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.
Energy
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.
Saudis Expand Oil War Against Russia into Europe
Saudi Arabia is fighting for market share and punishing Russia for supporting Bashar Assad.
Europe Facilitates Russia-Ukraine Gas Deal
The agreement may be a sign that Russia is keen to normalize its relations with Europe.
Natural Gas Discovery Could Give Egypt Relief
The discovery of a huge gasfield off the Egyptian coast couldn’t have come at a better time for the Arab nation.
Nord Stream Belies Countries’ Non-Russian Gas Efforts
Some of Europe’s richest countries prioritize their own energy security over others.
Greece Signs Pipeline Deal with Russia After European Talks Fail
A day after Greece’s bailout talks collapse, the country agrees to build part of a Russian pipeline.
United States Urge Greece to Pull Out of Russian Gas Pipeline
America advises its NATO ally Greece to back the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor instead.
Hungary Denies Europe Blocks Nuclear Deal with Russia
Hungary disputes reports that European regulators are blocking a nuclear fuel supply deal.
European Union Seeks Caspian Gas to Limit Russian Imports
The European Commission calls for partnerships with the states around the Caspian Sea.
Gas Production Cut Causes Row in Dutch Coalition
The ruling Labor Party insists on deeper production cuts.