Tag Archives: Natural Gas

Ukraine Calls Russia’s Bluff, Slashes Nat Gas Imports By 80%

Posted on February 25, 2014 by DRenegade

Twice in recent years, Russia has suspended gas supplies, or notably raised prices, as the somewhat well-known “trump card” of Russia’s oil and gas supply to Ukraine (and Europe for that matter) remains Putin’s easiest option for clenching his iron-first against the … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Could Soon Reach $5

Posted on January 22, 2014 by LT

(Marketwatch)  Natural-gas futures jumped on Wednesday, set for their highest close since June 2011, and prices may still have quite a rally ahead.  February natural gas NGG14 +6.55%was last at $4.68 per million British thermal units, up 24.5 cents, or 5.5%, on … Continue reading →

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Is The United States Going To Go To War With Syria Over A Natural Gas Pipeline?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by DRenegade

Why has the little nation of Qatar spent 3 billion dollars to support the rebels in Syria?  Could it be because Qatar is the largest exporter of liquid natural gas in the world and Assad won’t let them build a natural gas … Continue reading →

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Israel Strikes It Rich

Posted on April 1, 2013 by DRenegade

Natural gas began to flow into Israel over the weekend from a large offshore field, ending Israel’s status as a dry patch in an oil-rich region. The flow came from the first of two enormous gas fields discovered off Israel’s … Continue reading →

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