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Reforms in the Belarusian electricity sector: how to reduce costs and dependence on imported resources
April 22, 2007 21:33

The paper discusses how Belarus can reduce its dependency on the imported gas from Russia and offers various measures for it.

Gas Sector Restructuring in Belarus: Necessity and Directions
April 22, 2007 21:39

The paper discusses some of the major concrete steps necessary for the gas sector restructuring, such as, price reform, the implementation of “regulated competition”, and full and deep restructuring and corporatization of the gas enterprises.

Belarus as a Gas Transit Country
May 15, 2007 09:50

The current paper aims to identify the long-term economic interests of Belarus and Russia (Beltransgaz and Gazprom) in transiting Russian gas, and to see whether they are different or can be combined.

Financing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Projects
May 15, 2007 09:53

This publication is a power point presentation of a senior consulting director Morgan Stanley, David Gi

LNG Transportation
May 15, 2007 09:53

This presentation was done by Commercial Manager on LNG Shipping in ChevronTexaco Shipping Co. LLC

Prospects for Korea-Russian cooperation in the gas industry
May 15, 2007 09:53

The presentation was made by a director of the Korean Gas Corporation (КОGAS) on the opportunities of cooperation between Russia and Korea in the gas industry.

The Macroeconomic Impact of Gas Price Increase in Belarus: Quantitative Assessement
May 15, 2007 09:53

The paper sheds a light on the impact of gas price increase based on computable general equilibrium model.

Russia and Belarus: A Lesson in Market Economy
May 15, 2007 09:53

This e-brief is a short analysis of consequences of price increase on gas by Russia to Belarus.

Georgian Government Hunts For Gas
May 15, 2007 09:54

This paper describes the situation in the Georgian government since Gazprom announced Georgia would have to pay $235 per 1000 cubic meters – a gigantic leap from last year’s price of $110. While the government had to accept the price hike, it is looking for new sources of natural gas.

Turkmenistan: Multiple Pipelines Still Possible
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article claims that although a trilateral agreement to build a gas pipeline from the Caspian shore to Russia was victory for Russians, analysts say other routes to Europe and China are still possible.

Prikaspiisky pipeline: temporary delay or fundamental problem?
May 15, 2007 09:54

This article is an analysis about Prikaspiisky natural gas pipeline and special deals agreed between Russia and Turkmenistan. The author believes that once papers were signed, the Turkmen side is having second thoughts about the deal perhaps out of concern that Ashgabat won’t get its fair share of the profits.

Russia moves to repair ties with Azerbaijan
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article probes new stages of Russian- Azeri relations, where Vladimir Putin is intent on reducing tension with Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan seeks new dialogue with Turkmenistan
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article deals with Azerbaijan’s campaign to improve ties with Turkmenistan, in an attempt to set aside years of mutual acrimony,

Results of the visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan
May 15, 2007 09:54

Current analytical article concludes the meeting between the presidents. It was noted that this meeting initiated a new stage of partnership. A range of documents were signed, part of which filled up legislative base.

The Macroeconomic Impact of Gas Price Increase in Belarus: Quantitative Assessement
January 18, 2008 16:37

The paper sheds a light on this issue evaluating the impact of gas price increase based on computable general equilibrium model.

The Gas Industry in Moldova: A Burden of Ignorance or Neglect? What is More?
January 18, 2008 17:04

The problem of supplying households and industry with natural gas became a sensitive issue on the entire European continent. Lack of agreement between Russia and Ukraine, the blockade of natural gas supply in the middle of the winter of 2005 and 2006, the struggle for taking control over the gas transit lines situated on the territory of Ukraine, which neighbors Moldova, shuttered the minds in the last years and generated some dubious reactions over the existing state of relations in the former soviet region, which have been established after the „more or least pleasant divorce” of its former republics and provoking tensions with the Central and Western European states.

Caspian oil and gas: the facts at the end of the year 2000
February 27, 2008 15:29

This paper examines the political and economic implications on the Caspian region following the recent confirmation of the volume of supplies of crude oil found there. Though estimated at twice as large as the amount of oil reserves beneath the North Sea, in terms of the world’s energy balance the amounts discovered in the Caspian region are not of great significance, claims the author of this paper.