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Medvedev: setting up OPEC-type body for gas still on agenda
From Interfax; JRL #2008-136, July 22, 2008.
Russian-Venezuelan high-level talks in Moscow might result in military-technical, oil deals - sources
From Interfax; JRL #2008-136, July 22, 2008.
TNK-BP chief's visa extended until July 29
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-134, July 18, 2008.
Alternative Fuel: Russia’s (Modest) Strides
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2008-130, July 11, 2008.
Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia
Kennan Institute event summary; JRL #2008-130, July 11, 2008.
The Unwanted Investment: TNK-BP’s Trouble May Lessen Foreign Capital’s Influence on the Russian Oil and Gas Sector
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-130, July 11, 2008.
Gazprom is raising prices... for everybody!
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-130, July 11, 2008.
Russia To File Arctic Claim Next Year
From Interfax; JRL #2008-129, July 9, 2008.
Despite Lack Of Deals, Russia Touts Medvedev's Caspian Tour
By Bruce Pannier, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-128, July 8, 2008.
Russian President's Caspian Tour All About Gas And Oil
By Bruce Pannier, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-126, July 3, 2008.
Energy Ties Take Medvedev Eastward
By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-123, July 2, 2008.
Russian shareholders of TNK-BP issue statement on foreign employees  
From Interfax; JRL #2008-122, June 27, 2008.
Migration Service says 'no obstacles' to expat TNK-BP managers' work in Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2008-122, June 27, 2008.
TNK-BP JV foreign staff forced to leave Russia - paper
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-124, July 1, 2008.
Who benefits from the shower of petrodollars in Russia?
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-124, July 1, 2008.
Zubkov Subdued in Gazprom Debut
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-123, June 30, 2008.
A TRAP FOR MEDVEDEV IN THE TNK-BP CONFLICT
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-120, June 24, 2008.
Who Is Behind TNK-BP’s Trouble?
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephan Blank, Ethan Burger, Vlad Ivanenko; JRL #2008-119, June 23, 2008.
The End of a Fairytale
By Marina Pustilnik, from The Moscow News; JRL #2008-119, June 23, 2008.
TNK-BP CEO wants to sack top managers at Moscow corporate centre - source
From Interfax; JRL #2008-118, June 17, 2008.
Kudrin: Russia doesn't fear oil price drop
From Interfax; JRL #2008-116, June 16, 2008.
TNK-BP Dispute Headed To Court.
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-116, June 16, 2008.
Russian TNK-BP partners wanted 7.6% stake in BP-paper
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-116, June 16, 2008.
Russian tycoons confirm start of lawsuit against BP over TNK-BP
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-115, June 13, 2008.
Miller Predicts Oil at $250 Next Year
By Catrina Stewart, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-109, June 4, 2008.
Russia May Profit from Private Energy Dispute
By Peter Fedynsky, from Voice of America; JRL #2008-108, June 3, 2008.
Analysts say TNK-BP dispute could end in sale to Gazprom
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-104, May 28, 2008.
Medvedev Says Goodbye to Gazprom Board
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-104, May 28, 2008.
Beginning of [Medvedev] Meeting with Gazprom's Board of Directors
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-104, May 28, 2008.
RUSSIA AND CHINA: UNITED BY FOREIGN POLICY, DIVIDED BY ENERGY PRICES
By Sergei Blagov, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-104, May 28, 2008.
Serious division of the Arctic begins
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-103, May 27, 2008.
Presidium Moves to Raise Oil Output
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-103, May 27, 2008.
Oil prices up to $130 and keep growing
By Oleg Mityayev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-101, May 22, 2008.
BP Offices Searched By FSB Agents
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-100, May 21, 2008.
The Arctic - melting ice reveals mineral wealth
By Tatyana Sinitsyna, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-85, May 1, 2008.
TNK-BP Oligarchs Dismiss Talk of Sale
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-81, April 25, 2008.
Oil prices soar to $120, and this is not the limit
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-80, April 24, 2008.
Energy Analyst Sees Russia as Key Oil Supplier to Europe
By Barry Wood, from
Voice of America; JRL #2008-Special Edition, April 22, 2008.
Arctic spring fever  
By Maxim Krans, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-Special Edition, April 22, 2008.
Oil Enriching Nenets, Bankrupting Traditions
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-74, April 11, 2008.
Gazprom May End Year as No. 2 Earner
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-74, April 11, 2008.
TNK-BP Woes Might Be Inside Job
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-74, April 11, 2008.
Russia Deplores 'New Dividing Lines' In Energy Trade
From Interfax; JRL #2008-69, April 4, 2008.
Gazprom Chief Defends Company's Image
By C. Anne Shupe, from Moscow News; JRL #2008-69, April 4, 2008.
Russia To Switch To Market-based Energy Prices With All Partners In 2-3 Years - Lavrov
From Interfax; JRL #2008-68, April 3, 2008.
No more cheap gas for Ukraine
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-67, April 2, 2008.
     High Price For Attack On TNK-BP
Moscow Times
Editorial; JRL #2008-64, March 28, 2008.
Central Asia: Behind The Hype, Russia And China Vie For Region's Energy Resources
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-62, March 25, 2008.
     Investigators Raid BP and TNK-BP
By Miriam Elder and Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-60, March 20, 2008.
     Avoiding the Inevitable
New Prices Set for Central Asian Gas Are Problematic for Russia and Disastrous for Ukraine

