Energy Tribune

Changing Dynamics Over China’s Offshore E&P Dispute
By Lee Geng Aug. 22, 2008
China’s oil and gas sector has been eager to secure energy supplies from countries like Iran and Sudan, a stance that has upset the U.S.

Game, Set, Match: It’s Natural Gas By Default
By Terence Thorn Aug. 20, 2008
Gas has seen huge growth over the last 20 years, and that will continue.

The Coming War with Iran?
By Michael J. Economides and Peter C. Glover Aug. 18, 2008
Israel may have a political opening to launch an air strike against Iran following the U.S. November election. Will they do it?

Iran Rising
By Robert Bryce Aug. 13, 2008
Gas for Europe, gas for India and Pakistan…Sanctions? Israel? No Problem.

A Diesel Primer
By James T. Richardson Aug. 13, 2008
With increasing worries about oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions, U.S. consumers and politicians are looking for quick remedies.

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Time for U.S. to Embrace Constructive Disengagement from the Mideast
By Leon Hadar Aug. 20, 2008
Political observers predict that Barack Obama, who has been critical of the Bush Doctrine of promoting unilateral regime change and spreading democracy in the Middle East, is going to transform U.S. policy there.

12 Facts about Global Climate Change That You Won’t Read in the Popular Press
By Joseph D’Aleo Aug. 18, 2008
Temperatures have been cooling since 2002, even as carbon dioxide has continued to rise.

Energy Tribune Speaks with Gwyneth Cravens
By Robert Bryce Aug. 07, 2008
Energy Tribune Speaks with a New York-based journalist and author Gwyneth Cravens

Alternative Energy Opinions: Getting a Real Grip on “Green”
By Larry Bell Jul. 16, 2008
As global demand continues, readily accessible oil and gas deposits dwindle, competition for world supply accelerates, and costs rise, it is clear that we must develop and exploit alternatives.

Energy Tribune Speaks with Mercedes De Freitas
By Robert Bryce Jul. 14, 2008
The director of Transparency International’s office in Caracas, Mercedes De Freitas, exchanged e-mails with Robert Bryce.

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Malaysia Considers Nukes
By Neil Hickey Jul. 09, 2008
In a move that could have regional ramifications, Malaysia has commissioned a key study, to be delivered in 2010, of the benefits of nuclear power.

Sergei Shmatko Nuking Russian Ministry
By Robert Bryce Jun. 10, 2008
Appointing Sergei Shmatko as his energy minister is among the more interesting moves made by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s new president.

A Nuclear Indonesia?
By Neil Hickey May. 19, 2008
For many countries, nuclear is the energy that dare not speak its name. Despite the global community’s rising energy demands, nuclear remains expensive and often unpopular for most countries.

British Energy Takeover and the Case for Europe’s Nuclear Future
By Andres Cala May. 12, 2008
The eventual takeover of British Energy, the U.K.’s biggest utility, could be a test case for the future of Europe’s nuclear industry.

Latin America on Verge of New Nuclear Age
By Randy Woods Apr. 16, 2008
Latin America’s three leading economies – Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico – have dusted off old blueprints for nuclear generators and are developing projects that could more than double the region’s capacity from the power source.

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Brazil’s O.G.X. Makes Aggressive Start Down Uncertain Path
Randy Woods Aug. 22, 2008
Brazil’s newest oil company, O.G.X., has yet to produce a barrel of oil or a single cubic foot of natural gas, but it is already an industry giant.

Venezuela Looking at Service Sector
By Randy Woods Aug. 18, 2008
he Venezuelan government’s ambitions in the oil industry may know no bounds, as signs emerge that PDVSA is extending its reach over the service industry.

In Cuba, It’s a Revolution, Revolution, Revolution…
By Robert Bryce Aug. 13, 2008
The revolution lives in Cuba. And it’s not just the revolution started by Fidel Castro four decades ago. It’s an energy revolution. Got that? It’s a revolution.

Brazil’s Santos Basin: Does Hype Match Reality?
By Randy Woods Aug. 07, 2008
Even taking into consideration July’s five-day workers’ strike that put a brief damper on production, this year has been fantastic for Petrobras.

Obama Still Hasn’t Gotten the Memo
By Robert Bryce Jul. 21, 2008
After John McCain announced that he wanted to allow more offshore drilling in the U.S., Barack Obama’s campaign responded by saying that McCain’s actions are part of the “same Washington politics that has prevented us from achieving energy independence for decades.”

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Plastic Bags and Black Lungs
By Lee Geng Aug. 07, 2008
In 2002, Bangladesh banned the use of plastic bags because they blocked drains and thus worsened floods.

More Subsidies for PetroChina, Sinopec
By Lee Geng Jun. 20, 2008
The major earthquake that struck Sichuan Province in mid-May hit PetroChina and Sinopec hard.

China’s Power Sector Profits Sag
By Lee Geng Jun. 18, 2008
China’s coal-fired power plants have been operating in the red, due to high fuel costs.

China Keen to Participate In IPI Pipeline
By Lee Geng Jun. 18, 2008
The long-delayed, much-discussed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project may soon have another player: China.

China’s 1Q Oil Use Hit All-Time High
By Lee Geng Jun. 16, 2008
China’s oil consumption continues to soar. During the first quarter, refined product use jumped by 16.5 percent and crude consumption jumped by 8 percent.

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Gas Production Down in Russia
By Robert Bryce Jun. 20, 2008
Russia’s natural gas production continues to falter.

$2.5 Billion for Russia’s First Sub-sea Infrastructure
By Pavel Romanov Jun. 12, 2008
Lukoil has announced plans to spend some $2.5 billion to build Russia’s first subsea pipeline network, which will be an integral part of its plan to develop two major fields in the Caspian Sea.

Production and Exports Drop in Russia
By Pavel Romanov May. 29, 2008
Lack of investment and the depletion of western Siberian fields have led to declines in Russia’s overall output and exports.

Russneft Pays Back Taxes
By Pavel Romanov May. 27, 2008
Russneft, one of Russia’s largest remaining independent oil and gas companies, was accused of tax evasion last year.

Lukoil Trimming U.S. Retail
By Pavel Romanov May. 19, 2008
Lukoil is having success in its downstream operations, but it is cutting back its exposure to the U.S. market.

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