Energy Security
Last Week in Prague, the NATO Energy Security Conference took place with high attendance from the military and government, looking at the security risks that could come to bear in a changing world. All the risks, especially the human-made, are increasing.
Pipelines, (LNG-)tankers, FPSO’s, but also refineries and (petro-)chemical complexes are mostly unguarded and potentially an easy target. If successful, the results can be devastating.
Another energy security risk analysis is that countries are increasingly changing the rules of the game, for which an answer is sought.
The question is though, whether a military answer to a perceived energy-security, would not be more energy- and resource intensive than that which possibly can be saved by the action.
The long-term energy security lies in the best usage of the remaining resources we have, and we should be careful how to use them.
Alexander
I welcome your response at alexander@gas-oil-power.com
Issue #4 has been published on Monday, February 27, 2006.
The site has been updated with the following news stories:
News and Trends:
Europe
Energy: A renewable era
Turkey seeks partnership with US to drill for oil and gas in Iraq
EU energy policy encounters difficulties
EU and Turkmenistan discuss further development of partnership
Sweden plans for an oil-free economy
Survey finds support for solar power is strongest in Europe
The time has come for an EU energy policy
Turkey to launch Baku-Erzurum pipeline in 2006
Georgian minister speaks out strategic vision of relations with Turkey
Tehran offers an outlet of Iranian gas to Europe
North Sea production slump casts doubt on government figures
Politics may slow pace of Norway's petroleum development
Italy taking measures to prevent energy crisis over gas shortage
LNG to continue its expanding role in Europe despite limitations
ICE’s plan to list West Texas crude futures in London seen as threat to US
Turkey asks for increased supplies of Russian gas
There's no sign of a new energy strategy
Arctic defrost opens resources and divisions
Pouring oil on Scotland’s troubled borders
EU energy chief says Europe must cut consumption
There is plenty of life in the North Sea
Energy takes centre stage in EU growth plan
Hungary and Croatia to intensify energy cooperation
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Middle East
Turkey seeks partnership with US to drill for oil and gas in Iraq
China's energy insecurity and Iran's crisis
India is committed to Iran pipeline
Iraqi delegates seek greater US oil investment
Saudi Arabia will continue to bolster oil output capacity
Demand for oil surges in Middle East
Gas use is overtaking oil in the Arab world
Saudi Arabia sees growing global demand for oil
Iraq to gradually increase state-controlled domestic fuel prices tenfold
Saudi Arabia to invest in Pakistan's oil and gas sector
Iraq develops troubling patters of government corruption
OPEC nations pile petrodollars into range of Middle East assets
Tehran offers an outlet of Iranian gas to Europe
OPEC concerned about Bush's energy goals
Iraq bullish on oil production plans
Civilian use of nuclear energy has become a national resolve for Iran
Asia's gain is the West's loss in the Middle East
Iraq may pump 1.57 mm barrels of oil a day this year
Saudi oil minister thinks $ 50-60/bbl price will be satisfactory
OPEC puts emphasis on importance of stable oil market
Iran to sell petrochemicals through electronic networks
Oil wealth and high liquidity driving growth across GCC states
Iraq’s oil minister set to leave job again
Iran and neighbours can turn Persian Gulf into gulf of peace
Iran's reduced oil quota can hardly be compensated
Saudi Arabia promises more oil to India
Go to News and Trends Middle East
Central Asia
Azerbaijan aims to ensure energy independence
Kazakhstan extends oil export ban
EU and Turkmenistan discuss further development of partnership
Azerbaijan receives $ 726 mm from oil contracts in 2005
Azerbaijan is an unlikely solution to Georgia’s energy woes
Go to News and Trends Central Asia
CIS / Russia
Georgia’s gas reserve dreams are cruelly out of reach
Russian environmental safety regulator rejects eastern oil pipeline route
Head of G8 task force urges Russia to switch to alternative fuels
The need for energy dialogue -- interview with Viktor Khristenko
Russia must focus on oil and gas prospecting
Russian expert predicts global cooling from 2012
Georgian minister speaks out strategic vision of relations with Turkey
Russia: The marriage of energy and security
Ukrainian and Romanian presidents to tackle energy security
