Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has amplified the importance of national-security considerations in Western countries’ energy policies. But both the geopolitical and environmental goals are urgent
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MENA Oil & Gas in the Energy Crisis: A Thorn Bed for Brussels and Washington?
What are the challenges the United States is facing to shore up ties with unsatisfied allies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Oil & Gas Update: Greece’s Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, Nigeria’s Oil Leaks and Green Hydrogen as Game Changer
GREECE — As the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) became operational earlier in November, a Greek official stated that his country had become the most important hub
Development of Hydrocarbons in East Africa: Political and Security Challenges
East Africa has the potential to experience a gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export boom in the coming years due to several projects that
NOPEC Taking Gloves Off: Qatar Set to Pump $20 Billion into US Oil & Gas Sector
Qatar Petroleum (QP) is about to invest at least $20 billion in the United States, the company’s CEO Saad al-Kaabi said after Qatar unexpectedly announced
OPEC: The Bad, the Worse and the Future
The OPEC cartel and its Russia-led allies have decided to cut oil production, starting January. The deal, which will see oil production cut by 1.2
OPEC Break-Up: Qatar’s Exit from the Grouping Seen as a Political Move
Qatar has announced its intention to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase its own production. The small Gulf country is one
The Next Wave of Global LNG Investment Is Coming
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) demand is rising faster than expected. Accounting for 44% of global demand growth in 2017, China is the main driver of
Diversifying Away from Russia: Poland Trailblazing US LNG Deals
Washington has praised the recent 24-year deal to deliver US liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Poland as a signal for Europe on its urgent need
French Total to Invest in Russia’s Arctic LNG Despite Sanctions
French energy giant Total is going to acquire a 10 percent stake in a Russian Arctic gas project. The deal was finalized during French President