Energy Geopolitics
What should be India’s priority: Energy security or ‘America first’?
Although no final decision has been taken yet by New Delhi, speculation is rife that oil imports from Iran could slow down from August...
The journey of US light tight oil production towards a financially sustainable business
The financing model underpinning the US shale oil industry is fundamentally different from that of large companies producing predominantly in conventional oil. Small and medium-size...
Decline in renewables investment is a warning signal for clean energy transitions
Global investment in renewable energy declined by 7% in 2017, its largest fall in over 15 years, as reported in the IEA’s World Energy...
Unlocking Geothermal Potential in Japan Through Small-scale Generation
Thousands of natural hot springs (or onsen) dot Japan’s countryside, providing a haven for relaxation and contemplation for millions of people. For thousands of years,...
CPEC and Pakistan’s energy crises
An adequate amount of electricity is primarily a way towards the industrial growth, transportation, infrastructural improvement, sustainable development, education, agricultural advancement, research and development...
Global energy investment in 2017 fails to keep up with energy security and sustainability goals
The electricity sector attracted the largest share of energy investments in 2017, sustained by robust spending on grids, exceeding the oil and gas industry...
CPEC and Pakistan-China Energy cooperation
The demands of global energy are substantially rising day by day in the 21st century, whereas the dependency on fossil fuels like coal, oil...
The Race for Universal Energy Access Speeds Up
Fondly referred to as “mini Africa” by local residents, Sabon Gari is one of Nigeria’s biggest markets, where you can find anything from electronics...
From energy to chemicals
Authors: Peter Levi and Araceli Fernandez Pales*
We live in a world dependent on chemicals. Fertilisers are used to increase agricultural yields. The cosmetics and...
Why Did the Oil Prices Spike 13% in One Week
What will you call a man who first grumbles about higher oil prices and then cause a rally ithis own actions? Yes, Trump. WTI...