Europe faces new gas crisis – Bloomberg
NEW YORK (Agencies): Europe is on the brink of a new energy crisis, as rapidly depleting gas reserves and potential supply cuts from Russia threaten to exacerbate an already difficult…
Haiti’s Largest Hydropower Plant Shuts Down After Protests
Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Agencies): Haiti’s largest hydropower plant, Peligre, has been forced to shut down after protesters stormed the facility demanding access to electricity. The shutdown has exacerbated the island nation’s…
Renewable Energy: The Silver Lining in Pakistan’s Energy Cloud
In a country where the flicker of electricity is often as unpredictable as the monsoon rains, Pakistan’s energy crisis has cast a long, dark shadow over its development and prosperity.…
Russia Explores Possibility of New Oil Pipeline to China
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that an additional oil pipeline could accompany the planned mega gas pipeline from Russia to China. The proposed Power of Siberia 2…
Iraq and Jordan Electrical Connection Inaugurated
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Ziad Ali Fadel, Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, officially opened the electrical connection line between Iraq and Jordan. The inauguration took place in the Al-Rutba District, far west of…
Iran may impose $18bln fine on Pakistan over gas pipeline construction delay
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Iran has warned Pakistan that it may have to pay a $18 billion penalty if it fails to make progress on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project within the…
Debate Resurfaces: Time to Replenish America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Following significant withdrawals of 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in response to rising gasoline prices, there is a growing discussion about the need to…