Caspian pipeline knots tighten
By Robert M Cutler MONTREAL - Two events coincided this week to point towards further complications in Euro-Caspian energy geo-economics. Azerbaijan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Georgia and Romania to promote liquefied natural gas
Obama's vow over oil rig disaster
President Obama says tackling an oil rig disaster that has prompted fears of a major spillage in the Gulf of Mexico is a "priority".
Russia country profile
Russia emerged from a decade of post-Soviet economic and political turmoil to reassert itself as a world power.
Ukraine, Russia hold top-level gas price talks
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich was to meet Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday for talks which Kiev hopes will lead to Russia cutting the price of natural gas supplies.
Russia considering gas discount for Ukraine
Russia said it's considering a gas discount for Ukraine in exchange for being allowed to participate in Ukrainian energy projects.
Research and Markets: Analyzing the Renewable Energy Industry in Russia
Russia's real gross domestic product (GDP) surpassed average growth rates in all other G8 countries recently, marking the country's seventh consecutive year of economic expansion.
EU energy chief touts 'Southern Corridor' from Caspian region
The European Union’s Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger, on a tour of energy-rich nations in the Caspian region, underlined the importance of Turkmenistan as a supplier of energy to the EU.
Gazprom Says ‘Abnormal’ Price Gap Threatens Spending (Update2)
OAO Gazprom, the world’s biggest natural-gas producer, said an “abnormal” gap between spot fuel prices and long-term contracts is threatening investments in new fields and pipelines.
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