Russia may pivot to the east but it cannot escape its European destiny

Lower oil prices cut two ways for US economy

The real threat for gas in Europe does not come from Russia, but from internal mechanisms that keep giving an edge to coal.

Oil and currency markets reflect expectations for lower global economic growth

Global energy demand is set to grow by 37% by 2040 in our central scenario, but the development path for a growing world population and economy is less energy-intensive than it used to be.

North Sea Brent crude oil spot prices averaged $87/bbl in October, a decrease of $10/bbl from September and the first month Brent crude oil prices have averaged below $90/bbl since November 2010.

Global oil supply inched up by 35 000 barrels per day (35 kb/d) in October to 94.2 million barrels per day (mb/d)

Brent crude prices will average $83/barrel in 2015, $18/barrel lower than last month’s outlook for 2015.

IEA Report: Global Gas Demand 50% Higher in 2040

World chokepoints for maritime transit of oil are a critical part of global energy security. About 63% of the world's oil production moves on maritime routes. The Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca are the world's most important strategic chokepoints by volume of oil transit.

LNG Will Offer Protection Against Gas Supply Halts: IEA

Dispute over Russian gas supplies to Ukraine should be resolved shortly since this country will not survive this winter without Russian gas.

According to Gazprom’s financial report, in 2013 exports to Europe accounted for 58% of its revenue. It is true that Gazprom has been losing market share in Europe, but it has been increasingly flexible and sales rebounded in 2013.

Unseasonably cold temperatures this week led to big increases in heating demand for natural gas from the residential and commercial sectors. Weather forecasters expect the cold to continue into next week, which will likely result in more natural gas consumption.

Two of the biggest oilfield services companies, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, are discussing a merger that would help both companies fend off falling oil prices