The world according to ExxonMobil
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Energy fever in the Baltics by Reiner Gatermann Asked recently by EER what he thought of when he heard the words “energy” and “Baltic States”, Lithuanian Energy Minister Arvydas Sekomokas promptly responded: ‘Two things: renewable energy and nuclear power.’ And natural gas? Sekomokas has no love for this. ‘Nord Stream is a solution of the past’, he says. But things won’t be that simple for the Baltic region. There are still plenty of puzzles to sort out as the Baltic States are feverishly trying to integrate their energy systems with the European Union. |
The business case for tapping geothermal energy by James Osborne Keeping costs to a minimum is a basic business tenet, irrespective of the economic climate. But higher energy prices have prompted some companies to look for innovative and environmentally friendly ways to save money. Italy’s Autogrill, based just outside Milan, has given itself the double task of not only cutting its spending on energy and water but also reducing its environmental impact. The company, the world’s biggest manager of airport and highway restaurants and shops, in 2008 spent €103 million on energy and water globally, 16% of its operating costs. | ||||||
Al Gore ♥ geothermal by Karel Beckman What is the contribution geothermal energy can offer to the world’s energy production? Potentially, it is huge. Actually, the outlook is limited for the time being. But this does not deter visionaries like Al Gore who see in geothermal energy a way of saving the earth. |
EU must use antitrust law to reduce its dependence on Russian gas The competition case against Gazprom by Iana Dreyer For years the EU has tried to use international trade agreements and political agreements to prevent Russia from taking advantage of Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. That strategy has failed. It is time now for the EU to apply its own market principles to Gazprom’s activities in Eastern Europe and to start antitrust proceedings against the Russian company. There is no reason to treat Gazprom differently from Microsoft or other companies. | ||||||
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