Category Archives: Energy markets

Biden Moves To Reduce U.S. Reliance On Russian Nuclear Supply Chain

As Project Ukraine collapses, the Biden administration notices the US relies on Russia for nuclear fuel and figures somebody better do something about that.

Iran’s Proposed Embargo Could Cause Chaos in Oil Markets

A brief look at the impact of the 1970s oil embargo, and what the effects might be if one were implemented now.

New Report Issues Damning Verdict on Food’s Fossil Fuel Addiction

Research shows fossil fuel companies are investing heavily in petrochemicals for use in pesticides, fertilisers, and plastic packaging.

Why Fossil Fuel Companies Can’t Leave Resources Stranded

A discussion of how fossil fuel companies’ imperatives and our legal regime preclude getting them to leave oil and gas in the ground.

Türkiye’s Middle Ground Position Becomes Untenable as US Intensifies Conflicts

Turkish public opinion has been hardening against the West for years, and worsening of ME situation could be the definitive break.

Elongating the Fossil Fuel Era, One Trick at a Time

A mini-catalogue of strategies the fossil fuel industry is using to forestall the transition to other energy sources.

US Neocons Accidentally Act as Great Uniter in Caucasus

Attempts to use Armenia to destabilize Caucasus backfire spectacularly.

Iraq Moves Further Out of U.S.’s Influence With New Russia and China Deals

On Iraq’s preferential deal with China for oil output and projects.

More Upheaval in German Politics Over Ukraine War, Russia Sanctions and the Heavy Hand of the US

A new party on the left joins the far-right AfD in challenging Berlin’s subservience to Washington as public anger grows against current government.

U.S. Eyes Tighter Sanctions On Iran’s Oil And Gas Exports

The US again plans to deploy its favorite weapon, sanctions, againt Iran. But will the US get the cooperation it expects?

The Gods Are Going Against the Chosen People — Mammon Against Israel, Mars Against the Pentagon

Why Israel can’t handle a long war economically, and is prettyu sure to get one.

The Humanitarian Case for Another Arab Oil Embargo

Will the Gulf States again use an oil embargo to increase leverage against the US and Israel?

India Expected To Reject Russian Demand To Pay For Oil In Chinese Yuan

As we warned, bilateral trade, here to avoid using the dollar, is messy. Russia is balking at taking more Indian rupees in payment for oil.

Iran Calls For Middle East States to Start Economic Escalation Via Oil Embargo On Israel

An oil embargo against Israel looks unlikely to have much economic impact but it could promote other Middle Eastern joint action.

Ethanol and Carbon Capture on the Great Plains

A mega project that would pipe carbon from five states and inject it underground in North Dakota relies on dubious technology, risks prolonging the ethanol boondoggle and could destroy lives and land.