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.
Energy
Austrian-Russian Pipeline Deal Undermines European Gas Policy
Austria and Russia circumvent the European Commission by signing a bilateral pipeline deal.
Opportunity for Netherlands as Europe Seeks Gas Alternatives
Rotterdam’s ability to gasify LNG could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia.
Crimea Annexation Could Kill South Stream Pipeline
The Black Sea pipeline could fall victim to European efforts to reduce their dependence on Russian gas.
Crimea Invasion Rekindles American Gas Export Debate
By exporting more natural gas, America could help make its allies less dependent on Russia.
German Green Energy a Failure, Studies Show
Germany competitiveness is undermined by green energy laws that do little to reduce greenhouse emissions.
German Green Energy Policy Drives Ally into Russia’s Embrace
Unreliable green energy from Germany is hurting Dutch companies.
Turning Away from Europe, Hungary Seeks Russian Nuclear Power
Opposition lawmakers criticize the growing dependence on Russian energy.
Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port
Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.
Libyan Berber Militia Shuts Undersea Gas Exports to Italy
Militants block natural gas exports to pressure the central government into recognizing their heritage.
American Natural Gas Exports Would Stabilize Prices Worldwide
Opponents of exporting American natural gas fear it will drive up prices at home, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”
The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”
Chinese Leader Follows Silk Road, Signs Energy Deals
Central Asia, rich in oil and gas, is of critical importance to China’s growth strategy.
China to Harness Godly Power for Clean Energy Future
To wean itself off dirty coal, China plans to build its first prototype thorium power plant within five years.
Obama Administration Should Greenlight Natural Gas Exports
Nineteen different proposals for exporting natural gas are inexplicably awaiting approval from the Energy Department.