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Escalation of Conflict Between India and Pakistan: A Historical and Political Overview

... attack, also hinting at involvement by the Pakistani intelligence services. This incident became the breaking point: India initiated its largest troop mobilization on the border with Pakistan in decades (Operation Prakram). Pakistan responded with mirror measures, mustering comparable forces. By 2002, nearly a million soldiers stood against each other along the borders, and mutual shelling increased. The world held its breath, fearing that the two nuclear powers would enter open warfare. Leaders of the ...

Risks of Gas Supply Disruptions for Europe in Winter

... diversify supplies and create reserves, as well as the prospects and risks for the upcoming winter season. Read on to find out how Europe is coping with this year’s energy challenges! Risks of Gas Supply Disruptions for Europe This Winter: Causes and Measures for Ensuring Energy Security Energy security has always been a priority for European Union countries, especially in the lead-up to the winter months. However, given the complexities in global energy markets and the reduction of Russian gas supplies ...

Energy Sector News – Wednesday, August 20, 2025: Sanctions Against India and Stabilization of the Russian Fuel Market

... momentum: various regions are recording new highs in renewable energy (RE) generation, although governments continue to rely on traditional resources for system reliability. In Russia, following an August spike in fuel prices, governmental emergency measures are gradually cooling the market – the situation with gasoline and diesel supply is beginning to stabilize. Below is a detailed overview of key news and trends in the oil, gas, electricity, and raw materials sectors as of the specified date....

Energy Sector News, Monday, August 4, 2025: Brent around $70 amid increased OPEC+ production, EU gas reserves exceed 70%, gasoline export ban in effect

... gas storage facilities are being filled at record rates, now exceeding 70% of total capacity, which mitigates the risks of fuel shortages ahead of the forthcoming winter. In the domestic fuel market of Russia, authorities have implemented emergency measures to stabilize petroleum product prices, with a full ban on gasoline exports introduced in August to alleviate shortages at filling stations and control price increases. Additionally, we will examine the situation in the coal industry, the rapid ...

The Three Gorges Dam: A Giant Brake on Our Planet

... China. Its construction spanned from 1994 to 2012, requiring colossal resources and investments in energy, displacing approximately 1.3 million people, and resulting in the flooding of extensive territories. The final dimensions are monumental: the dam measures 2.3 km in length and 185 m in height. Behind this concrete-steel wall lies a vast reservoir capable of holding around 40 km³ of water (approximately 39 billion tons). To put this into perspective: this is enough to provide generator capacity ...