Energy

Forget the energy opening: López Obrador works to restore the primacy of Pemex, the state-owned oil giant.

Trump’s reluctance to retaliate against Iran may reflect his belief that an “energy independent” United States no longer needs to protect the region.

But some experts say the move is a weak response to alleged Iranian attacks on Saudi oil.

Tensions in the region spike as U.S. blames Iran.

The departure of Trump’s hawkish national security advisor raised hopes in Washington, but a sudden thaw with Tehran is unlikely.

If the world isn’t careful, renewable energy could become as destructive as fossil fuels.

New sanctions from the United States risk pushing Berlin firmly into Moscow’s geopolitical corner.

The natural gas discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean is so expensive to bring to market that it might never reach European consumers, let alone change the policies of EU governments.

Future dependency on Israeli natural gas could change the political equation for many European countries that are currently critical of Israeli policies toward Palestinians.

Ankara is eyeing the gas reserves around Cyprus, causing yet more international tensions.

“This country will not stand for it,” Trump says after drone shootdown.

A virtual gas hub could create real cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Experts believe Tehran is behind recent attacks on Saudi oil installations and vessels.

Washington cites Tehran’s “warnings” in deploying a carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf. The question is whether the threat is real.

New legislation is aimed at forcing the recalcitrant NATO ally back into the fold.

In reprisal for a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir, the Indian government says it will divert river waters that downstream Pakistan has been counting on.

Riyadh’s reckless behavior foments widespread mistrust of its plans to buy nuclear reactors.

Things will only get worse under Trump’s sanctions, but China, India, and other countries are still defiantly buying oil.

Though Berlin badly wants it built, Paris is set to side with the EU on new rules intended to contain Moscow.

The U.S. president takes direct aim at Maduro’s power, but the economic pain could spread.