Energy resources

The rise of King coal as energy crisis hits EuropeThe rise of King coal as energy crisis hits Europe

The rise of King coal as energy crisis hits Europe

<p> <strong>Coal, considered to be the single largest source of global carbon emissions, is back in demand as the ongoing…

3 years ago
Bangladesh now third South Asian country to turn to IMF for assistanceBangladesh now third South Asian country to turn to IMF for assistance

Bangladesh now third South Asian country to turn to IMF for assistance

Bangladesh is now the third South Asian country to have turned to the International Monetary Fund for financial assistance to…

3 years ago
Ahead of the G20 meet, IMF chief warns of a tough 2022 and a tougher 2023Ahead of the G20 meet, IMF chief warns of a tough 2022 and a tougher 2023

Ahead of the G20 meet, IMF chief warns of a tough 2022 and a tougher 2023

<p> <strong>Just ahead of the much-awaited meeting of G20 ministers and central bank governors amid worsening economic situation driven by…

3 years ago
EU’s largest economy, Germany is likely to slip into recessionEU’s largest economy, Germany is likely to slip into recession

EU’s largest economy, Germany is likely to slip into recession

<p> <strong>For many in Germany, a warm water bath could soon become a luxury. One of the country’s main port…

3 years ago
Russia-Europe struggle to corner North African oil intensifies with Lavrov visit to AlgeriaRussia-Europe struggle to corner North African oil intensifies with Lavrov visit to Algeria

Russia-Europe struggle to corner North African oil intensifies with Lavrov visit to Algeria

<p> <strong>Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Algeria and Oman comes at a time when Europe is looking at…

3 years ago
Will sanctions really cripple the Russian economy?Will sanctions really cripple the Russian economy?

Will sanctions really cripple the Russian economy?

<p> <strong>To what extent would the economic sanctions against Russia cripple its economy? While most researchers and analysts have said…

3 years ago
Will sanctions really cripple the Russian economy?Will sanctions really cripple the Russian economy?

Will sanctions really cripple the Russian economy?

<p> <strong>To what extent would the economic sanctions against Russia cripple its economy? While most researchers and analysts have said…

3 years ago
Global oil supplies may not be interrupted despite Russia-Ukraine tensionsGlobal oil supplies may not be interrupted despite Russia-Ukraine tensions

Global oil supplies may not be interrupted despite Russia-Ukraine tensions

<p> <strong>The stringent sanctions slapped by the US, UK and several other EU nations on Russia have not directly targeted…

3 years ago
Oil prices could cross $100 a barrel if Iran nuclear deal is not reachedOil prices could cross $100 a barrel if Iran nuclear deal is not reached

Oil prices could cross $100 a barrel if Iran nuclear deal is not reached

<p> <strong>Amid rising geopolitical tensions that have pushed up global oil prices, all eyes are now on Iran. Though in…

3 years ago
India rushes diesel to Colombo as cash-strapped Sri Lanka runs out of fuelIndia rushes diesel to Colombo as cash-strapped Sri Lanka runs out of fuel

India rushes diesel to Colombo as cash-strapped Sri Lanka runs out of fuel

<p> <strong>India has delivered 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel to cash strapped Sri Lanka to help it in preventing disruption…

3 years ago
India and Sri Lanka decide to jointly develop WWII era Trincomalee Oil TankIndia and Sri Lanka decide to jointly develop WWII era Trincomalee Oil Tank

India and Sri Lanka decide to jointly develop WWII era Trincomalee Oil Tank

<p> <strong>As Sri Lanka’s Cabinet gave its nod to India for jointly developing the World War II era Trincomalee oil…

3 years ago
Global crude oil prices drop amid fear of new Covid 19 variantGlobal crude oil prices drop amid fear of new Covid 19 variant

Global crude oil prices drop amid fear of new Covid 19 variant

<p> <strong>Global crude oil price fell below the $80 a barrel amid fear spooking investors of a new Covid 19…

3 years ago
Is oil rich Saudi Arabia set to champion green energy after Cop-26?Is oil rich Saudi Arabia set to champion green energy after Cop-26?

Is oil rich Saudi Arabia set to champion green energy after Cop-26?

<p> Saudi Arabia is rapidly changing its socio-economic structure. Amid the renewed global thrust on green energy, the oil rich…

3 years ago
China’s power crisis is a lesson for the world, especially India, on transition to green energyChina’s power crisis is a lesson for the world, especially India, on transition to green energy

China’s power crisis is a lesson for the world, especially India, on transition to green energy

<p> The acute power shortage in China, which could even dent the country’s economic growth, is a wake-up call for…

3 years ago