Category Archives: Energy markets

Russian And Chinese Focus Alights On Iraq’s Strategically Vital Akkas Project

To what ought to be the considerable embarrassment of the US, China and Russia looks set to cinch a major gas licensing deal in Iraq.

Geopolitical Rivals Are Key Suppliers of West’s Green Energy Materials

Opposie! The West increasingly needs critical materials from countries against which we have escalated, particularly for green energy.

Has the Energy Transition Hit a Wall?

The much-touted green transition is flagging due to rising materials costs.

Risks of Fracking Are “Real and Growing,” Report Warns

More evidence that fracking is not good for humans and other living things.

Qatar’s Careful Balancing Act In Energy And Geopolitics

Simon Watkins contends that the Biden Administration regards Qatar as an ally, despite its sponsorship of Hamas.

CIA-Connected Private Equity to Buy Italy’s Critical Communications Infrastructure

Telecom Italia’s downfall over the past thirty years mirrors the disastrous path of the Italian state since joining the EU.

Under the Cover of Energy Crisis, Europe Shifts Industry, Emissions and Pollution to Balkans

German auto industry is representative of wider EU efforts to use the Balkans as a low-wage, polluted sacrifice zone.

Biden Moves To Reduce U.S. Reliance On Russian Nuclear Supply Chain

As Project Ukraine collapses, the Biden administration notices the US relies on Russia for nuclear fuel and figures somebody better do something about that.

Iran’s Proposed Embargo Could Cause Chaos in Oil Markets

A brief look at the impact of the 1970s oil embargo, and what the effects might be if one were implemented now.

New Report Issues Damning Verdict on Food’s Fossil Fuel Addiction

Research shows fossil fuel companies are investing heavily in petrochemicals for use in pesticides, fertilisers, and plastic packaging.

Why Fossil Fuel Companies Can’t Leave Resources Stranded

A discussion of how fossil fuel companies’ imperatives and our legal regime preclude getting them to leave oil and gas in the ground.

Türkiye’s Middle Ground Position Becomes Untenable as US Intensifies Conflicts

Turkish public opinion has been hardening against the West for years, and worsening of ME situation could be the definitive break.

Elongating the Fossil Fuel Era, One Trick at a Time

A mini-catalogue of strategies the fossil fuel industry is using to forestall the transition to other energy sources.

US Neocons Accidentally Act as Great Uniter in Caucasus

Attempts to use Armenia to destabilize Caucasus backfire spectacularly.

Iraq Moves Further Out of U.S.’s Influence With New Russia and China Deals

On Iraq’s preferential deal with China for oil output and projects.