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Fukuyama gets a letter from paranoid Hungary – but why not me?
Posted on February 5, 2012 | 1 CommentBut like all state bureaucrats, and even like the Communist censors of the past regime, they miss the point of the article, thereby confirming and reinforcing the message. (Maybe it is at this point that Kovacs was trying to demonstrate that institutions DO matter). -
Nabucco’s bubble bursts
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsNabucco's bubble grew with the momentum built on the concept of security of supply for Europe. For companies and governments who supported the project, their commitment and involvement meant that the momentum needed to be maintained. -
Why Hungary’s revisionist energy strategy will fail
Posted on July 17, 2011 | No CommentsFirst, let's have a good laugh. "a competitive state player." While this is an oxymoron, the state can't be a 'competitive' player in a game when it is also the referee. -
After Fukushima: Assessing nuclear power projects in CEE/SEE
Posted on March 19, 2011 | No CommentsThe critical situation at the Japanese Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has already influenced European energy policies but may have limited impact in Central Eastern Europe. The Japanese nuclear crisis... -
The False Energy Accomplishments of Hungarian EU Presidency
Posted on January 20, 2011 | No CommentsThings are super busy here at Limax Energy, so all I have time to state is a simple observation. It appears that Hungary’s EU Presidency and focus on energy is ... -
Hungary to follow Tajik model: Forced donations for Surgut/MOL shares
Posted on January 3, 2011 | No CommentsThe question extending back to last spring’s election that brought Fidesz to power, is how will they find the money to buy Surgutneftegaz’s 22% shareholding in MOL. Well, since my... -
Would Surgut investment in MOL save CEE oil flow?
Posted on December 5, 2010 | No CommentsThe question should be asked whether an emerging decline in oil being shipped to Central Europe could be stopped if Russian investment took place in the region’s refinery sector. And... -
Hungary’s Dual Monarchy Turns into Dual Pipelines
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsNote: I’m reposting this as it originally appeared in the Energy Security blog, Feb 3, 2010. It still remains relevant in light of the appearance of yet another pipeline project....
