Tagged With Victor Kotsev
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
27 July 2023
The country punching way above its weight in energy is less the story of a hydrocarbon bonanza and more that of a nation seeking to make the best out of what is available
23 June 2023
The race to go around Russia is on and the New Silk Road has a Central Asian energy flavour
22 May 2023
Drilling campaigns and bid rounds are gathering pace, and even the long-discussed East Med pipeline may be back on the agenda as the region prepares to increase its gas exports to Europe
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
18 April 2023
Calls for EU to reflect on gas subsidy bill of €700bn as common purchase mechanism approaches
24 March 2023
But there is less optimism on additional Iranian exports, and many near-term risks remain
24 February 2023
But threat of war, poor governance and regional rivalries hamper Azeri dream of tapping into Central Asian reserves
23 February 2023
The region has made significant progress on reducing exposure to Russian gas, but despite rosy assessments by politicians, challenges remain
2 February 2023
Hampered by sanctions and ill will, Russian majors are departing Europe, but refiners’ focus was already moving east
27 January 2023
Legal and illegal efforts to skirt the prohibition are likely to intensify—especially in Turkey, the Balkans and Eastern Europe
28 November 2022
Erdogan and Putin’s rhetoric may be more about targeting domestic audiences than any realistic prospect of development
24 November 2022
Common energy projects appear to be holding a famously fractious Balkan peninsula together—for now
31 October 2022
European refiners have strong incentives to adapt to the technological and logistical challenges of the continent turning away from Russia
26 October 2022
Opec+ cut agreement suggests Moscow’s Middle Eastern stock remains high
3 October 2022
Russian interference and domestic political instability threaten the country’s dream of becoming a regional energy hub
15 August 2022
It may be too soon to speak of a divorce between Russia and Kazakhstan. Yet the former’s invasion of Ukraine is sending shivers through Central Asia
5 April 2022
On the front line of potential weaponisation of Russian energy, the poorest and arguably most corrupt EU member state is heavily dependent but not without diversification options
10 March 2022
With the Putin administration hard-pressed by Western sanctions, Beijing may look to take advantage
7 June 2021
Tolerance for perceived political risk has expanded, but such complacency could be dangerous
21 January 2021
Unilateral production cuts and reconciliation with Qatar may look like a full retreat from longstanding policy positions. But they may yet prove smart tactical moves
8 December 2020
The kingdom may be apprehensive about the incoming US president’s attitude towards Iran, but it could ultimately profit from the regime change
26 October 2020
The crisis-hit nation dreams of better diplomatic relations to help boost its crippled economy and unlock a gas bonanza. But dreams they may remain
18 August 2020
Studies on the possible route may be under way, but if the project materialises at all, it is unlikely to be on an ambitious schedule
15 August 2020
LNG imports are a first step. Exports and bunkering may come next
15 July 2020
As the US shale industry struggles, energy sanctions targeting China are unlikely
10 July 2020
Russia and Saudi Arabia have largely buried, rather than settled, their issues. China is a microcosm of the ongoing tension
2 July 2020
Kazakhstan’s former long-time leader is approaching a landmark birthday. But he is resisting any temptation to mark it with a comeback
26 May 2020
A break with its erstwhile East Med allies is unlikely, but a Turkish solution to Israel’s gas export conundrum could appeal
13 May 2020
The kingdom may have to pay a steep price for its efforts to reassert leadership in oil politics
24 April 2020
The kingdom may consider it has prevailed over Russia and US shale producers in the short-term, but its longer-term prospects are clouded in uncertainty
8 April 2020
The devaluation of the rouble has been seen as insulating Russia during any sustained price war. But it may not be sitting as comfortably as thought
10 March 2020
Manama may seek to sell non-producing assets in order to mitigate the severe shock of falling oil prices, experts say
9 March 2020
Wide differences in strategy, breakeven prices and national finances all contributed to failure to agree production cuts in face of US shale competition and sagging demand
6 March 2020
Uncertainties over the economic fallout of the coronavirus epidemic a harbinger of more short-term volatility
25 February 2020
Oman and the UAE are leading the way as the region catches up to a shipping industry revolution spurred by low gas prices and tighter marine fuel regulations
18 February 2020
The discovery could have far-reaching ramifications for Emirati and regional gas markets, but there is a risk of jumping to premature conclusions
14 January 2020
The successful initial domestic listing of Saudi Aramco cannot disguise potential challenges—not least security and geopolitical threats—facing the IPO further down the line
15 November 2019
The Saudi state-owned producer is aiming for a formidable network of midstream and downstream assets
23 September 2019
The oil facility attacks highlight potentially fatal vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure
