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Articles with tag "Energy"

COAL CONCERNS

Russian Energy Giants Suffer Under Anti-Coal Campaigns

In the absence of a government drive to reduce the use of coal, Russian companies are becoming targets of divestment campaigns from international investors...
Oil Strategy

Russia Joins the Ranks of Oil Swing Producers

Energy Minister Alexander Novak explains Russia’s response to the attack on Saudi Arabia and the future of oil.
Tax cuts

Energy Minister Calls for Reform of Oil Taxes

Energy minister says that without tax reform, Russia will not be able to sustain its current level of oil production
Carbon Footprint

The Cost of Carbon in Russia

Russia is the world's fourth-largest polluter, but has ratified the Paris climate accord.
energy agreement

Uganda Says Russia to Help it Develop Nuclear Energy

Uganda's energy needs are expected to jump in coming years.
oil deal

Russia Says There's Enough Oil in Global Stockpiles to Replace Lost Saudi Barrels

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities have raised concerns about a global shortfall of supplies.
north exploration

Russia Open to Private Companies Developing Energy-Rich Arctic Shelf, Minister Says

"Of course we would like to study it more, but the government cannot allow itself to make such investments. It's very expensive."
Icebreaker project

'We Want to Change the Course of History,' Northern Sea Route Operator Says

With new icebreakers, Russia's Arctic route could compete with the Suez Canal in shipping and trading.
Renewable reservations

Wind Turbines Ignore Birds' Interests, Putin Says

"This is not a joke," he added.
Arctic energy

Floating Nuclear Power Plant Will Be Key Element on Northern Sea Route

The Akademik Lomonosov power station has been officially handed over to the Russian state nuclear power company.
energy project

Japan Teams Up With Russia in Big Arctic LNG

The deal gives Japanese companies a 10 percent stake in the major LNG project being developed on Russia’s Arctic coast.
Shale basins

U.S. ‘Freedom Gas’ Aims to Loosen Russia's Grip on Europe’s Market

Russia is Europe’s biggest and lowest-cost gas supplier.
Gas politics

Trump Considers Sanctions on European Firms Over Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

Many German politicians support Nord Stream 2 because the country needs steady gas supplies.
Strong words

Russia’s Sechin Accuses U.S. of Using Energy as a Political Weapon

The Rosneft CEO told the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that a third of global oil reserves are restricted by U.S. sanctions.
contamination crisis

Russia Dirty Oil Crisis Drags On as Port Loads Tainted Cargo

At least one tainted cargo has been loaded onto a tanker since Monday.
Dirty Oil

Russia's Plan to Cleanse Tainted Oil Pipe Proves Slow-Going

A contamination crisis has shut down parts of Russia's giant Druzhba pipeline almost a month ago.
opinion
Bruno Maçães

Syria and Now Iran: How the U.S. Is Driving Russia South

Trump’s decision to end Iran oil waivers will shift Russia's foreign policy down south.
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