue Against Nord Stream

Former Russian client states argue that extending the Baltic Sea pipeline would hurt Ukraine.

Nick OttensNovember 27, 2015November 28, 2021

Politics, Not Environment, Informed Keystone Decision

The rejection of the Canada-to-Texas pipeline had more to do with American politics than the environment.

Nick OttensNovember 6, 2015November 21, 2021

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