Belarus strikes long-term gas deal with Russia
Turkey asks for increased supplies of Russian gas
Iranian and Russian gas are flowing into Georgia
Azerbaijan starts pumping Iranian gas to Georgia
Russia sets oil output target
Arctic defrost opens resources and divisions
Azerbaijan is an unlikely solution to Georgia’s energy woes
Go to News and Trends CIS / Russia
E & SE Asia
Tripura wants gas from Myanmar without touching Bangladesh
Biomass can generate 30,000 MW and offer jobs to 10 mm in India
China's energy insecurity and Iran's crisis
India and US sign energy cooperation pact
India is committed to Iran pipeline
Authorities take tight security measures for Balochistan gas pipelines
Meeting its energy demand is important part of China’s diplomacy
Most Asian economies able to cope with high oil prices
Asia’s oil refining margins fall to lowest since 2001
Energy independence should be India’s top priority
Saudi Arabia to invest in Pakistan's oil and gas sector
New law to boost China’s renewable energy development
Minister's slip of tongue fuels artificial fuel crisis in Bangladesh
China's oil consumption and dependence on imports decreased in 2005
Pakistan is standing firm on pipeline plan with Iran
Asia's gain is the West's loss in the Middle East
Creating energy security is India’s priority area
China's domestic oil and gas supplies grow steadily
China's hydroelectric power capacity on the rise
India reports on oil data
India’s integrated energy policy
Papua New Guinea gas pipeline plan creates environmental concerns
Iran gas pipeline analysis seen from India’s perspective
India’s vote on Iran to affect energy security
India's Shankar Aiyar loses oil minister's job to Mumbai businessman
Saudi Arabia promises more oil to India
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Africa
Nigeria rakes in $ 11.91 bn from crude oil sales
South Africa’s biofuels strategy to carry multiple benefits
Cow dung is proving to be Namibia’s godsend
Egypt initiates petroleum development agenda for 2006
Kenya asks Venezuela for help in search for oil
Nigeria wins $ 1 bn from 2005 bid round
Botswana has massive gas resources
Africa to benefit from subsidized Venezuelan oil
Mauritania poised to join club of oil exporters
US seeks solution to ensure safe African oil coast
Chad and World Bank struggle to save face in oil row
Zimbabwe mulls 20-year electricity generation development plan
Oil hostages released but Nigerian rebels issue new threat
Go to News and Trends Africa
Latin America
Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite
Africa to benefit from subsidized Venezuelan oil
Venezuela to help Kenya in search for oil
Construction of Venezuela-Colombia gas pipeline begins next July
Ecuador’s economy ministry wants new oil law
Companies await new law to invest in Mexican biogas generation projects
Bolivia moving to exert more control on gas
US blocks oil firms in Cuba talks
CARICOM Single Market (CSM) ratified
Venezuela expands oil heating subsidies to Vermont
Brazil to inject at least $ 1 bn into natural gas transport through 2008
Chavez, oil and American anxiety
Venezuela raises oil and gas reserves estimates
Venezuela's gift to the Bronx
Go to News and Trends Latin America
North America
BLM collects record sum for oil and gas leases
Turkey seeks partnership with US to drill for oil and gas in Iraq
Louisiana governor to fight legal battle over future oil leases
Florida officials outraged as US proposes oil drilling 100 miles offshore
MMS seeks study of Bristol Bay’s offshore oil and gas possibilities
India and US sign energy cooperation pact
Iraqi delegates seek greater US oil investment
US cuts estimate for global oil demand
Bush administration proposes budget for alternative energy
Twelve-step program to break America’s oil addiction
Canadian oil sands to help meet Bush’s Middle East oil cut
US announces program to supply and safeguard nuclear fuel
US blocks oil firms in Cuba talks
America’s biodiesel awareness gets fuelled by promotions
Venezuela expands oil heating subsidies to Vermont
OPEC concerned about Bush's energy goals
Oil tanker causes spill in Alaska
Experts agree US is addicted to oil, but differ on how to cure it
Chavez, oil and American anxiety
Scepticism over Bush's call for dramatic cut in Middle East oil imports
Bush acknowledges US reliance on oil
ICE’s plan to list West Texas crude futures in London seen as threat to US
Venezuela's gift to the Bronx
Arctic defrost opens resources and divisions
US needs better fuel economy and use of alternative fuels
Renewable energy bills pass Washington committee
How to beat the high cost of gasoline. Forever!
