Natural Gas Flares Up Over Eastern Mediterranean

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamdouh G. Salameh
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Gas Flares

Israel and Turkey will reap benefits of reconciliation

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Bilateral Trade ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Humanitarian Aid ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Content Type

Significance The deal, signed on June 28, puts an end to a long and bitter dispute between the two former strategic partners-turned-rivals that was ignited by the Mavi Marmara incident in 2010, when nine Turkish citizens were killed by Israeli commando forces who boarded the Gaza-bound aid ship in the Eastern Mediterranean. Impacts Bilateral trade will receive a boost, particularly in natural gas and related industries (for example, phosphates), tourism and shipping. Sales of defence-related items may resume in the medium term. Increased humanitarian aid to Gaza will help relieve domestic pressure on Hamas. The deal could unravel in the event of a new conflict between Hamas and Israel. US diplomatic efforts will play an important role in underpinning the agreement.

Natural gas formation in the western Nile delta (Eastern Mediterranean): Thermogenic versus microbial

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 523-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudius Vandré ◽  
Bernhard Cramer ◽  
Peter Gerling ◽  
Jutta Winsemann
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Nile Delta ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Gas Formation

scholarly journals TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS AND GEOPOLITICAL FRAGILITY IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REGION

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (72) ◽  
pp. 235-249
Author(s):  
Ioannis NOMIKOS ◽  
Raagini SHARMA
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Free Market ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
The United States ◽  
Transatlantic Relations ◽  
Shared Identity ◽  
Transatlantic Relationship ◽  
Future Economic Development

The landmasses of the USA and EU which are on the opposing sides of the Atlantic Ocean have come into focus once again, socially and culturally linked ideals, such asdemocracy and human rights were always the backbone in the transatlantic relationship along with the joint commitments for free-market capitalism which were entrenched within theinterests of the two major partners. The transatlantic relationship is reportedly plagued by difficulties. Since the establishment of NATO in 1949, transatlantic relationship has been at thecentre of discussions for the United States and Europe. It keeps the two regions working together to combat the challenges in the world where there are conflicts. Common Institutionsand Shared Identity are the core principles which unites the two regions. From relations with Russia and China to the policies on Iran and Syria's weapons control and climate change,transatlantic relations have arisen on world affairs today. On the other hand the geopolitical dynamics with the recent discoveries of significant natural gas deposits in the EastMediterranean region in the offshores of Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel has become a hot spot for energy extraction. With the discovery of Eastern Mediterranean's natural gas fields likeTamar, Leviathan, Zohr and Aphrodite, and it has made transformative effect on the region. Energy is going to be crucial for future economic development in the Eastern Mediterraneanregion. The recent gas discoveries have been anticipated as offering an impetus for new levels of energy cooperation, as well as generating space for a larger power base and solidifyingstability in the region.Keywords: EU, USA, NATO, East-Mediterranean Sea, Russia, China, Energy, Security

Cyprus and Aegean rows are cooling Greco-Turkish ties

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Political Relations ◽  
The Eu

Subject Renewed tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Significance After two decades of relative calm, military tensions are on the rise again in the Eastern Mediterranean. At the same time as Turkey is trying to prevent efforts to explore for natural gas off the coast of Cyprus, relations between Athens and Ankara are being strained in the Aegean. These events seem to be driven by an increasingly nationalist outlook in Turkey, which appears to be fuelled by developments in Syria, Ankara’s growing estrangement from its NATO partners and the prospect of elections. Impacts As political relations between Greece and Turkey further deteriorate, economic relations between them will decrease. Calls may grow for Cyprus talks to restart, but a settlement will be harder to find without goodwill between Athens and Ankara. Turkey’s relationship with the EU will be put under further strain as Athens and Nicosia demand solidarity from their European partners.

scholarly journals Sources and variability of non-methane hydrocarbons in the Eastern Mediterranean

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-340
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Lower Troposphere ◽  
Rural Site ◽  
Background Concentration ◽  
Biogenic Origin ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Stationary Sources ◽  
Biogenic Source

The volume mixing ratios of non-methane hydrocarbons including saturated, unsaturated and aromatic ones (C2 to C8 as non methane hydrocarbons, NMHCS) were measured at three distinct sites (natural, rural, urban) in the lower troposphere of the Eastern Mediterranean from February 2006 to March 2007. Average concentrations for most of the NMHC show clear seasonal variations along the year mainly attributed to photochemistry. Significant correlations found among various hydrocarbons indicate contribution from mobile and stationary sources (exhaust and combustion). Leakages from natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) probably from the continental platforms may account for important sources for the background concentration of ethane and propane in the area. Isoprene has been found to have mostly a biogenic source but its dual anthropogenic–biogenic origin was also evident at the rural site.

scholarly journals Impact of Gas Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean on Egypt-Israel Relations

2020 ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Khaled Abdelhafez Fouad Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Main Hypothesis

The emergence of huge natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean represents a significant factor in changing the map of cooperation and conflict in the region. The article's main hypothesis is that the gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean have a significant geopolitical impact on the relations between Egypt and Israel. The article reviewed the hypothesis by examining the gas deal between Egypt and Israel and its consequences on the relations between both sides. The article focuses on the geopolitical dimensions and economic feasibility of the Israeli gas deal on Egypt and the potential threats of the proposed Israeli East Med pipeline on Egypt.The article concludes that the massive quantities of natural gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean could act as important drivers for more partnerships and cooperation between Egypt and Israel and might lead to competition and conflicts between the two countries.

scholarly journals The United States-Backed Containment of Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean

2020 ◽  
pp. 111-126
Author(s):  
Çağatay Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
The United States ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Rights And Interests ◽  
Containment Policy

International competition over natural gas and oil has been escalating in the Eastern Mediterranean in recent years, and the region has become much more significant for many regional and global actors. This article claims that a bloc of regional actors, supported by the United States, has been following a containment policy against Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. By examining recent trends and developments with special focus on the policies directed against Turkey’s rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, this article demonstrates how Turkey is being isolated in the region, and discusses Turkey’s reactions to its on-going containment.

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