Russia’s Gazprom Says Will End Gas Transits Through Ukraine
The Russian energy conglomerate urges its European customers to link up with a new Turkish pipeline.
Energy
Escalating Conflict Hits Libya’s Oil Exports
Fighting between factions in the east and west of Libya threatens the country’s economic lifeline.
American-Russian Economic War Yet to Bend Either Side
Both Russia and the United States accept short-term economic pain for longer-term strategic goals.
Russia Cancels South Stream Citing European Opposition
The pipeline’s cancellation is hardly an economic loss for Russia. It was always a political project.
Russia Suspends Coal Supplies to Ukraine
After promising to resupply Ukraine with gas, Russia appears to have found a new energy weapon.
Danish Energy Sale to Goldman Sachs Meets Resistance
Danes are critical of the partial sale of their national energy company to an American investment bank.
Obama’s “War on Coal” Is Final Straw for Appalachia Democrats
Appalachian Mountain voters were never liberal. Now they’ve definitively switched to Republicans.
Obama Deceitful on Keystone XL Pipeline
There is no “independent process” going on. The president should make up his mind.
Russia Wants Guarantees Before Resupplying Gas to Ukraine
Russia wants the European Union to guarantee that it will pay Ukraine’s gas bills before resuming supplies.
In Bid to Divide Europe, Russia Expands “Gas War” to Slovakia
Seemingly bent on dividing Europe, Russia cuts natural gas supplies to one of its former satellite states.
Hungary to Build Russian Pipeline Over EU Objections
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has no intention of withdrawing from the South Stream pipeline.
Likely Future Premier: Bulgaria Could Pull Out of South Stream
Boyko Borisov says construction of the Russian pipeline will only go ahead if it complies with EU law.
As Obama Dithers, Canada Approves Competing Pipeline
With China seeking oil to fuel its economy, the Canadians can’t wait for America to make up its mind.
By Cutting Gas, Russia Forces Ukraine to Make Painful Choice
Ukraine must either leave its own citizens in the cold or antagonize its new European friends.
Bulgaria Suspends Involvement in Russia’s South Stream Pipeline
If Bulgaria pulls out of South Stream, Russia’s design to bypass Ukraine in its gas deliveries to Europe will be jeopardized.