Go to News and Trends North America
Company News:
Europe
Statoil upgrades reserves in Kvitebjorn field
BG accused of fuelling poverty
Norsk Hydro begins production at Oseberg West Flank
Russia offers Turkey price cut for less Iranian gas
Norway’s Petoro names seven oil fields for CO2 storage market
Shell believes world has plenty of oil and gas to meet demand
Russia and Turkey to extend gas pipeline to Israel and Lebanon
Spanish government approves Gas Natural takeover bid
Statoil enters deal with consortium to develop oil and gas field technology
Danish expertise can help the US find substitute for oil
Russian partnership pillar of German foreign policy
Gazprom and Bulgaria eye increased gas supplies
Statoil and partners invest in Vigdis license to improve oil recovery
Debates over Russian natural gas prices are starting to come to light
Statoil to sell gas stations in Ireland
Gazprom to invest $ 2 bn in Serbia
Norsk Hydro awards Oseberg Delta contract to Subsea 7
Gazprom in talks to enter Italian gas market
Statoil to upgrade Mongstad refinery
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia begins pumping light crude from Haradh oil field
China-India joint acquisition in Syria could pay for more joint deals
Shell’s investment plans in Iran remain on track
Iran to export gasoline in five years
Norsk Hydro and LUKoil to continue oil exploration in Iran
Norway's DNO presses on with Kurdistan oil deal
Russia and Turkey to extend gas pipeline to Israel and Lebanon
Oil firms continue to invest in Syria
Iran to begin development of Dehloran oil field
Kurdish officials are inviting foreign oil companies in Iraq
Syria and its foreign interests
Debates over Russian natural gas prices are starting to come to light
Petro-Canada closes sale of its Syrian-producing assets
Gulfsands Petroleum continues activities in Syria
India looking for joint ventures in Oman
Success is elusive in Iraq's oil fields after two years of cost overruns
Abu-Dhabi based firm to acquire Pearl Energy
Go to Company News Middle East
Central Asia
Azerbaijan to secure energy security
Turkmenistan steps up gas diplomacy
Azerbaijan starts pumping Iranian gas to Georgia
Kazmortransflot transports 16 % more oil in 2005
Go to Company News Central Asia
CIS / Russia
Rosneft considers developing Vankor field alone
Ukraine willing to renegotiate Russian gas deal
Petrobras and Gazprom discuss pipeline cooperation
Rosneft wins auctions for three oil and gas deposits
Ukraine to retain control of gas pipeline
TNK-BP ready to give up control of Kovykta gas field to Gazprom
Russia offers Turkey price cut for less Iranian gas
Yukos confirms Transpetrol sale to Russneft
Repsol-YPF enters Russian energy market
Russia and Turkey to extend gas pipeline to Israel and Lebanon
Ukraine signs off on gas supply deal
Dutch court rejects Yuganskneftegaz appeal in Yukos case
Russian partnership pillar of German foreign policy
Debates over Russian natural gas prices are starting to come to light
Eastern Europe after the Russian-Ukrainian gas row: What next?
Rosneft invites ONGC to underwrite IPO
Russia-Ukraine consortium begins building gas pipeline
LUKoil Overseas designs gas plant in Uzbekistan
No quick way for Georgia to end Russian energy dependence
Gazprom to supply gas to Transcaucasia by Mozdok-Tbilisi pipeline
Protesters urge EBRD to reject funding for Sakhalin project
Kyrgyzstan and Gazprom to set up joint venture
Russia believes Georgian pipeline explosion blasts are terror acts
Go to Company News CIS / Russia
E & SE Asia
Vietnam becomes Asia’s third largest oil producer
All or nothing for Pertamina in Cepu oil field scramble
Transocean wins contract for five jackup rigs from ONGC
CNOOC to set up venture to make pipelines
Su Tu Trang field expects higher gas flow
Petronet takes over land for Kochi LNG terminal
GAIL and IOC to forge joint venture for city gas project
Nippon Oil’s Rang Dong CO2 project approved under Kyoto Protocol
Firms to develop LNG scheme for Pakistan
Toshiba acquires Westinghouse for $ 5.4 bn
Taiwan to slash its reliance on Middle East oil
Indonesia unlikely to achieve 1.3 mm bpd target in 2009
Brunei Petroleum awards two new onshore oil blocks
China must find additional supplies whilst limiting its overall oil reliance
BP to fund Indian biofuel production study
Thai PTTEP to increase presence overseas
Australia's second export LNG project commences operations
Salamander buys Indonesian oil and gas assets from Citigroup
Vestas may set up wind energy R&D centre in Singapore
Xinjiang region reports on 2005 natural gas output
India's energy security and right to take decision at stake
ONGC aiming for 5 bn barrels of deepsea oil
CNOOC delays production at disputed gas field
Sustainability is the core concept as Shell China expands
ONGC looking for partners in Kakinada project
OMV wins two-petroleum exploration permits in New Zealand
Papua New Guinea to join China in onshore gas deal
