Petropolitics

Change In Washington, But Iran and Venezuela Still Stuck Under Sanctions
Iranian and Venezuelan hopes of a swift loosening of sanctions under the Biden administration are fading fast. Read More
Petropolitics

The Last-Ditch Effort to Block Nord Stream 2
Despite the latest sanctions on Nord Stream 2, Russia has vowed to complete the project. Read More
Petropolitics

The Tale of Two Tankers and the Art of Sanctions Busting
Some of the networks under U.S. sanctions have developed intricate tactics to keep oil flowing to Syria. Read More
Petropolitics

What’s At Stake For Oil and Gas In 2020 Election
The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the energy industry – but some trends are beyond White House control. Read More
Petropolitics

Unrest Brewing in Oil Producing Countries
Coronavirus and collapsing oil prices have hollowed out budgets of oil-producing countries, raising fears of instability. Read More
Petropolitics

Where Will The Oil Markets Be In Six Months?
In addition to oil, energy dominance should harness the diversity of fuels the United States has to offer and use them all to power our transportation sector. Read More
Oil and the Economy

OPEC+ Could Jump Into Action as Oil Prices Rise
OPEC+ is considering an increase in oil production as the global market tightens and prices rise – with some predicting a return to $100 oil. Read More
OPEC/MENA

Oil Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2019 as OPEC+ Regains Control
As Brent crosses $70, oil market narratives have flipped to questions over supply rather than demand. Read More
OPEC/MENA

Iran’s Oil and the Nuclear Deal: What a Breakthrough Means for the Market
Removing Iranian oil sanctions could have a profound impact on the global energy market. Read More
OPEC/MENA

Oil Prices Rise, OPEC+ Faces Decision
As oil prices jump to 13-month highs, OPEC+ has opportunity to unwind its deep production cuts. Read More
OPEC/MENA

How One Power Plant Reveals the Risks of Using Iraqi Fuel Oil in Lebanon
Lebanon's electric sector reform remains on hold as it explores using Iraqi high sulfur fuel oil in its aging power plants. Read More
OPEC/MENA

Can a Post-Sanctions Iran Recapture Its Oil Market Share From Iraq?
As Iran anticipates a lifting of sanctions, it will return to a very different oil market where Iraq has filled the vacuum. Read More
Russia/Eurasia
Russia’s Role in Europe’s Gas Crisis
Natural gas prices have spiked worldwide, with price surges most acutely felt in Europe.
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OPEC/MENA

Rage Against the Shale Boom: The Move to Institutionalize the Vienna Group
Although they have been caught off guard by U.S. growth, OPEC members and their non-OPEC partners have successfully regrouped and will likely be well positioned if fundamentals eventually tighten even more. Read More
OPEC/MENA

OPEC: New and Improved?
Smaller producers are eager to work with OPEC or join the cartel in an effort to boost their reputation, amplify their market clout, and gather research, information, and resources to attract investment. Read More
OPEC/MENA

Petrostates, International Soccer, and Soft Power
Major oil producing countries, and wealthy individuals in certain petrostates, have injected billions of dollars into soccer clubs, mostly in European leagues, and their reach is spreading in an attempt to promote their “soft power.” Read More
Petropolitics

Polish Refinery’s Imports of U.S. Crude Send Strong Signal to Moscow
With purchases of U.S. crude, European countries are able to reduce Russia’s leverage and force Moscow to negotiate and be more cooperative. Read More
OPEC/MENA

Saudi Arabia and Russia Deepen Energy Ties, Set to Continue Oil Market ‘Cooperation’
Saudi Arabia and Russia successfully collaborating on tightening fundamentals and lifting prices, if it continues, will likely have large ramifications for the global oil market in the future, given that both are in a position of strength with high production volumes and large proven reserves. Read More
Oil and the Economy

U.S. LNG Arrives in Europe, Set to Compete With Russian Gas
While U.S. LNG will play second fiddle to pipeline gas from Russia in the European market, the mere fact that Gazprom has granted pricing concessions is a sign that Europe's LNG imports are having a significant effect. Read More