Disengagement from the Syrian Civil War Won’t Come Cheap for Russia
The Kremlin could learn a lot from Washington’s costly adventures in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Canada Oil Exports are Dead without US Shale Production
How is it that Canada could be dependent on US oil production?
Canadian Oil Is Building a Wall and Mexico Is Paying for It
Mexico and Canada are waging a silent battle for market share in the US crude oil refining market, and Canada is winning.
Enhanced Oil Recovery: Cleaning up “Dirty” Oil
The vilification of oil is bad for perception but good for business for the largest oil companies.
Iran Could Change the Face of OPEC
Just as OPEC lost control over global oil production with increased production, technology, and innovation from the US in 2011, Saudi Arabia stands to lose its control over OPEC as Iran’s oil & gas industry opens up to foreign investment.
Technology: The Next Oil Superpower
Technology is determining the winners and losers of the global oil industry.
Suncor (SU) Consolidating Canada’s Oil Sands
Suncor has been taking advantage of the downturn in global energy prices to consolidate its position in Canada's oil sands.
The Case for Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Buying Apache (APA)
This merger would be a new oil super-major in the making.
Saudi Arabia Comes to the Rescue of the Egyptian Economy
Egypt’s economic struggles have allowed Saudi Arabia to increase its hold over a major geopolitical prize of waterborne trade: the Suez Canal.
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Rise as an Independent Energy Player
Iran’s energy engagement is serving to solidify Iraqi Kurdistan’s shift towards greater autonomy.