Go to Company News E & SE Asia
Africa
Sasol signs deal for clean soy biodiesel
NNPC accused of remitting revenues from crude sales to FAAC
Madagascar to auction offshore plots
Shell strikes deal with Sonatrach
Oil unrest grips Nigeria
Total and ExxonMobil takeover deal gets approval in Zimbabwe
The decades-long scramble for southern Sudan's oil riches
KNOC and ONGC Videsh to develop Nigerian fields together
Mauritania and Woodside still need to reach contract agreements
Libya may hire foreign companies to help develop 300 oil fields
Saharawi political prisoners in Western Sahara send letter to Kerr-McGee
Chad calls on foreign energy partners to renegotiate 1988 oil deal
Power crisis deepens in Uganda
Nigeria wants ONGC and KNOC as partner in oil blocks
Tullow Oil to invite bids for Kudu gas project
Sonangol receives production rights for Angolan oil block
Chinese firm embarks on oil exploration project in Ethiopia
West African Gas Pipeline Project is on course
Cabinda reports oil field off Angola is on stream
Go to Company News Africa
Latin America
Sempra builds first LNG terminal in Mexico
Australian company to search for oil and gas in Jamaica
Mexico's oil output may decline sharply
Ecopetrol expects oil output to fall 1.4 % in 2006
Iberdrola’s Latin American electricity generation up 18.2 % in 2005
Petrobras and Gazprom discuss pipeline cooperation
Trinidad to tender eight deepwater blocks by end of March
Petrobras in talks with Bolivia on contract changes
PdVSA to pay off debt
Pequiven cancels ExxonMobil’s Venezuelan olefins project
Mexican wind projects need new law to connect to grid
Cheap Venezuelan oil for Vermont
Petrobras board approves acquisition of Pasadena refinery
US oil investors interested in Cuba
Meeting the energy challenge in Trinidad
Peru reports on hydrocarbons production
ONGC to buy 30 % stake of ExxonMobil’s Brazilian oil field
Petrobras agrees to buy Macae plant from El Paso
Electricity demand in Chile’s central grid drops below GDP in 2005
First private-sector oil summit between US and Cuba
Bolivia to renegotiate gas deals with Argentina and Brazil
PetroCaribe is best available solution to Caribbean oil crisis
Petrobras seeks partnership with new Bolivian government
Colombia approves eight new oil and gas exploration contracts
Pemex to close $ 5.5 bn syndicated loan
Brazilian Furnas to invest $ 587 mm in generation and transmission
Pemex to issue $ 1.5 bn debt on international market through bonds
Alliant Energy closes sale of assets to Sobrapar
Go to Company News Latin America
North America
Alaska pipeline is not that vulnerable
In the global race to power up LNG plants, firms face supply challenge
BP and EMG plan major hydrogen power project for California
The hard truth about oil
US national oil companies raise stakes with private oil majors
High fuel cost, antiquated grid and emissions trouble US industry
Toshiba acquires Westinghouse for $ 5.4 bn
Vermont and Venezuela launch oil deal
World's largest solar photovoltaic project to be built in Nevada
Enron manipulated electricity prices during 2001 energy crisis in California
Danish expertise can help the US find substitute for oil
Ramco sells stake in Seven Heads Gas Field to Marathon
More oil companies join rush in central Utah
First private-sector oil summit between US and Cuba
Indian firms eye Canadian oil sands deals
ExxonMobil in $ 48 bn oil bonanza
TransCanada secures long-term contracts for Keystone Oil Pipeline project
Judge rules Trans-Alaska pipeline owners overcharged refiners
Go to Company News North America
Contracts Awarded:
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Discoveries:
KNOC/SK consortium finds new oil and gas reserves off Vietnam coast
Premier Oil finds new gas deposits in Indonesia
RWE-DEA makes oil discovery in Egypt
Petroleum Development Oman discovers four oil fields
Premier Oil finds gas reserves in Natuna
Emerald Energy encounters hydrocarbon accumulations in Syria
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Features:
IEA cuts oil demand growth rate in first three quarters of 2006
Electrification is a must for reducing CO2 emissions
Profits by oil and gas firms are dwarfed by costs of emissions
US cuts estimate for global oil demand
Shell believes world has plenty of oil and gas to meet demand
Big oil is getting pushed around
The need for energy dialogue -- interview with Viktor Khristenko
Russian expert predicts global cooling from 2012
Saudi Arabia sees growing global demand for oil
Oil giants can't drill fast enough
Study shows biofuels and biomaterials as good alternative to petroleum
Survey shows E&P expenditures are set to rise
Trading oil in euros -- does it matter?
World Bank urges countries to expand use of efficient energy
There's no sign of a new energy strategy
Are we ready for $ 262/barrel oil?
The changing dynamics of world oil demand
Demography and oil
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