By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-60, March 20, 2008.
Central Asia: Gazprom Deal Imperils Hopes For Trans-Caspian Pipeline
By Bruce Pannier, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2008-58, March 18, 2008.
     [Putin Remarks at] Beginning of a Meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Gazprom Alexei Miller
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2008-57, March 17, 2008.
How the State Got a Grip on Energy
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-56, March 14, 2008.
Average gas price for Europe could rise to $400 in 2008 - Gazprom
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-49, March 5, 2008.

Russia Not To Stop Exporting Gas To Any Country - Official
From Interfax; JRL 2008-55, March 13, 2008.

    

Gazprom and the Kremlin, Inc
With Gazprom chairman of the board Dmitry Medvedev as Russia's president elect, a heavy-handed energy policy looks set to continue

By Sergei Blagov, from [Swiss government-funded] International Relations and Security Network's ISN Security Watch; JRL #2008-53, March 11, 2008.

Russia seeks to prove it has right to part of Arctic shelf
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-32, Feb. 14, 2008.
Putin: State To Remain In Control At Gazprom
From Interfax; JRL #2008-30, Feb. 12, 2008.
[Putin] Speech at a Gala Evening to Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Gazprom’s Incorporation Moscow
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2008-30, Feb. 12, 2008.
Medvedev confirms Russia will sell gas at market prices
From Interfax; JRL #2008-29, Feb. 11, 2008.
PM Zubkov could replace Medvedev as Gazprom board chairman
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-21, Jan. 30, 2008.
'Gas OPEC' could be established in June - paper
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-17, Jan. 24, 2008.
RUSSIA STRUGGLES TO SUPPLY POWER TO DOMESTIC CONSUMERS
By Sergei Blagov, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-7, Jan. 10, 2008.
Russian expert urges closer energy cooperation with China
From Interfax; JRL #2008-5, Jan. 5, 2008.
Turkmenistan: 'Gas-Rich' Residents Shiver In The Cold
By Bruce Pannier, from Radio Free
Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-4, Jan. 4, 2008.
Caspian pipeline seems to have defeated Nabucco
By Igor Tomberg, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-263, Dec. 26, 2007.
Ukraine Set To Pay Much More For Gas In 2008
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-251, Dec. 6, 2007.
Russia: Oil Spill Highlights Tragic Environmental Legacy
By Chloe Arnold, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-246, Nov. 29, 2007.
RE: "The Oil and the Glory"
From Fred Andresen; JRL #2007-233, Nov. 9, 2007.
Medvedev Believes Gazprom Could Become World's Leading Company In Terms Of Capitalization
From Interfax; JRL #2007-229, Nov. 5, 2007.
Russian Economic Boom Fueled by Record Oil Prices
By Barry Wood, from Voice of America; JRL #2007-225, Oct. 30, 2007.
The Arctic: Rivalry or Cooperation?
Can Russia Work with its Partners in the "Northern Dimension"

