Expert Analysis: Trump’s Gas Doctrine and Europe’s Great Dilemma
The United States has always been an important player in defining the European Union’s energy security and supporting its gas supply diversification plans. The Trump
Fertilizer Industry News: Emmerson, Phospholutions and Verdesian Life Sciences
EMMERSON, a British company whose primary focus is on developing the Khemisset Potash project located in Northern Morocco, intends to start the construction of an
Gulf’s Pilot Potash Project: Oman Set to Launch Potash Production in 2018
Gulf Mining Group is looking to develop a pilot potash project that will start operations next year. The group aims to produce 20-40 tons of
Market Analysis: The Resurgence of US Shale Oil and Its Global Implications
United States’ production of light tight oil (LTO, commonly known as “shale oil”) has gone through a rapid expansion between 2010 and 2014, thus becoming
Saudi Arabia “Flexible” on Oil Output Freeze Deal Extension
Saudi Arabia said it was flexible regarding the extension of a deal between OPEC, Russia and other producers on cutting oil supplies until the end
War-Torn Libya’s Major Oilfield Shut Down Again
A group of armed men forced Libya’s major oilfield el-Sharara to close late on Sunday (1 October), effectively shutting down production of more than 230,000
The Geopolitics of North Stream 2: With EU Already Divided, New US Sanctions Will Do More Harm
Nord Stream 2 is poised to boost Russia’s influence over its neighbors and divide the European Union internally. Yet, American sanctions against the project will
Morocco Going Green: Rabat Advances Solar to Boost Agriculture
Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mining and Sustainable Development (Ministère de l’Energie, des Mines et du Développement Durable, MEMDD) has designated €206.1 million for investments in
Kurdistan’s Oil Revenue Threatened Following Independence Vote
Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence referendum has once again brought attention to its oil industry. This prompted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to threaten to cut off
Fertilizer Update: Wisconsin Farmers Provided Cost Savings for Pesticides and Fertilizers
Wisconsin farmers are going to pay less for crop nutrients and pesticides under the new stage budget that was signed last week. The package includes
Market Update: PotashCorp Temporarily Curbs Production
Saskatoon-based Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. said it was about to temporarily curb production at two mines to balance its overall production. The Canadian corporate