All Energy Voices
Did Saudis snub Obama over Iran deal?Unless the US can do more to assuage Saudi Arabia's concerns, writes Nick Cunningham, Arab opposition may undermine a comprehensive deal on Iran's nuclear program.
More bad news for North Dakota’s oil industryLow oil prices are especially challenging for producers in North Dakota, where the cost of production is high. Pipeline spills and an oil train derailment there last week add another dimension to the difficult oil drilling picture in the state.
Britain forces Russian oil tycoon out of North SeaThe potential of future US and UK sanctions on Russia has scuttled a Russian billionaire's plans in North Sea oil and gas fields, writes Andy Tully. It comes at a time when low oil and gas prices have decreased interest in North Sea fields.
On energy, Europe looks to Ukraine and beyondG7 energy ministers meet next week in Hamburg amid calmer European geopolitics. Douglas Hengel of The German Marshall Fund explores what the G7 can accomplish in the energy space beyond assisting Ukraine.
One industry is cashing in big on cheap oilLow oil prices have meant an uptick in demand for tankers that ship crude oil and refined products around the world, writes Charles Kennedy. And that growing demand has meant tanker companies can charge more for their services.
This deal could completely change North American energy dynamicsThe US ban on oil exports could be on the way out – at least to a limited extent, writes Alexis Arthur. And it could dramatically alter the landscape of North American energy integration.
Electricity data: Chinese growth is slower than advertisedChina's economic growth is slowing, but growth may be even slower than the government says, Kurt Cobb writes – especially when electricity consumption is used as a proxy for growth levels.
With oil prices low, refining saves the day for Exxon and ShellCheap oil has challenged the oil business, but refining has been a bright spot. That's good news for the likes of Exxon and Shell, whose losses at the well have been offset by strong demand for cheap gasoline and other refined products.
Oil field service companies to bear brunt of price collapseOil majors like BP and ExxonMobil are optimistic that low oil prices are helping them trim fat and right-size their operations. But those savings could come at the expense of oil field service companies like Halliburton and Transocean.
Why the US should worry about oil sector jobsCheap oil is good news for motorists at the pump, but the price downturn has hurt employment in the once-booming US oil industry – and that has implications for the broader economy.
Russia to power Arctic drilling with floating nuclear reactorsArctic drilling is becoming increasingly appealing as sea ice melts, and Russia is planning to use nuclear power to help run ports, coastal infrastructure, and oil and gas extraction.
Tensions grow in Arctic Council as US takes controlThe US has taken over a two-year chairmanship of the Arctic Council, an international forum consisting of the eight nations that have territory in the Arctic. Up until recently it has been held up as a model of international cooperation.
Low oil prices limit Iraq's output growthLow oil prices have hurt production everywhere – including Iraq, where oil revenue is needed to help rebuild after years of turmoil.
Why energy is front and center in EU-US trade talksHeavily dependent on Russia for its energy needs, European trade negotiators are looking for a visible anchor to US energy supplies, writes Douglas Hengel of The German Marshall Fund of the United States.
India is reaping the rewards of cheap oilIndia will outstrip China in economic growth this year, according to a new IMF report, due to a recipe of policy reforms, an increase in investment, and lower oil prices.
Is hard-to-reach energy slowing down economic growth?Since the early 20th Century, the amount of energy required to produce new energy has skyrocketed. That puts a drag on the economy, Cobb writes, as more and more resources are devoted to keeping up with energy demand.
BP Gulf oil spill anniversary comes with new regulationsFive years after the deadly Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Obama administration is out with new regulations on offshore drilling. The hope is to prevent future catastrophe, but environmentalists say offshore drilling still isn't worth the risks to ocean life.
How global energy is getting cleanerDecarbonization trends and new technologies indicate we can land at a reasonable climate future with very modest costs and profound benefits, writes Hal Harvey of Energy Innovation.
What if oil prices never bounce back?A new analysis outlines how oil prices could remain well below $100 a barrel for the next two decades. But if we have learned anything over the past year, it is that oil markets are highly volatile.
Cheap oil, sanctions take toll on Russian energyRussia's state-owned gas producer Gazprom has suffered mightily under the weight of western sanctions and the fall in energy prices. And the results are beginning to show.
