Tagged With Politics
12 September 2024
The oil alliance must navigate the good, the bad and the ugly in its showdown with the market at the beginning of December
10 September 2024
The third part in the second chapter of our history of oil looks at the US shale revolution and ‘declaration of cooperation’ that created OPEC+
9 September 2024
We pick up the story of the history of oil with the response of consumer countries to the 1973 embargo, with the creation of the IEA proving the adage that every action has a reaction
9 September 2024
Continuing our 90th anniversary deep dive into the history of oil, the first part of our second chapter covers the post-war world and the beginnings of OPEC
9 September 2024
While greater focus on decarbonisation is likely, economic pressures and huge debt burden could squeeze energy policy ambitions
17 July 2024
New reformist leadership is unlikely to see any quick changes to relations with the West, but Iran has opportunity to boost its energy and foreign policy options
15 July 2024
The controversial trimmed down version of the ‘omnibus bill’ promises to attract more foreign investment to sectors including oil and gas, but critics raise concern it still goes too far
2 June 2024
Backroom political deal-making has undermined the government’s long-term vision for the domestic gas sector
31 May 2024
Washington has put oil and gas sanctions back in place while Venezuela prepares for elections. But exemptions remain as the Biden administration looks to domestic gasoline prices ahead of the US’ own elections later this year
24 May 2024
Tehran is in a renewed political crisis, but its ability to find buyers for its crude exports hands it a lifeline
22 May 2024
From deglobalisation to potential shortages, policymakers must be mindful of the law of unintended consequences
21 May 2024
With just a small presence from the oil and gas industry, the World Energy Council’s biennial congress gave a stark reminder of Europe’s energy priorities
14 May 2024
The former CEO of Pioneer, Scott Sheffield, has opened a can of worms through his association with OPEC+ and its market management strategy
3 May 2024
Upcoming elections are likely to deliver a win for the party of president Andres Lopez Obrador, but analysts differ over to what degree his successor will stick to his energy policies
30 April 2024
While its regional neighbours reap the rewards of oil and gas success, Iraq’s hydrocarbons sector is lagging behind
22 April 2024
Beijing’s renewed targeting of NOC management could threaten investment
4 April 2024
OPEC+ continues to keep oil prices within a 'goldilocks' price range and provide stability in turbulent geopolitical times
21 March 2024
The country is not betting against long-term oil demand growth, it is planning for a hydrocarbons-led energy demand boom
20 March 2024
Clash between federal and regional governments escalates as Chubut calls for supply disruption unless demands are met
14 March 2024
Houthi actions in the Red Sea are compounding the market dislocations stemming from sanctions
12 March 2024
Hardeep Singh Puri says upstream oil is vital as country goes all out to boost its energy sector across E&P, gas, biofuels and hydrogen amid booming demand
4 March 2024
Attempts to end the US ‘addiction to oil’ in the early 2000s had some unintended negative consequences
26 February 2024
Ukraine is striking deeper into Russian territory as it seeks to disrupt its enemy’s oil supplies, but the impact remains limited
26 January 2024
A realistic, yet forward-looking, energy and climate strategy is possible if US policymakers can eschew ideological divides in favour of a durable political compromise
25 January 2024
Despite environmental criticism, President Lula sees opportunity to build bridges with OPEC+ allies
24 January 2024
The geopolitical risks of the East Med could affect regional energy integration and global markets
24 January 2024
EU ETS extension is the latest change for the sector
15 January 2024
Oil and gas are once again being weaponised
12 January 2024
But 1m b/d production could be just a few years away if geopolitical risks subside
11 January 2024
The US finally achieved energy independence in November 2019, but was the mission a mistake from the start?
4 January 2024
The 1970s provide the most important lessons on creating a sustainable and secure energy system
15 December 2023
Many African nations rely on oil and gas revenues, but a just transition will need a careful balance
14 December 2023
Self-described 'anarcho-capitalist’ vows economic transformation including privatising state energy firm YPF
13 December 2023
But the measures also further complicate gas-dependent Thailand’s supply outlook
6 December 2023
The threat of a big disruption to energy trade in the Middle East appears to be receding, but the fog of war is casting doubt on projects in the region
22 November 2023
Security concerns and environmental opposition to oil and gas drilling pile pressure on new leader’s truncated first term
1 November 2023
Washington’s move to ease restrictions on Caracas will likely have a more meaningful impact on US refiners than global crude markets
26 September 2023
Half a century after the 1973 conflict, the world is dramatically different. But OPEC’s power remains
21 August 2023
President Tinubu has already targeted major reforms at the country’s dysfunctional downstream and upstream sectors, as well as overhauling monetary policy
14 August 2023
Real-world trends for rising oil use in the developing world cast increasing doubt on lofty emissions goals
9 August 2023
The region’s political situation and internal relationships are changing amid the growing influence of Russia and China
31 July 2023
Conflict between the federal government and Alberta’s new premier seems inevitable
26 July 2023
Collapsing governments and crackdown on public dissent showcase growing instability
4 July 2023
Uncertain whether political change would change Opec member’s energy fortunes
9 June 2023
Approval of Mountain Valley Pipeline could set a legal precedent, while permitting reform may make it easier for other projects to advance
7 June 2023
Russia is making a show of support for Iran as the two nations strengthen their ties, but the promised investment may never materialise
15 May 2023
Abuja is still waiting for the Dangote refinery to solve the country’s expensive fuel subsidy problem
9 May 2023
Continuing exodus of foreign companies means assets are coming back to Canadian-headquartered firms
24 April 2023
Besides fraying democracy, different visions for Turkey as a regional gas hub hang in the balance in a fateful election in May
6 April 2023
Moscow’s influence over Caracas uncertain amid upcoming elections and a shift in approach from Washington
