Philippines Wary of China’s Stance in the South China Sea

China’s big appetite for energy is expected to double over the next quarter-century. It already imports more than half of its oil and natural gas, and it’s looking to the resource-rich South China Sea, claiming almost the whole thing as its own. But Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines also have claims there.

EU Approves Iran Oil Imports Ban

EU foreign ministers formally agree to an oil embargo against Iran, as Western powers reinforce their naval presence in the region.

Another Oil Pipeline Runs into Political Debate in Canada

There is a political battle in Canada over a proposed pipeline that would go west from Alberta through a remote wilderness area to an isolated stretch of coast in British Columbia.

The Impact of New Sanctions on Iran

As concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions continue to rise, the US and other European countries are contemplating new sanctions against Tehran’s oil sector.

Pakistan Truckers Applaud Shut Down of US Afghanistan Supply Route

Pakistan has shut off the US supply route into Afghanistan after a US airstrike last week killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. As reporter Fahad Desmukh tells us, truckers who ferry supplies for the US military are actually applauding the move, even though it hits them in the pocketbook.

Obama Decides to Hold Off Deciding on Massive Pipeline

President Obama decides to hold off deciding on a massive pipeline that would carry oil from Canadian tar sands in Alberta through six states before reaching Texas’ Gulf coast. Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement thinks he knows why.

Thousands Protest Canada-US Pipeline

Thousands of protesters march outside the White House, urging US President Barack Obama to stop the planned pipeline between Canada and the US.

Israel’s Oil Dreams Kick off Environmental Battle

A battle is brewing in Israel over plans to exploit what prospectors say is a huge oil shale resource beneath part of the country.

Oil Wealth In The New Libya

Why Libya’s oil wealth could be detrimental to a democratic future for the country.

Europe Has Eyes on Libya’s Oil

France and Italy are especially interested in a post-Gaddafi Libya.

Italy’s stake in Libya

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Chevron’s legal battles in Ecuador

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Egypt protests, the Suez Canal and gobal trade

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Timeline: History of the Suez Canal

French farmland tapped for oil

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New possibilities for oil drilling

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