By Yury Deryabin, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-224, Oct. 29, 2007.
Russia wants Lomonosov Ridge in its economic zone
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-222, Oct. 25, 2007.
Russia Weighs In On EU's Tough New Energy Policy
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-217, Oct. 17, 2007.
    

Russian committee head reveals plans to limit foreign role in oil, gas projects
From Interfax; JRL 2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.

Ukraine To Cede Ownership Rights To Gas To Gazprom
From Interfax; JRL 2007-21, Oct. 10, 2007.
Unbundling a Hypocritical Energy Stance
Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2007-201, Sept. 21, 2007.
Lomonosov Ridge, Mendeleyev Elevation Part Of Russia's Shelf - Report
From Interfax; JRL 2007-198, Sept. 18, 2007.
Russia: Gazprom Gears Up For Image Makeover
By Roman Kupchinsky, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-189, Sept. 5, 2007.
Building a Super-giant?
Consolidations in the Oil Sector Increase Speculations

By Ivor Crotty, from Russia Profile; JRL 2007-189, Sept. 5, 2007.
UN commission could decide on Russian Arctic bid in 3 years  
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-186, Aug. 31, 2007.
Ministry says Gazprom should compete for new fields 
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-185, Aug. 30, 2007.
Arctic-2007 Expedition Had Exclusively Scientific Goals - Chilingarov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-183, Aug. 28, 2007.
Gazpom Follows Kremlin Lead on PR Front
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-179, Aug. 22, 2007.
Response to #20 Gazeta.Ru Western Arctic JRL #177
From Kathy Crane; JRL #2007-178, Aug. 21, 2007.
U.S. four-week Arctic trip aimed at "economic security" - NOAA
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-173, Aug. 15, 2007.
The Conflict Over Arctic Resources
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Nikolas Gvosdev, Eugene Kolesnikov, Andrei Lebedev; JRL #2007-171, Aug. 13, 2007.
LUKoil unperturbed over possible loss of its American filling stations
By Oleg Mityayev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-171, Aug. 9, 2007.
Russian scientists to study in detail N. Pole expedition samples
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-170, Aug. 8, 2007.
[Putin] Meeting with Participants of the Arctic 2007 Expedition Artur Chilingarov and Anatolii Sagalevich
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-170, Aug. 8, 2007.
Russia and Arctic Exploration  
From Kathy Crane, of NOAA; JRL #2007-169, Aug. 8, 2007.
RUSSIAN FLAG STAKES ENERGY CLAIM AT NORTH POLE
By Pavel Felgenhauer, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2007-169, Aug. 7, 2007.
Polar expedition must be basis for Russia's stance on Arctic shelf - Putin
From Interfax; JRL #2007-169, Aug. 7, 2007.
Ten reasons to go to the North Pole if you are a Russian leader
By Harley Balzer, prepared version of commentary also published in The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-168, Aug. 6, 2007.
Russia: Polar Expedition Means 'Very Little' For Territorial Claims
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-168, Aug. 6, 2007.
U.S. icebreaker to set off for N.Pole after Russian mission
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-168, Aug. 6, 2007.
Russia and Belarus on the brink of gas war
By Mikhail Khmelev, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-167, Aug. 2, 2007.
U.S. to send icebreaker to N.Pole Aug. 6 after Russian mission
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-167, Aug. 2, 2007.
Russian Arctic mission aims to scientifically prove shelf claim
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-167, Aug. 2, 2007.
Russian vessels approach N. Pole for dive to claim territory
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-166, Aug. 1, 2007.
Sakhalin II pipeline construction resumes - watchdog
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-166, Aug. 1, 2007.
Cooperation with Russia in major energy projects should go on - British official
From Interfax; JRL #2007-164, July 30, 2007.
Gas and Glory Fuel Race for the Pole
By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-162, July 27, 2007.
Russia hopes to win back the North Pole
By
Maxim Krans, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-162, July 26, 2007.
THE SHTOKMAN GAS DEAL: AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF ITS IMPLICATIONS
By Vladimir Socor, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-157, July 18, 2007.
Virtually All Sakhalin-2 Gas Now Under Contract - Energy Ministry
From Interfax; JRL #2007-157, July 18, 2007.
Gazprom To Propose Changes To Kovykta License In A Month - Ministry 
From Interfax; JRL #2007-157, July 18, 2007.
Energy: Is Gazprom's Investment Drive Feasible?
By Roman Kupchinsky, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-154, July 13, 2007.
The Coming Conflict in the Arctic
Russia and the United States to Square Off Over Arctic Energy Reserves

