Energy Geopolitics
The Bigger Picture: Convergence of Geopolitics and Oil
The rising tensions in Middle-East and the rising oil prices only show how strong the link between oil prices and geopolitics is. There are...
Gas first – energy for peace
When history is written, then President Trump's decision on 8th May to abandon the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement with Iran may...
We Need a Global Fund to Ensure a Clean Energy Revolution
A radical new approach to energy innovation is needed if the sector is to meet the demands placed on it by the Paris Climate...
The bp in Iraq’s Oil Industry: A Comeback to The Historical Role?
The official history of the Iraq’s oil began when a well at Baba Gurgur just north of Kirkuk was struck in the early hours...
Is natural gas in good shape for the future?
“Are we entering a Golden Age of Gas?” – That was the question the International Energy Agency asked in 2011 when examining the combination...
Afghanistan Resurrects its Largest Hydropower Plant Toward a Brighter Future
Naghlu Hydropower Plant (NHPP), Afghanistan’s largest hydropower plant, has restarted operations of one of its four turbines after being nonfunctional since 2012, providing electricity...
IAEA Kicks off Work on a Framework to Analyse Nuclear Power Costs
Participants from countries considering building nuclear power plants discussed the issue of costs and timeframes at the first-ever Technical Meeting on Nuclear Power Cost...
Quality vs Quantity: Are global refiners ready for US shale exports?
The growth of oil production from the United States has led to fundamental changes in global oil markets in recent years. Thanks to the...
Geothermal Energy is on a Hot Path
Geothermal energy development has followed the same storyline for many decades: a low-carbon energy source that can offer reliable and sustainable baseload power, whose...
Shifting energy import patterns enhance China’s clout in the Middle East
Subtle shifts in Chinese energy imports suggest that China may be able to exert influence in the Middle East in alternative and subtle ways...