No Mirage: American Energy Boom Coming
There’s little reason to be skeptical about the boom in American oil and gas production.
Energy
Who Cares About American Energy Independence?
The goal of Mitt Romney’s energy policy is misguided. His way of getting there is sound.
Ukraine Asserts Energy Independence from Russia
Ukraine snubs Russia’s Lukoil for a gas deal with ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell.
North, South Sudan Agree Terms of Oil Transfer Deal
South Sudan accepts a fee for oil exports through the north, but hopes China will pay.
Energy Revolution Will Reinvigorate Middle America
Oil and natural gas abundance has the potential of reinvigorating middle America, geographically and socially.
Europe’s Energy Chief Urges Deepwater, Shale Drilling
Günther Oettinger says Europe suffers from a competitive advantage because it is more risk-averse than America.
Tar Sands or Socialism: What’s Driving Canada’s Success?
Canada is generating more jobs and wealth than America. What explains the discrepancy?
Iraq Declares Kurdish Oil Exports to Turkey “Illegal”
Baghdad inists that oil exports should go through the central government.
Arab Emirates Ship First Oil Via Gulf of Oman Port
Alarmed by Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE open a new export terminal
Americans, Natural Gas: Pillars of Dutch Foreign Policy
The Netherlands need the United States to provide a counterweight to Germany.
China Plays Energy Security Card in India Relations
Energy cooperation between China and India throws up many geopolitical conundrums.
Europe Should Look West for Natural Gas
Asia may be a more profitable market for American gas exports, but European trade offers stability.
Why Saudi Arabia Wants to Increase Oil Production
The kingdom is trying to put pressure on Syrian allies Iran and Russia to influence the civil war there.
Oil Dependence Puts Mexico’s Energy Security at Risk
Mexico is losing sight of other natural riches that could improve its energy independence.
Turkmenistan Finally Puts the “T” in TAPI
Many obstacles remain to the construction of an India-Turkmenistan gas pipeline.