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From Arctic to Indian Ocean: First shipment of Russian liquefied natural gas arrives in India

A tanker with liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in Russia's Yamal region in northwest Siberia has been delivered to India. According to first deputy chairman of Novatek’s management board, Lev Feodosyev, the shipment is in line with the company’s goal to expand its supply geography and increase the presence in key Asian markets. “The first … Continue reading From Arctic to Indian Ocean: First shipment of Russian liquefied natural gas arrives in India

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The battle for China’s growing gas demand

Russia, in its efforts to develop its gas sector in as many geographical locations as possible, is also earmarking increased gas exports to China. Russian natural gas giant Gazprom said that gas from its Siberia fields could start moving through pipelines to China within the next five years. The disclosure came as Gazprom representatives discussed the development … Continue reading The battle for China’s growing gas demand

Afghanistan ready to play connector role in Eurasian integration

The inauguration of TAPI – the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline – signals Kabul is on-board with the grand project of Eurasian integration By Pepe Escobar One of the top roller-coaster sagas in what, some years ago, I christened Pipelineistan, has yielded a definitive twist. The US$8 billion,1,814-kilometer Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline (TAPI) was officially inaugurated on Friday, in full pomp, and … Continue reading Afghanistan ready to play connector role in Eurasian integration

India Will Be the Second Country in the World To Use a Novel Nuclear Technology

After 15 years of development and construction, India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is nearing completion. The project is a testament to India's resolve to rely on renewable sources of energy in the future FAST BREEDERS As a country with a huge demand for electricity, India is wise to step up its renewable energy game. The country recently announced … Continue reading India Will Be the Second Country in the World To Use a Novel Nuclear Technology

US$1.6 billion ship deal will put Russian LNG on fast track to China

China LNG, Teekay LNG JV to finance 6 carriers   A joint venture between China LNG shipping and Teekay LNG has reportedly signed a US$1.6 billion deal to finance six LNG carriers, which will service Russia’s Yamal LNG project. The carriers, currently being built by South Korea’s Daewoo, can operate the northern route from the … Continue reading US$1.6 billion ship deal will put Russian LNG on fast track to China