Russia has recently proposed that the giant pipeline to China could also be extended to the world’s second most populous country, India. This would form
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Putin to Seek Austria’s Back-up while EU Stay Divided over South Stream
During his yesterday’s (24 June) visit to Vienna, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly tried to exploit the internal disagreement within the EU Member States over
African Development Bank Supports Greenfield Oil Refinery
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently approved a loan of USD 300 million USD to Dangote Industries Limited for the construction and day-to-day running
Brazil Phosphate Market Expecting High Demand
Brazil’s phosphate market is gaining momentum due to the sustained growth of the agricultural sector of this Latin American country, one of the most populous
Circle Oil Finds Gas in Morocco
The Irish Oil & Gas exploration firm Circle Oil has announced the discovery of gas in Morocco. The Limerick-based group said it encountered gas at
Iraq’s Major Oil Refinery under Attack by Islamist Rebels
Iraq’s Islamist militants almost managed to seize the country’s major oil refinery after fighting counterterrorism units yesterday (June 19) who succeeded to keep the important
EU Headed for a Low Carbon Economy
The EU’s 14 energy ministers have been recently called upon by an advisory body that the EU28 should be heading towards a low carbon economy.
Ottawa Approves the Northern Gateway Pipeline
The Canadian government approved the building of the Northern Gateway pipeline by the Canadian crude oil and liquids pipeline company – Enbridge Inc’s – provided
Iraq Crisis Pointing to Canadian Oil Sands’ Strategic Importance
The escalating crisis in Iraq and the looming geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East have highlighted the urgent need to increase output of Canada’s oil
China Declares War on Pollution
Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, said recently that China would declare war against pollution during his speech at the National People’s Congress session. His comments came