The effects of climate change are pushing more people to leave Africa and the Middle East for the wealthier, more temperate climes of Europe. Governments must look to ease costs in key sectors such as housing, energy and heathcare to reduce the far-right’s appeal amid the influx of migrants. Source …
Read More »Indonesia approves US$3 billion development plan for South China Sea gas block
Tuna offshore gas field expected to reach peak production of 115 million standard cubic feet per day in 2027, as Indonesia bids to underline maritime entitlements in geopolitical hotspot. Source link
Read More »Germany’s Scholz needs new path on Europe and China to avoid old failures
The German chancellor has faced a series of challenges in his first year in office, putting his diplomatic skills and political pragmatism to the test. His efforts to defend German interests and compete for the leadership of Europe have drawn the ire of allies and muddled European policy. Source link
Read More »China turns on tap to Russian gas in Yangtze River Delta with pipeline extension
The 750km stretch of natural gas pipeline will help ease gas-supply bottlenecks in one of China’s most important economic powerhouses, and it comes as energy trade with Russia has reached record highs. Source link
Read More »Energy supplies top agenda as Chinese, Kazakh leaders meet
Premier Li Keqiang hailed energy cooperation, trade deals during video link meeting with Kazakh prime minister. Source link
Read More »Indian imports of Russian oil surge while appeal of arms imports fades
Seeing Russian weaponry fail in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is weighing on their export appeal, but the conflict is driving up interest in Russian oil. Russia was once India’s top arms supplier and a middling oil provider, but those roles appear to be reversing as the conflict continues. Source link
Read More »Germany’s winter of discontent could leave Europe mired in recession
German growth is already hitting the skids, with annual growth in the second quarter slowing to 1.7 per cent compared with 3.6 per cent in the first three months of the year. Germany is leading Europe into slower growth. The prospects of a recession must be high, considering the marked …
Read More »Chinese coal-to-gas catalyst could ease reliance on foreign tech: researchers
A new catalyst fills the gap in the domestic natural gas production process, which could help ensure stable and sustainable supply amid the global energy crisis. Source link
Read More »Germany, Netherlands to drill for gas in North Sea after Russia cuts supply
The controversial plan is not new, but has taken on urgency after Gazprom said it would halt flows to the Dutch over their refusal to pay in roubles. Source link
Read More »Finland says Russia suspending natural gas supplies
Cut-off was announced the same week that Finland, along with Sweden, applied to join Nato, marking one of the biggest geopolitical ramifications of the war in Ukraine that could rewrite Europe’s security map. Source link
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