Thanks to interventions by Washington or Brussels, Nord Stream 2 may end up either not being completed or, once completed, find that much of the pipeline cannot in fact be used.
Bad News from the Global Oil Market

Trump’s tweet-based badgering of the Saudis to increase production will not ease pressures resting on the global oil market. High time to do a reality check.
Russia: Energy Resources and Corruption Perception

Russia has abundant natural resources, but is also highly dependent on them.
Nordstream 2: How Germany Lets Down Europe

For all the emphasis on pursuing Germany’s “national interest,” the planned new pipeline undermines the EU, Germany itself and German influence in Europe.
Out of Proportion: US Carbon Emissions

How does the U.S. CO2 output compare to its population share?
Iran Protests: The Oil and Gas Dimension

Iranians have long taken national pride in their natural resource wealth. But ordinary people aren’t seeing the benefits.
India and the Great Game of Energy

Will signing two big energy deals with Russia irritate both China and the U.S.?
To Deal With Russia, Germany Needs Renewables

Will the Ukraine crisis force Germany to backtrack on the Energiewende?
10 Steps Europe Must Take on Energy

How to meet the opportunity presented by Russia to ready the EU’s energy policies for a more stable future