Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute
The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.
Energy
Poland Launches Legal Challenge to Nord Stream 2
The European companies that are Russia’s partners in the project face steep fines.
Gas Exploration Opens New Doors in Nicosia
Natural gas reserves estimated to be worth €38 billion could change minds on Cyprus.
Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat
Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.
May Adopts Energy Policy Her Predecessor Called “Nuts”
When Labour proposed to freeze energy rates, the Conservatives thought it was crazy.
Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas
EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.
Russian Pipeline Divides German Right
Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.
What Oil Prices Mean for Geopolitics
Chaos may be in store if oil-dependent countries lash out to distract from failed economic policies.
Falling Oil Price Forces Russia to Squeeze Spending
Russia’s rainy-day funds are running out of money, necessitating 10-percent budget cuts.
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.
America to Lift Oil Export Ban Under Budget Deal
Lifting the ban is unlikely to affect prices, but would be of strategic significance.
Hypocritical Renzi Has a Point on Nord Stream
If Germany is serious about protecting Ukraine, it can’t build a pipeline behind its back.
Putin’s Strategy Kills Another Black Sea Pipeline
Russia’s belligerent foreign policy claims a second Black Sea gas pipeline as its victim.
Eastern Europeans Argue Against Nord Stream
Former Russian client states argue that extending the Baltic Sea pipeline would hurt Ukraine.
Politics, Not Environment, Informed Keystone Decision
The rejection of the Canada-to-Texas pipeline had more to do with American politics than the environment.