There are distressed energy investors, investors who are distressed about energy, and then there are investors who will buy distressed properties that no one else would touch with a ten-foot pole. Of late that last group is starting to become interested in an area of the world that is radioactive to every other investor out there; Iraq.
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As China’s economy grows larger, it is slowing down. But the advancing economy is also creating new opportunities. That reality was on display recently as China announced the opening of a new railroad link between London and China.
The train line will be one of the longest in the world spanning roughly 7.500 miles – nearly a third of the circumference of the Earth and after leaving China the train passes through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Belgium and France before reaching England. The news might seem like merely another PR stunt by China trying to display economic muscle, but it also has some meaningful information for investors in the energy and materials industries.
100 Days: Energy Exports Strengthen U.S., Boost Allies
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
One benefit from the renaissance in U.S. energy production is the new capability to export American oil and natural gas – the mere discussion of which reflects the sea change in our country’s energy outlook. Consider: Just a few years ago there was great concern about growing U.S. dependence on imported crude oil. And because… Keep reading →
Regardless of how the details surrounding Sunday’s launch shake out, it was an unhelpful move at a time when the Trump administration is determining its policy toward Iran’s missile program and broader regional behavior. According to recent media reports, Iran conducted a weapons test on January 29 that involved either a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, a… Keep reading →
Because the proposed Israeli embassy move is a potential headache for the palace, it will no doubt be high on the king’s agenda, but U.S. officials should be prepared to offer assurances on other pressing security and economic concerns as well. On January 30, Jordan’s King Abdullah arrives in Washington for meetings with the new… Keep reading →
Will Astana Displace Geneva In The Syrian Peace Process?
By Fabrice Balanche
The circumstances of the Russian-sponsored peace conference raise several concerns, but failure to participate could signal acquiescence to Moscow’s plans in Syria and further U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East. On January 23, Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host a conference on Syria sponsored by Russia, Iran, and Turkey. The meeting’s timing, locale, invite… Keep reading →
Secretary Moniz Statement On Anniversary Of JCPOA Implementation Day, IAEA Announcement Of Centrifuge Removal From Fordow
By U.S. Department Of Energy
WASHINGTON – Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which rolls back the Iranian nuclear program and verifiably prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. To reach Implementation Day last year, Iran had to ship out 25,000 pounds of its enriched uranium, dismantle two-thirds of… Keep reading →
The meeting’s main outcomes will probably disappoint ardent supporters and detractors alike, but the parties should not dismiss the potential progress offered by its more modest, concrete recommendations. On January 15, representatives from around seventy countries and international organizations convened in Paris for the second of two international conferences organized under the French “Middle East… Keep reading →
LNG In Europe 2016/2017: An Overview Of LNG Import Terminals In Europe
By King & Spalding
Gas is a key source of energy supply to Europe, and plays a fundamental role in Europe’s energy supply mix.
A Tale Of Two Countries – China’s Betting On Renewable Energy While Trump Dreams Of Coal’s Glory Days
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
That whoosh you just heard was China passing the United States in the race for the 21st century energy economy. Or is it the 21st century jobs race? Or the “world’s only superpower” race? Unfortunately, it might be all three. Last week, China announced it will invest $361 billion over the next three years in… Keep reading →
