Energy supplies
Oil, gas, nuclear, renewables, energy prices, electricity and climate issues. Scenarios, forecasts and analysis from Geopolitical Intelligence Services (GIS) experts on energy trends.
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Energy evolution
While attempts are being made to move away from fossil fuels for energy production, the transition is not happening as efficiently as many predict. New methods of extracting oil and gas have kept these resources cheap and plentiful and have ...
Beyond the 2020 pandemic
The policies used to contain the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic have brought disruption that moved at a speed not seen in decades. As countries implemented measures to bring the disease under control, economies came to a screeching halt and entire sectors ...
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Oil market outlook: Land in sight but rough seas ahead
In early November, several pharmaceutical companies announced that their Covid-19 vaccine trials had yielded promising results. Markets immediately began to recover, but many experts warned against declaring an early end to the pandemic, especially for oil producers. While global recovery and oil prices have moved in tandem during previous months, they could soon begin to behave independently.
Nord Stream 2 divides Germany’s allies
Nord Stream 2 is perhaps Europe’s most controversial energy project. In October, the U.S. slapped another set of sanctions on contractors and suppliers building the pipeline, while the pandemic-induced drop in economic activity has further called into question the initiative’s financial viability. Berlin and Moscow now have a significant dilemma ...
Oil market outlook: Expectations and realities
Since about June, oil prices have remained remarkably stable. Still, plenty of uncertainty remains about when consumption might recover and what the long-term future holds for the world’s energy giants. As a result, oil companies’ shares have declined steadily, proving that the market does not expect a significant rise in ...
Oil market outlook: Sailing in the dark
With forecasts for oil demand and supply highly discouraging, Saudi Arabia enforces strict production caps compliance among OPEC members, warns financial markets “speculators” against betting on falling prices and hints at the possibility of further output cuts. However, U.S. shale producers may interfere with the organization’s strategy once again.
Nigeria’s oil policy at a crossroads
Even before the pandemic, the Nigerian economy faced structural issues. Highly dependent on oil exports for revenue, the country could spiral into a deep recession because of the recent collapse in oil prices. High production costs will also hamper recovery even when global demand returns. If constantly pushed for full ...
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