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The demise of petrocaribe
PETROCARIBE, a mechanism created during Chavez's heydays and which seemed to be a geopolitical tool leveraging on the use of oil to the Caribbean...- oil
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What Happened to CEFC?
One day they're Beijing's darling, ready to buy into Rosneft, now the CEO is missing, the company is in ruins and the Rosneft deal...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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What will happen with Venezuela's oil sector? Privatization needed?
Watching how the collapse of Venezuela's oil industry looks close to inevitable, will it face a process of privatisation soon?- jose chalhoub Replied
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Oman, an interesting case in oil in the Middle East
Recently, I have been following with some degrees of intensity and interest the case of Oman, how this tiny sultanate has been expanding its...- geopolitics
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How to measure geopolitical risks in the oil sector
Many times political and geopolitical risks premiums have been overlooked by the investors, CEO's and the different players and actors in the global energy...- geopolitics
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Venezuela out of OPEC soon?
Venezuela was one of the founding members of the OPEC, led by the iconic Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso, a thing most known by oil...- geopolitics
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Watch This Battle Over Somalia Ports (Vital Oil Route)
I think with all the chaos in Syria, Yemen and .. well ... across the Middle East, this brewing conflict over Somalia's ports between...- somalia
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Venezuela set for further decline of its output by December 2018
https://www.platts.com/latest-news/oil/caracas-venezuela/feature-venezuela-girds-for-further-deterioration-10400558- jose chalhoub Replied
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The Saudi Attack on Qatar Just Entangled the Big Banks
The Saudi attack on Qatar is getting more interesting ... Big banks like JPMorgan are pulling out of Qatar's latest bond issuance deal because...- saudi arabia
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Platts Geopolitical Risks Factbox for Oil Markets
Here's an interesting run down of geopolitical risks for global oil markets just posted by Platts Oil: Iran, Venezuela, Syria... https://www.platts.com/latest-news/oil/london/factbox-geopolitical-energy-risks-become-more-10397376?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_term=oil&utm_content=photo&utm_campaign=news&hootpostid=8d1e96b9164fbc834c18489f9fdf7ea7- geopolitics
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Venezuelan oil policy
With respect to Venezuela, my country, like José, I have to say about it. As a Philosopher, the center of all human activity, it is...- Carlos Luis Bravo F Replied
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What will mean recent discovery of oil reserves in Bahrein for the oil geopolitics of the Gulf
The recent discovery of what could be the largest oil reserves for Bahrain will have important geopolitical implications for not just the tiny sheikhdom,...- geopolitics
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What's next? Russia & Iran Warn Of Global 'Chaos' After U.S. led Strike On Syria
According to a statement, Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani discussed the missile attack that targeted a science lab and two chemical weapons depots...- damirUSBiH Replied
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U.S. Sanctions: Russia’s 50 Richest Businessmen Have Lost Close To $12 billion In One Day
These 50 guys aren't laughing today. They lost $12bn fo just one day. According to the Forbes magazine’s real-time ranking, metals tycoon Vladimir Potanin was...- pinto Replied
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Russian fascism
Attention! Symbiosis of neo-nazi and neo-stalinists took power in Russia. The russian authorities are sponsores all European neo-nazis to destabilize Europe- rey Replied
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what do religious minorities located in strategic oil regions mean for global oil markets?
I have been since quite a long time studying and monitoring the ethno-religious dynamics in the Middle East region and its relationship and impact...- geopolitics
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North and South Korea talks and implications
So its finally happened, North and South Korea leader have met in the DMZ in the middle of a global fanfare, with the blessings...- north korea
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Maduro Under Pressure: EU Says May Impose More Sanctions On Venezuela If Democracy Undermined
The European Union said on Thursday it could impose further sanctions on Venezuela if it believes democracy is being undermined there, after its president...- Petar Replied
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Bannon and Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie told House Democrats that Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former adviser, was behind much of the company’s early focus...- Nigerian Price Replied
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Trump's top energy adviser resigns
President's top adviser for domestic energy and environment policy is heading out the door and leaving the Big Brother house. Michael Catanzaro plans to leave next...- Hajga Loma DK Replied
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Trump Warns Iran Against Restarting Nuclear Program
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Tuesday not to follow through with threats to restart its nuclear program, as he and French President...- jpZelabal Replied
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Michael Bloomberg Contributes $4.5 Million For Paris Climate Deal After Trump Bails
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will write a $4.5 million check to fund the United States’ annual commitment to the Paris climate deal...- Selva Replied
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Comey vs.Trump, Part 2: Comey's Memos. What's next?
Memos written by the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, that were released on Thursday revealed several new details about his relationship with President...- franco Replied
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Mike Pompeo, CIA Chief, Met Secretly with NK Leader Kim Jong-un
A "good relationship" was formed at the meeting last week, President Trump tweeted today. News of the visit first emerged on Tuesday. US officials...- u.s.
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How much pain is Qatar in as it goes for first bond sale since blockade?
Qatar is looking to raise new debt and is expected to close the deal later today according to the Financial Times. First time since...- qatar
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Syria: The great distraction that will temporarily boost oil prices
Well, wouldn't be the first president to try to control news flow with a well-timed missile strike in Syria. Yay, oil prices! But any...- oil prices
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Mexico's oil company is losing more than a billion dollars a year to cartels
Fuel theft is losing Mexico's state-run oil firm Pemex more than $1.6 billion a year! Fuel thieves, known as huachicoleros, drilled 2,274 illegal taps in...- CMOP Replied
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"A Higher Loyalty" Book Of Former FBI Director James Comey is Already Shaking U.S.
James Comey is drawing fire. Let's say, bestseler “A Higher Loyalty” is the first book of ex-FBI director. Comey, who was abruptly fired by...- Pavel Replied
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Forget the trade war, WWIII will start in Syria
Iran is threatening retaliation for an apparent Israeli air strike in Syria, and Trump's got his finger on the button (at least the Twitter...- dowmike Replied
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Threat from Rouhani: Iran Tells Trump He Would Regret dropping Nuclear Deal
Donald Trump will regret it if he pulls out of the nuclear deal with Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday, warning the U.S....- Pavel Replied
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