Gas Diplomacy Across Europe: Qatar, Italy, and the Push to Reduce Russian Dependence
The German authorities’ attempt to secure gas from Qatar instead of obtaining fuel from Russia did not come to fruition, and now Qatar…
Rising energy costs spur talk of switching fuels in power generation
Around the globe, the pressure of rising energy costs is pushing many governments to at least explore the viability of using fuels other than…
Bayer and Philip Morris International: Export, exit, and strategic shifts in Russia
Bayer, the German chemical and pharmaceutical giant, has chosen to keep exporting agricultural products to Russia. This decision comes amidst…
Norway Advances Gas Exports to Germany and Europe While Expanding Offshore Capacity
Norway is reporting that it is delivering the highest feasible volumes of natural gas to Germany, a claim made during a joint press briefing…
Russian housing debt relief proposals spark debate among industry experts
The Association of Real Estate Service Companies, known by its Russian acronym AKON, has sent a formal appeal to the Ministry of Construction…
EU Sets Clear Rules for NSD Depositors and Russian Investments
The European Commission has outlined the conditions under which European depositors may open accounts with NSD to process payments for Russian…
Germany’s 2021 Energy Strategy: LNG, Storage, and Diversified Supply
The emergence of measures to address the looming energy crisis in Germany began to take shape as early as 2021, according to remarks…
Nord Stream 2 Debate: Energy Security, Diversification, and Policy Implications
In the public conversation around Nord Stream 2, observers have stressed that the decision to move forward with or against the project carries…
Market Signals: Realty Demand Softens Across Major Economies
A former adviser to Russia’s economy minister, Evgeny Nadorshin, cautions that residents should not rush into real estate purchases. The…
UK Harvest Shortfall and Widespread Produce Waste
Massive quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables continue to spoil in Britain as farmers struggle to harvest due to labor shortages and other…