By Vladimir Frolov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-152, July 11, 2007.
Russian gas finds a new way to Europe
By Igor Tomberg, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-152, July 11, 2007.
Pre-Caspian Pipeline Angers U.S. Because It Does Not Fit Its Policy - Denisov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-150, July 9, 2007.
The State Has Spoken
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-141, June 26, 2007.
Europe: Experts Say Russia Dependable Energy Supplier, But Urge Caution
By Jan Jun, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-140, June 25, 2007.
Gazprom Gets Kovykta on the Cheap
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-140, June 25, 2007.
MOSCOW CONSIDERS ENORMOUS INVESTMENT IN EASTERN RUSSIA'S GAS SECTOR
By Sergei Blagov, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-137, June 19, 2007.
     Russia: Muscovites Remain In The Dark About Energy Saving
By Claire Bigg, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-136, June 18, 2007.
     Russia: BP-TNK, Gazprom, And The Kovytka Gas Field
By Roman Kupchinsky, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-134, June 14, 2007.
     TNK-BP KEEPS KOVYKTA LICENSE, FOR NOW
By Sergei Blagov, fromThe Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-130, June 10, 2007.
An Irritated President Steps Into Kovykta Fray
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-127, June 5, 2007.
Russian deputy premier denies 'arm-twisting' over energy supplies
From Interfax; JRL #2007-125, June 3, 2007.
TNK-BP could lose gas field license - source
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-121, May 29, 2007.
TNK-BP Fights for Kovykta License
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-118, May 24, 2007.
The War of The Pipelines
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Sergei Shishkarev, Andrei Lebedev, Andrei Tsygankov, Andrei Zagorski ; JRL 2007-114, May 19, 2007.
Correction re Leon Aron [re: total Russian oil and gas extracted, Wall Steet Journal]
From Igor Khrestin; JRL 2007-113, May 18, 2007.
Gas Union of Three
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-84, April 16, 2007.
RUSSIA SURGING FARTHER AHEAD IN RACE FOR CENTRAL ASIAN GAS
By Vladimir Socor, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2007-111, May 16, 2007.
Russia Gains New Arguments In Energy Dialogue With EU - Kremlin Source
From Interfax; JRL #2007-109, May 14, 2007.
Week of Gas Talks for Putin in Central Asia
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-106, May 10, 2007.
IN FAREWELL ADDRESS, PUTIN DISTRIBUTES OIL MONEY
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2007-100, May 1, 2007.
Russia Won't Use Alternative Fuel For Very Long Time - Economist
From Interfax; JRL 2007-87, April 13, 2007.
Will there be a gas OPEC?
By Igor Tomberg, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-85, April 11, 2007.
RUSSIA POISED TO LEAD AN EVOLVING CARTEL OF GAS-EXPORTING COUNTRIES
