The Vienna agreement from 14 July 2015 on Iran’s nuclear activities was a game changer for the oil market in the Middle East. The oil
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Egypt – New Gas Platform in the Eastern Mediterranean
Gas discoveries in the eastern Mediterranean have upset the energy prospects of the countries concerned, which are sinking more and more into import dependency. Egypt,
Expert Analysis: The Power of China’s Energy Efficiency Policies
In just a few years, China has gained the status of an energy efficiency champion. From 2010 to 2015, while China’s GDP grew at a rate
The Rise of Offshore Wind Energy in the North Sea: A Strategic Challenge for Europe
The North Sea has provided a favorable environment for the design of the world’s first offshore wind turbines. Its southern part enjoys an excellent wind
Carbon Risk and Resilience: How Energy Transition is Changing the Prospects for Countries with Fossil Fuels
International climate commitments and the global shift towards a decarbonized economy are challenging the tried and tested models of development. This presents serious risks and
Expert Analysis: Navigating the Storm – ‘OPEC+’ Producers Facing Lower Oil Prices’
On 22 June 2018, oil ministers from the so-called “OPEC+” countries – which refers to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries members and an alliance
Expert Analysis: New and Emerging LNG Markets & The Demand Shock
Over the past decade, an increasing number of emerging markets have joined the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import club. From 7 countries in 2010, they
Coal Energy Sector: A Bright Future or Last Few Good Years?
Coal is always, due to its high carbon intensity, the main focus of climate-related policies in the power sector, as the CO2 emissions made from
Expert Analysis: African Oil – Exploration & Production, Key Players & Their Strategies
The continent’s oil sector has experienced deep-reaching changes. There was not only a drop in exploration budgets, but also a disappearance or sale of weakened
Global Oil’s Uncertain Future After US Iran Deal Withdrawal
Puneet Parikh (New Delhi, India) US President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear accord could increase the unpredictability of the world’s