Mar 10, 2014 by Andrew FooteDespite the Uncertainty of the Federal Budget, Navy Shipbuilding ContinuesWhile many defense project budgets have suffered drastic program reductions, shipbuilding has not been one of them.
Jan 12, 2014 by Andrew FooteIs Our Reliance on This Chinese Import a Threat to National Security?China provides the U.S. with the majority of its rare earth elements. This monopoly is being challenged, however.
Jan 4, 2014 by Andrew FooteChina and Russia Are Cozying up to Venezuela's Oil IndustryThe recent move by Rosneft to take control of the Junin 6 block is an overall indicator of Venezuela's preference for state owned oil companies.
Dec 31, 2013 by Andrew FooteVenezuela's Gold Crisis Is Spurring Chinese InvestmentWith continued sanctions on Iranian oil, China is forced to look elsewhere for this vital resource. Venezuela is also in need of foreign investment since it is in a liquidity crisis.
Dec 31, 2013 by Andrew FooteRare Earth Metals Are Becoming RarerPalladium is running out, and no one knows how much is left -- will American prospects come to the rescue?
Dec 23, 2013 by Andrew FootePost-Chavez Venezuela Is Still Hostile to American OilVenezuela, even without Chavez, is still creating hostile to U.S. oil investment, favoring Russian and Chinese companies instead.
Dec 17, 2013 by Andrew FooteIs Nationalism a Threat to Western Oil Operations?Kazakhstan is asserting its own national identity over essential foreign investment, and the renewed interest in asserting Kazakh policy over commercial interests is putting this foreign investment at risk.
Dec 14, 2013 by Andrew FooteVietnam: The Counterbalance to Chinese Oil ExpansionismVietnamese refinery partnerships with Russia will counterbalance Chinese regional energy investments.
Dec 10, 2013 by Andrew Foote and Bill FooteGrowing Uncertaintly in the Ukraine Could Impact LNG DeliveriesThe Ukraine has always straddled between European and Russian interests. Recent political turmoil could impact delivery of liquid fuels to EU markets.
Dec 8, 2013 by Andrew Foote and Bill FooteWhy Russia Is Exploring Alternate Trade Routes With ChinaChina's growing need for crude oil is being met by more direct routes to provide profit for Russian oil.
Dec 7, 2013 by Andrew FooteRussian Pipelines Linking up With Chinese MarketsChina's growing need for oil is creating an opportunity for Russian oil majors to boost infrastructure.
Dec 7, 2013 by Andrew FooteA New Gateway for Middle East OilTurkey is partnering with Iraqi Kurdistan to deliver crude from Northern Iraq.
Nov 29, 2013 by Andrew Foote Can Hydroelectric Power Offset Dwindling Coal Reserves?A recent forecast of existing coal reserves challenges the energy information administration's forecast of 200 years' worth of reserves. Taking stock of renewable and affordable sources of electrical production will be essential for future planning.
Nov 23, 2013 by Andrew FooteFracking Won't Be a U.S. Phenomenon for LongThe promise of the shale boom is spreading with the hopes of greater energy independence and profit.
Nov 15, 2013 by Andrew FooteA Shift in Oil Extraction?Major oil companies are shifting their petroleum extraction from land to sea in the hopes of mitigating risk
Nov 13, 2013 by Andrew FooteChina's Search for a Reliable Oil SourceChina searches for strategic partnerships and reliable offshore oil sources while balancing national security and regional competitors.
Nov 13, 2013 by Andrew FooteThe Philippines After Typhoon HaiyanAn initial economic assessment of the Philippine Islands after Typhoon Haiyan