By Vladimir Socor, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2007-84, April 10, 2007.
Qatar Summit Will Likely Avoid Cartel
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-83, April 9, 2007.
Gas cartel necessity in globalization conditions-Russia source
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-83, April 9, 2007.
Turning Off the Taps: Is Russia About To Cap Its Oil Production?
By Douglas Low, from Russia Profile; JRL 2007-77, April 2, 2007.
Troubleshooting Starts As Energy Loses Steam
By Simon Shuster, from Moscow Times; JRL 2007-65, March 18, 2007.
Russia: Pipeline Deal Raises Energy Dependence Concerns
By Chloe Arnold, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-65, March 18, 2007.
U.S. Works in Europe to Create Alternative to Russian Gas Supplies
From Mosnews.com; JRL 2007-65, March 18, 2007.
Russia to transport oil through the Balkans
By Dr. Igor Tomberg, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-65, March 18, 2007.
State to Divvy Up Offshore Projects
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-49, Feb. 28, 2007.
Russia: Could Gazprom Become 'Coalprom'?
By Roman Kupchinsky, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-42, Feb. 20, 2007.
Economist Intelligence Unit Gas Blunder [re JRL #28, February 5]
From Dietwald Claus; JRL 2007-38, Feb. 5, 2007.
Debunking the Myth of a Looming Gas OPEC
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-28, Feb. 5, 2007.
Russia to consider idea of international 'gas OPEC'
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-24, Feb. 1, 2007.
Russia will not sign EU energy charter, Putin's envoy says
From Interfax; JRL 2007-22, Jan. 30, 2007.
Russian officials oppose Iran's idea of creating gas cartel
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-22, Jan. 30, 2007.
RE: 2007-#18-Johnson's Russia List/ Straus
From Andrei Liakhov; JRL 2007-19, Jan. 26, 2007.
Re: 2007-#17-JRL - re Liakhov, one more time [re: Oil, Gas, NIS, Iran]
From Ira Straus; JRL 2007-18, Jan. 25, 2007.
RE: 2007-#16- Johnson's Russia List/ Straus [re: Energy, Ukraine, Belarus, Europe]
From Andrei Liakhov; JRL 2007-17, Jan. 24, 2007.
Re: 2007-jrl 15-# 27 - Liakhov [re: Oil & Gas, International Politics]
From Ira Straus; JRL 2007-16, Jan. 23, 2007.
RE: 2007-#14-Johnson's Russia List/ Straus [re: Oil & Gas, FSU]
From Andrei Liakhov; JRL 2007-15, Jan. 22, 2007.
Ukraine: Odesa-Brody Pipeline Potential Still Unused
By Roman Kupchinsky from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-9, Jan. 14, 2007.
Chevron Teams Up With Gazprom
From Interfax; JRL 2007-7; Jan. 12, 2007.
Washington Backs Baku-Tbilisi Energy Cooperation - Diplomat
From Interfax; JRL 2007-7; Jan. 11, 2007.
Caucasus: Georgia, Azerbaijan Seek Alternatives To Russian Gas
By Liz Fuller, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-4; Jan. 5, 2007.
Belarus says informed Russia of imposing oil transit duty
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-3, Jan. 7, 2007.
[Re: 280-11 On "Russia's habitual abuse of its energy muscle"]
My comment on Economist's piece on energy.

