US Sanctions Threaten Russian Oil, Rouble Faces Pressure
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, starting Friday at 1701 GMT. The move blocks transactions...
The Lukoil Question: A Guide to Its Global Assets and Potential Buyers
Russia's Lukoil is disposing of its international assets following U.S. sanctions. The sale to Swiss trader Gunvor was rejected, prompting a rush for alternative...
A Bite Too Big? The Strategic Hurdles in Gunvor’s Pursuit of Lukoil
Russian energy group Lukoil is looking to sell its foreign assets due to new U. S. and UK sanctions. Gunvor, a Swiss trading firm,...
Russia Pivots to Asian Markets with its Energy
At the 8th Russian Energy Week (REW), a convergence of leading Russian and foreign producers and corporate executives of service companies and state officials,...
Title: Turkey’s Gas Diversification and Its Impact on Russia and Iran’s Energy Influence in Europe
Russia has long been Turkey’s largest gas supplier, but its market share has dropped from over 60% two decades ago to 37% in early...
Russia Deepens LNG Ties with China Amid Western Sanctions
Russia is accelerating its pivot to Asia by boosting liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China, despite heavy Western sanctions. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev...
Canada’s Indigenous LNG Model: A Global First and Potential New Blueprint
A Historic First For Indigenous Leadership
The Haisla Nation’s 50.1% stake in the $4 billion Cedar LNG project is more than a milestone — it...
Transactional Ties: The Pragmatic Reality of U.S.-Pakistan Relations beyond the Oil Deal
The irreversible strategic realignment of Pakistan with China and Russia is highlighted by the recent U.S.-Pakistan trade agreement, which highlights the essentially transactional and...
The Effect of President Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill” on the East Mediterranean
The declaration of a national energy emergency with an executive order by American President Trump and the “drill baby drill” slogan incorporated in his...
Arctic partnerships and energy upheavals
The US's interest in rare earth elements and Russia's focus on developing the Arctic economy and shipping provide a potential framework for the two...