Turning East
Russia Ready to Strengthen Energy Ties With China

Russia is considering allowing Chinese investors to own more than 50 percent of some of its biggest oil and gas fields.

Splitting the Bill
Ukraine Bends a Little in Its Standoff with Gazprom

Ukraine’s gas won’t get cut off today, as Gazprom received a small $15 million prepayment from Kiev. But the day of reckoning is only pushed back by a few days.

Alternatives to Russian Gas
Brussels Eyes the Caspian Sea

The EU is cozying up to Turkmenistan in the hopes that Europe can wean itself off of Russian gas and all the strings that come attached.

Natural Disaster
Eclipse Could Turn Out Europe’s Lights

A solar eclipse next month will plunge Europe into darkness and potentially disrupt green power production.

Eco Scandal
Embattled Green Leader Resigns as IPCC Chief

Rajendra Pachauri resigned as chairman of the IPCC this week amid allegations of sexual harrassment.

Pipeline Politics
Obama Kills the Keystone Bill

President Obama acted as promised and vetoed a bill that would have approved Keystone today. The end of this saga is nowhere in sight.

Failure to Fund
Why Don’t We Spend More on Energy Research?

A new report warns that the U.S. is severely underfunding research into innovative new energy technologies.

Putin is Pleased
The European Shale Retreat Continues

Chevron’s decision to stop seeking concessions on Romanian shale is only the latest setback for Europe’s fracking ambitions.

Pipeline Politics
The Dangers of Oil by Rail

As Obama readies a Keystone veto, he should keep in mind the recent spike in fiery derailments caused by under-built pipeline infrastructure.

Crude Economics
Canada’s Oil Sands Showing No Sign of Slowing

Canadian oil sands production is expected to grow this year despite plunging prices. Here’s what that means for Keystone.

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