From Vlad Ivanenko; JRL 2006-281, Dec. 15, 2006.
Oil, Gas and the Uncertain Environment
Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2006-279, Dec. 13, 2006.
The Mysterious Influence of Inspector Mitvol
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-278, Dec. 12, 2006.
World: NATO Prepares For Energy Wars
By Roman Kupchinsky, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2006-277, Dec. 7, 2006.
Sanctions Bill Gains Ground in Duma
By Maria Levitov, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-277, Dec. 7, 2006.
Prosecutors find over 100 breaches in Sakhalin-II
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-276, Dec. 7, 2006.
Re: JRL 257/#18-On 'Gasfinger' plot
From Vlad Ivanenko; JRL 2006-258, Nov. 16, 2006.
Mitvol Tries to Allay Investors' Fears
From Interfax; JRL 2006-256, Nov. 14, 2006.
Russian Ministry Says Sakhalin Energy Measures on Environment Unsatisfactory
From Interfax; JRL 2006-256, Nov. 14, 2006.
These Signals Are Less Than Transparent [re: TNK-BP Rospan Unit]
Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2006-252, Nov. 9, 2006.
Prosecutors open criminal case against TNK-BP subsidiary CEO
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-252, Nov. 9, 2006.
Minister orders report on Sakhalin II eco-damage, operator admits guilt
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-245, Nov. 1, 2006.
Minister orders report on Sakhalin II eco-damage, operator admits guilt
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-238, Oct. 25, 2006.
Energy: Russian Expert Addresses Europe's Security Concerns
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2006-237, Oct. 24, 2006.
No Escaping This Energy Relationship
Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2006-237, Oct. 24, 2006.
Foreign Investors Press State for Clarity
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-233, Oct. 17, 2006.
Billions needed to clean Aniva Bay in Sakhalin project- watchdog
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-233, Oct. 17, 2006.
Stepashin Says Sakhalin Issues Should Be Resolved at Negotiating Table
From Interfax; JRL 2006-233, Oct. 16, 2006.
Environmental violations on Sakhalin
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-224, Oct. 5, 2006.
SAKHALIN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS: WHAT IS BEHIND RUSSIA’S COERCIVE BEHAVIOR?
By Joseph Ferguson, from the Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2006-221, Oct. 3, 2006.
Upper chamber to consider situation around Sakhalin II
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-215, Sept. 26, 2006.
German Expert Sees No Grounds For Claims of Russia-Europe 'Energy Pact' Against US
From Interfax; JRL 2006-215, Sept. 26, 2006.
Putin creates new axis in Europe to oppose USA’s global hegemony
From Pravda.Ru; JRL 2006-215, Sept. 26, 2006.
PUTIN DOWNPLAYS ENERGY DIALOGUE IN PARIS
By Pavel K. Baev, from the Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2006-214, Sept. 25, 2006.
Gazprom may redirect natural gas resources to Europe-Putin
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-213, Sept. 24, 2006.
Gazprom may redirect natural gas resources to Europe-Putin
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-213, Sept. 24, 2006.
Putin says Energy Charter Treaty needs amending
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-213, Sept. 24, 2006.
The Snakes and Ladders of Investing in Russia
From James Beadle; JRL 2006-212, Sept. 22, 2006.
Sakhalin: Yet Another PR Blunder
By Marina Pustilnik, from Moscow News; JRL 2006-212, Sept. 22, 2006.
Russia to drastically raise oil exports to Asia-Pacific - president
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-208, Sept. 17, 2006.
SEVEN RUSSIAN CHALLENGES TO THE WEST’S ENERGY SECURITY
By Vladimir Socor, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2006-201, Sept. 6, 2006.
Intoxicated by High Oil Prices: Political Dutch Disease in the Kremlin
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL 2006-199, Sept. 1, 2006.
Gazprom's Export Monopoly Cemented
By Stephen Boykewich, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-152, July 6, 2006.
ENERGY SECURITY DOMINATES SUMMER SUMMIT SCHEDULE
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2006-146, June 27, 2006.
Getting a Grip on Gas: The Possibility of a Russian-Iranian Gas Cartel for Europe
