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US shale industry is weakening. Will there be a shakeout?Shale oil and gas companies' debt has almost doubled in the last four years. What are the consequences if the US shale industry experiences a shakeout?
Baghdad’s hold on Kurdistan slips further as oil exports beginKurdistan exported its first shipment of oil to the international market. What does this mean for Kurdistan's relationship with Baghdad?
How solar power is challenging utilitiesThe solar industry has a bigger stake in the utility industry now more than ever. But what does this mean for the electric utility sector?
How Europe's natural gas prices are decliningGlobal gas prices are more connected now more than ever. What does this mean for each country's own gas prices?
Ukraine-Russia gas dispute unresolved as deadline loomsAn ongoing dispute over gas prices between Russia and Ukraine threatens to undermine the success of Sunday's presidential elections. As it enters a new era, Ukraine must mend ties with Russia to ensure continued gas supplies, while also looking for long-term ways to diversify its energy supply.
ExxonMobil, BP extend partnerships with Russia despite sanctionsOil companies ExxonMobil and BP defy the United States by collaborating with Russia in the energy sector. ExxonMobil and BP have separately signed agreements with Rosneft, Russia's state-owned oil company.
Want to own your personal power plant? It might be possible soon.Owning a personal power plant could be the next big home appliance. Here is how the idea might not be that far-fetched.
Sun, wind combine to give Germany some free electricityOn May 11, there was enough sunshine and wind in Germany to meet 75 percent of the country's demand for energy. It was also enough to cause Germany's price of electricity to cost practically nothing for an hour.
Crimea oil and gas will not come easy for RussiaRussia can't go it alone in drilling for oil and gas off the coast of Crimea, Cunningham writes, and it will have a hard time attracting Western partners that don't recognize Crimea as a legal part of Russia.
China signs deal for Russian gas, boosting Putin's Asia pivotRussia and China signed a major natural gas deal in 11th-hour negotiations Wednesday. The Russia-China natural gas deal helps to realign the focus of global energy geopolitics for decades to come.
ExxonMobil’s Papua New Guinea LNG plant opens path to Asian gas demandExxonMobil's joint venture-led Papua New Guinea Liquefied Natural Gas plant has started production ahead of schedule, offering new supplies of LNG to Japanese, Taiwanese, and Chinese buyers. The plant is expected to produce more than 9 trillion cubic feet of gas over 30 years of operation.
Russia, China gas deal: The price is wrong. For now.Russia and China have yet to close a much-anticipated natural gas supply deal as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a state visit to Shanghai this week. A deal between Russia and China on gas is still likely to happen, but China will continue to drive a hard bargain.
Why aren't more Americans driving natural gas cars?The US in in the middle of a natural gas boom, and yet cars that run on the fossil fuel have yet to really catch on. The problem with natural gas vehicles is really a chicken-and-egg problem, Cunningham writes.
Russian economy may falter if Ukraine crisis continuesRussian energy companies begin to feel pinch as the Ukraine crisis continues and Western nations consider sanctions against Russian energy. If Ukraine's turmoil continues, the Russian economy could lose $115 billion in revenues in 2015.
Gazprom says risk of gas transport through Ukraine is 'insignificant'Russia's Gazprom says there isn't significant risk of disruption of gas to Europe because the Russian gas giant expects to have low seasonal demand. Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller announced that Ukraine would no longer receive more gas starting in June unless it will pay for deliveries in advance.
Falling US oil imports raise questions about oil exportsUS crude oil imports are down by 23 percent since 2008. Industry officials and experts are considering lifting a decades-old ban on US oil exports.
Turkey coal mine explosion: Rush for energy undermines safetyA Turkey coal mine explosion Tuesday lies at the intersection of the country’s soaring energy demand and lax mining safety rules. Coal mine safety has improved dramatically in the US and parts of Europe, but it remains a very risky enterprise in economies eager for the cheap form of fuel.
US fuel stockpiles: in need of a update?US Department of Energy announced the establishment of a gasoline stockpile to serve the Northeast, in light of superstorm Sandy. But the move only copies a similar effort from the Clinton era, instead of revamping the current US Strategic Petroleum Reserve system, Styles writes.
Latest oil train derailment adds pressure for stronger US actionAn oil train derailed near Denver, two days after the Department of Transportation announced an emergency order on transporting crude oil by rail. However, some critics say that they are not satisfied with the department's slow pace.
Gazprom cuts gas price for Lithuania amid new LNG suppliesLithuania has successfully negotiated down the price it pays Gazprom for Russian natural gas through 2015. The cheaper natural gas comes as Lithuania aggressively pursues global suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
