Only a year ago, Russia's dominance as a global energy supplier was threatened by low gas prices and a reputation as an unreliable trade partner. But with the world now shaken by Japan's natural disasters and uprisings across the Middle East, the country is back at the heart of the market - and cashing in.

• Date: 23.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 23.03.2011  |  Energy  |  from kwqc.com

Expressing support for Iran's right to peaceful use of nuclear energy 'consistent with their international obligations', India has called for intensification of efforts to address the Iranian nuclear issue through peaceful dialogue.

• Date: 23.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 23.03.2011  |  External Relations  |  from sify.com

Impact on global markets likely to increase price of fossil fuels for years

• Date: 23.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 23.03.2011  |  Energy  |  from ohio.com

Ukraine's joining a free trade area with the European Union will depend on greater flexibility and a readiness for a compromise with EU member states, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has said.

• Date: 22.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 22.03.2011  |  External Relations  |  from interfax.com.ua

Setting aside decades of acrimony over President Ronald Reagan's vision of a "Star Wars" missile shield, the United States and Russia have been holding exploratory but serious talks about potential ways to cooperate on missile defense in Europe.

• Date: 22.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 22.03.2011  |  External Relations  |  from washingtonpost.com

Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius assured that Lithuania is prepared to appeal to the EU institutions with a proposal of imposing restrictions and certain rules on trading electricity from the third parties, which are planning to generate electric power under conditions that do not comply with the requirements of nuclear safety.

• Date: 22.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 22.03.2011  |  Energy  |  from baltic-course.com

Bulgaria has confirmed its interest in buying natural gas from Turkmenistan, as well as its commitment to facilitate gas exports, the Economy Ministry said in a statement

• Date: 21.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 21.03.2011  |  Energy  |  from sofiaecho.com

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says that Japanese companies can participate in production of natural gas in eastern Russia.

• Date: 21.03.2011  |  Published on EGF: 21.03.2011  |  Energy  |  from boston.com