From Dietwald Claus; JRL 2006-133, June 8, 2006.
Energy security is a non-zero-sum game
From Russian Information Agency Novsoti; JRL 2006-121, May 24, 2006.
Kremlin Spells Out Gas Link to WTO
By Stephen Boykewich, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-116, May 18, 2006.
Russia’s Gas Weapon
From Gabe Collins; JRL 2006-108, May 9, 2006.
Russia-Europe: energy dialogue or squabble?
By Igor Tomberg, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2006-104, May 4, 2006.
Gas Trader Emerges From the Shadows
By Catherine Belton, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-103, May 3, 2006.
A Tangled Web of Pipelines: Gas May Be Uniting for Dividing Issue
By Paul Abelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL 2006-103, May 3, 2006.
ALL EYES ON ROSNEFT AHEAD OF CONTROVERSIAL IPO
By Roman Kupchinsky, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2006-102, May 2, 2006.
Re: WSJ, Gas/ JRL #66
From Sergey Slobodyan; JRL 2006-70, March 22, 2006.
Russia Lays Out Energy Demands
  By Stephen Boykewich and Maria Levitov, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2006-64, March 14, 2006.
Russia set to remain top EU energy partner - think tank
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2006-64, March 14, 2006.
Russia as a Newborn Superpower: Putin as the Lord of Oil and Gas
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL 2006-39, Feb. 10, 2006.
Russia: Does Gazprom Have A Master Pipeline Plan?
By Roman Kupchinsky from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2006-29, Jan. 31, 2006.
RUSSIA STRUGGLES WITH COLD AND SHIVERS FROM ENERGY INSECURITY
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2006-21, Jan. 24, 2006.
Why Deep Freeze Is Worrisome
By Valeria Korchagina and Lyuba Pronina, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2006-21, Jan. 23, 2006.
Department of Energy Country Analysis Briefs: Russia
U.S. Department of Energy; JRL #2006-16, Jan. 18, 2006.
Discussion on differences in price for gas to Belarus and Ukraine
From Alexander Mikhailenko; JRL 2006-17, Jan. 19, 2006.
Eastern Europe: Who's Afraid Of Gazprom? Controlling Gas Pipelines
By Robert Parsons, from Radioe Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2006-13, Jan. 13, 2006.
Most Russians Back Higher Gas Prices For Ukraine
From Interfax; JRL #9328, Dec. 28, 2005.
Gazprom Open for Business
By Lyuba Pronina, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9328, Dec. 28, 2005.
Gazprom to peg gas prices for Ukraine to world crude
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9322, Dec. 19, 2005.
Putin thesis [VLADIMIR PUTIN ON RUSSIAN ENERGY POLICY]
From Harley D. Balzer, forwarding his article from In the National Interest; JRL #9297, Nov. 17, 2005.
Russia Rising as Energy Superpower on U.S. Demand
By Valeria Korchagina, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9279, Oct. 26, 2005.
     A Major Presence in the Major Industry:
The State’s Oil Company Buys Divide Opinion

By Thomas Rymer, from Russia Profile; JRL #9266, Oct. 20, 2005.
     Russian presidential aide blasts Sibneft, Yugansk deals
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9266, Oct. 13, 2005.
     Russia loses energy superpower status as oil sector stagnates - paper
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9262, Oct. 4, 2005.
     Official says Russian tax system will ruin oil companies
By Olga Vtorova, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9262, Oct. 4, 2005.
     Sibneft Deal May Just Be the Start
By Valeria Korchagina with Catherine Belton, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9259, Sept. 30, 2005.
     Gazprom Scoops Up Sibneft for $13Bln
By Catherine Belton, from The Moscow Times; JRL #9258, Sept. 29, 2005.
     State to control up to 28% of Russian oil production
From Interfax; JRL #9258, Sept. 29, 2005.
     Analysis: Gazprom-Sibneft tie-up - the devil is in the details
By Peter Lavelle, from Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9258, Sept. 29, 2005.
     Russian oil monopoly conspiracy is hard to prove - minister
From Russian Information Agency Novosti; JRL #9251, Sept. 22, 2005.
     [Putin-Schroeder] Press Conference Following Russian-German Talks
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #9240, Sept. 9, 2005.