September 25, 2005
China, Iran & Oil
Not surprisingly, a lust for oil is one of the leading motives why certain countries are indifferent, if not out right supportive, of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. India’s extensive fossil fuel relationship with Iran, however, is apparently not as important at… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09:Read more… | Comments (0)
June 07, 2005
India-Iran Pipeline on Track
Despite objections from the Bush administration and lingering security concerns, a pipeline connecting India, Pakistan and Iran is set to begin construction next year: The two countries agreed to co-operate in securing natural gas for their energy needs from external… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 15, 2005
Playing the Total Card
Having accomplished what a few months ago seemed impossible (getting the U.S. and France to see eye to eye on an issue), and now understanding the dire consequences of such a development, Syria is reportedly seeking to bolster ties with… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
February 25, 2005
Total Pollutes Democracy
French owned oil company Total (formerly “Total Fina Elf”) is being accused of “democracy polluting” in Myanmar by providing monetary support to the dictatorship ruling that country: Some 40 organisations launched an international campaign here Monday aimed at pressuring the… Posted by GPR on 2005 02: Read more… | Comments (0)
February 02, 2005
Targeting Arab Oil
In December we wrote an essay focusing on the relative vulnerability of the Arab oil industry after hearing Osama bin Laden’s audiotape emphasizing the targeting of oil installations in Arab Gulf States in addition to reading a report by the… Posted by GPR on 2005 02: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 31, 2005
No (Darfur) Blood for China and France’s Oil!
The United Nations is set to release a report which concludes that the humanitarian crisis perpetrated in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Muslim Africans by government backed Arab militias is not “genocide.” Since the United States government has all… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 26, 2005
Visualizing China’s Oil Quest
An excerpt from the Investor’s Business Daily, the source of the above image: [China's] oil imports hit a record 12.1 million tons in December. For 2004, they soared nearly 35% to 122.7 million tons. China will consume 8 million… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 19, 2005
China’s String of Pearls
Over the last few months, we have closely followed China’s growing quest for oil, highlighting deals they made with Iran and a potential one with Venezuela. But yesterday brought news courtesy of the Washington Times that China is building up… Posted by GPR on 2005 01:Read more… | Comments (1)
January 17, 2005
Spray-On Solar Cells
Further progress is being reported in the development of viable solar technology, thanks to the help of nanotechnology. National Geographic reports that the for the first time, scientists have successfully created a solar cell that is capable of utilizing both… Posted by GPR on 2005 01:Read more… | Comments (2)
January 11, 2005
India, Iran & Oil
Comming on the heels of Iran and China’s multi-billion dollar oil deal, Iran has all but sealed an additional multi-billion dollar oil and natural gas deal with India: India’s oil diplomacy took a giant leap forward on Friday when New… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
