India proposes direct hydrocarbons pipeline from Kazakhstan
India has proposed building a pipeline to carry direct supplies of hydrocarbons from Kazakhstan's oil and gas rich Caspian region. The proposal is part of New Delhi's wider attempt to deepen co-operation with Astana to help secure the energy it needs to meet India's steadily growing demand.
How the US Shale Gas Boom Could Derail China
With oil production at a twenty year high and predictions of a manufacturing renaissance for the U.S. economy, one of the world's largest investment banks has detailed how the "shale revolution" will negatively affect emerging markets such as China.
US warns Pakistan of sanctions if IP gas pipeline deal finalised
The US media has warned that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline might lead to sanctions against Islamabad, although the State Department says sanctions will only become effective if Pakistan finalises the deal.
Iran nuclear talks reach a turning point
After two intense days of nuclear talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Tehran issued a statement that described negotiations as a positive step forward due to a "more realistic" position adopted by the "Iran six" nations that compromise the UN Security Council's permanent five members plus Germany.
Russian company signs new Turkmen contract
Vozrozhdeniye CJSC (Russia) has signed a new contract for its operations in Turkmenistan, the official Turkmen source said.
Iran announces nuclear expansion
Iran says it has found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme.
India, UK to begin talks on civil nuclear pact
Adding a new dimension to their strategic ties, India and the UK today decided to start negotiations on a civil nuclear pact to facilitate entry of British companies into emerging atomic power sector here.
India seeks stake in Turkmenistan’s gas fields
India wants a share in gas fields in Turkmenistan from where the proposed $9-billion transnational gas pipeline will cross terrorist-infested regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan to deliver gas across the Punjab border.
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