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EU looks to Africa to replace Russian gas as its desperation becomes obvious

By Rhod Mackenzie The decrease in pipeline supplies from Russia is compelling Europe to continually seek new gas sources amid long term global supply issues. The largest economy in the bloc, Germany, is looking to overcome the deficit by sourcing gas from Nigeria, which boasts the largest reserves on the continent. Will African countries be […]

Europe in 2023 will consume 45 billion cubic metres of Russian gas despite EU efforts

By Rhod Mackenzie The European Commission has stated that the European Union intends to limit the import of Russian gas to 40-45 billion cubic metres by the close of 2023. On November 2, Igor Yushkov, a leading analyst at the Russian National Energy Security Fund and lecturer at the Russian Financial University commented that the […]

Macron in Kazakhstan in search of uranium and new friends in Russia’s backyard

By Rhod Mackenzie France is persistently searching worldwide to acquire uranium, which is the most valuable resource required for its current well-being. The French leader Emmanuel Macron is currently travelling to Central Asia to fulfill this motive. Although his plans are wide-ranging, they are also linked to thwarting Russia’s capabilities. Macron’s tour covers various countries […]

BRICS PLUS: India will ignore Western pressure to stop Russian oil trade

By Rhod Mackenzie India is under pressure due to its unwavering stance on importing oil from Russia. This was confirmed by the Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during a conference in Bhopal. It should be noted that India has taken a resolute position to defend their right to purchase oil from Russia. “But had we succumbed […]

Middle East conflict drives European gas prices higher

By Rhod Mackenzie On Friday, 27th October 2023, gas prices in Europe saw only a slight change based on the feeling that there are sufficient supply levels and a prediction of warm weather in the region. However, prices remained close to the year’s peak. Interestingly, the weather seemed less significant to European politicians when compared […]

The EU ditched Russian gas for USA LNG and now the US cannot provide the valomes needed

By Rhod Mackenzie Having pushed Gazprom out of the European market, the American oil and gas industry is facing a slowdown in its growth in gas production. This could be an unpleasant surprise not only for Europe, but also for Japan and China, the main buyers of American LNG. According to the US Department of […]

German Vaccine Regulator Chief: “We ARE the European Medicines Agency”

Klaus Cichutek, the Head of the German medicines regulator – which has a very cosy relationship with vaccine-maker BioNTech – recently declared: "We ARE the European Medicines Agency." Was anyone watching the watchmen?
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EU uses Bulgaria to pressure Hungary and Serbia over Russian gas supplies

By Rhod Mackenzie A major political row over gas has erupted between Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria after Sofia imposed an extra duty on the transit of Russian gas . This move caused outrage in Budapest and Belgrade, who have vowed to respond in kind. The Bulgarian media believe that the levy will disproportionately impact Serbia, […]