The Trans-Anatolian Pipeline, Explained
A new pipeline connects Azerbaijan to Europe. What does it mean for the countries along the route?
Energy
China-Russia Gas Pipeline Should Concentrate Minds in Brussels
The EU must find other gas suppliers while it still has the benefit of being Russia’s top customer.
Poland Needs EU Support to Meet Climate Goals
But it also has a responsibility of its own to stop burning coal.
Nord Stream Climbdown Should Put Ostpolitik to Rest
Change-through-rapprochement worked in the 1970s. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is different.
Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute
The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.
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.