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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.

David VolodzkoNovember 14, 2014January 1, 2020

Obama’s “War on Coal” Is Final Straw for Appalachia Democrats

Appalachian Mountain voters were never liberal. Now they’ve definitively switched to Republicans.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 9, 2014November 21, 2021

Obama Deceitful on Keystone XL Pipeline

There is no “independent process” going on. The president should make up his mind.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 7, 2014April 20, 2022

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 30, 2014January 1, 2020

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 2, 2014October 25, 2019

Hungary to Build Russian Pipeline Over EU Objections

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has no intention of withdrawing from the South Stream pipeline.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 3, 2014November 28, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2014January 1, 2020

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2014January 1, 2020

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2014January 1, 2020

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 8, 2014January 1, 2020

China, Vietnam Trade Blows Over South China Sea Oil

China moves a deepwater drilling rig into waters that are also claimed by Vietnam to search for oil.

Richard ColapintoMay 6, 2014July 2, 2020

Austrian-Russian Pipeline Deal Undermines European Gas Policy

Austria and Russia circumvent the European Commission by signing a bilateral pipeline deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 4, 2014November 23, 2021
Rotterdam Netherlands port

Opportunity for Netherlands as Europe Seeks Gas Alternatives

Rotterdam’s ability to gasify LNG could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian energy.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2014October 3, 2021

Crimea Annexation Could Kill South Stream Pipeline

The Black Sea pipeline could fall victim to European efforts to reduce their dependence on Russian gas.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 9, 2014November 21, 2021

Crimea Invasion Rekindles American Gas Export Debate

By exporting more natural gas, America could help make its allies less dependent on Russia.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2014November 20, 2021

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