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WATCH China | Competition | Power Episode One: China’s Hybrid Economic Model

The world is finally waking up to the reality that the Chinese Communist Party has created a unique economic system that prioritizes power over profit, and that for the past decades, the West has fallen behind because Beijing has been playing by its own rules. Watch this panel of experts discuss how this state of play evolved, what’s at stake, and where we can go from here.

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OPEC's Perennial Rebalancing Act

OPEC+ might have to extend its cuts when the group meets next month, but the pain in the U.S. shale industry may make its long-term task easier.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Shale Growth Faltering As Financial Problems Mount

Chesapeake Energy's financial woes suggest the shale revolution is running on fumes.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

In the Face of Risks and Questions, Saudi Aramco Presses Forward with IPO

After multiple delays, Saudi Aramco is moving forward with its IPO - but questions surround the listing amid persistent low oil prices, Saudi political issues, and fallout from the Abqaiq attack.

topics: Oil and Gas
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OPEC+ With Plenty To Chew On Ahead Of December Meeting

Slowing growth in both Persian Gulf economies and U.S. oil production gives OPEC+ plenty to think about when they discuss output cuts in early December.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Chuck Schumer Unveils Ambitious $454 Billion Plan to Advance Vehicle Electrification

Sen. Chuck Schumer has announced a $454 billion plan to electrify one-quarter of the U.S. vehicle fleet

topics: Electric Vehicles
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Energy Security

“Take the Oil:” How the U.S. Plan in Syria Could Backfire

The President's plan to secure Syrian oil threatens to further complicate an already difficult situation

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Oil Sands Industry Sees Setback In Canada’s Election Results

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's election victory could create more challenges for an energy industry already struggling with low prices and pipeline bottlenecks.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Natural Gas Glut Drags Down Prices

Amid record production and swelling stockpiles, natural gas prices have sunk this year.

topics: Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

Despite Weak Prices, Oil Supply Outages Remain High

Global supply outages stand at exceptionally high levels—even as Brent struggles to stay above $60 per barrel.

topics: Geopolitics, Oil and Gas
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Energy Security

A New Tanker War? Understanding Rising Violence on the High Seas

A sustained campaign on tanker traffic could have significant consequences for the security of the energy shipping lanes.

topics: Oil and Gas