Tuesday, May 14

Energy Policy, Oil & Gas

Traditional energy such as oil, gas, coal, and natural gas plays a big role in international relations. Organizations such as the OPEC cartel, the International Energy Agency, and the G7 factor in.

U.S. Oil Production Surges as OPEC, Russia Plan Reductions
28Feb By Patti MohrNo Comments
Energy Policy, Oil & Gas, Types of News: Brief

U.S. Oil Production Surges as OPEC, Russia Plan Reductions

February 28, 2018--U.S. oil production rose to its highest level since 1970 last November, as the U.S. shale oil production continued to boom. The historic increase contrasted sharply with OPEC and Russian oil production, which is holding steady but expected to decease output to increase prices. U.S. production peaked at 10.057 million barrels a day in November and is expected to average 10.6 million barrels a day in 2018, according to a monthly review by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That's roughly on par with oil production in Saudi Arabia and Russia. It is noteworthy considering that other oil-producing countries are planning reductions to try to boost prices. According to The Economist, Saudi Arabia needs oil prices to reach $70-80 a barrel to maintain a steady e...
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China Outlines Goals for Arctic Trade Route & Development
29Jan By Patti MohrNo Comments
Energy Policy, Oil & Gas, Foreign Aid, International Development, Global Trade, Types of News: Brief

China Outlines Goals for Arctic Trade Route & Development

As global warming melts thick ice in the Arctic, countries are increasingly staking out economic claims in the region. China is no exception. This month, China outlined its vision for creating a new trade route through the region and for developing its resources. In a new 12-page White Paper, China called itself as an "important stakeholder" in the region. As Near-Arctic State and a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China "shoulders the important mission of jointly promoting peace and security in the Arctic," the paper said. It is a significant policy statement on navigating the delicate environmental and diplomatic interests in the Arctic waters. As the ice melts in the region, the potential for international disputes over shipping and natural resources rises. Governi...
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Foreign Policy: Disagreements on Dealing with Iran
6Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Energy Policy, Oil & Gas, Global Trade, Sanctions, Types of News: Analysis

Foreign Policy: Disagreements on Dealing with Iran

In a bold and unprecedented act, the Republican-led Congress hosted an address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he urged Washington to back away from talks with Iran on nuclear proliferation and keep sanctions in place. The speech by the Israeli Prime Minister was unprecedented because it used the institution of the U.S. Congress to undermine diplomatic negotiations of the White House. The United States is one of six countries—the other five countries are China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom—negotiating with Iran to freeze its nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions. The talks face a checkpoint deadline at the end of this month. Although some diplomats have expressed progress in the effort to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program, Netany...
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