Behind Russia's Gas Policy
Moscow (UPI) Jan 04, 2006
Gas prices have become the central issue in relations between post-Soviet countries. Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova, which recently set up the Union of Democratic Choice (UDC), a geopolitical alternative to Russia, are all consumers of Russian gas.
Analysis: Oil Still A Lucrative Business
New York (UPI) Jan 04, 2006
There was a record $390 billion in energy mergers and acquisitions in 2005 despite volatility in energy prices, and energy deals in 2006 could set a new record. Oil is still a lucrative business, and natural gas hopes to catch up as the "new oil" in the not too distant future.
OPEC Hawks Play Nice Guys
Kuwait City (UPI) Dec 11, 2005
Even traditionally hawkish oil producing nations are following the moderates and taking a low profile at the latest OPEC summit.
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Gazprom's New Era
Moscow (UPI) Dec 09, 2005
Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom has experienced a day it will remember as the start of a new era. The government passed legislation allowing foreign investors to own up to 49 percent of Gazprom shares, the company began building a pipeline directly to Europe, and the gas war with Ukraine is all but resolved.
Massive Explosions Hit Key British Oil Depot, Hurt 43
Hemel Hempstead, England (AFP) Dec 09, 2005
A massive fire was still raging late on Sunday after explosions ripped through a key British oil depot, sending orange fireballs and thick black smoke into the sky of southern England.
Is The Flow Of Oil Assured
Washington (UPI) Dec 04, 2005
Some industry experts argue new technologies can maximize oil usage with the discovery of more oil fields and extract more oil from current and future fields, while others debate the feasibility of technology saving "peak oil."
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