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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
Mölsheim Germany wind turbines

German Green Energy a Failure, Studies Show

Germany competitiveness is undermined by green energy laws that do little to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2014October 3, 2021
Netherlands drilling rig

German Green Energy Policy Drives Ally into Russia’s Embrace

Unreliable green energy from Germany is hurting Dutch companies.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 9, 2014November 5, 2021

Turning Away from Europe, Hungary Seeks Russian Nuclear Power

Opposition lawmakers criticize the growing dependence on Russian energy.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 29, 2014November 28, 2021

Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port

Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 7, 2014July 2, 2020

Libyan Berber Militia Shuts Undersea Gas Exports to Italy

Militants block natural gas exports to pressure the central government into recognizing their heritage.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 12, 2013July 2, 2020

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 8, 2013April 20, 2022

Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”

The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 29, 2013November 15, 2021

Chinese Leader Follows Silk Road, Signs Energy Deals

Central Asia, rich in oil and gas, is of critical importance to China’s growth strategy.

Catherine PutzSeptember 8, 2013July 2, 2020

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.

David DowningDavid DowningSeptember 4, 2013July 2, 2020

Obama Administration Should Greenlight Natural Gas Exports

Nineteen different proposals for exporting natural gas are inexplicably awaiting approval from the Energy Department.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 10, 2013April 20, 2022

China, Europe Resolve Solar Panel Imports Dispute

China will be able to continue to sell its solar panels cheaply but won’t be allowed more than half a market share.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 29, 2013January 1, 2020

Caspian Pipeline “Victory” for Italy, Possibly Russia

Azerbaijan’s choice for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline over Nabucco is good news for Southern Europe.

Lorenzo NannettiJuly 1, 2013January 1, 2020

Greece Shouldn’t Get Respite After Failed Gas Company Sale

Greece should hasten efforts to privatize other companies rather than ask for even more time.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 11, 2013January 1, 2020

Argentina Might Lead Wave of Resource Nationalism

Other countries could be inspired by Argentina’s expropriation of an oil firm.

Joseph HammondMay 15, 2013January 1, 2020

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