Energy in Russia

Greenpeace activists sit chained in front of Chevron's drilling site for shale gas during a protest in the village of Pungesti, Romania.

American and Russian energy giants battle over a small Romanian town

Conflict

Residents of a rural Romanian town claim to have driven American oil company Chevron out of town over its plans for gas exploration. But who’s really behind the conflict?

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Rosneft President and close adviser Igor Sechin.  Sechin is said to be the second most powerful man in Russia.

Russia’s second most powerful man becomes the target of new US sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Rosneft President and close adviser Igor Sechin.  Sechin is said to be the second most powerful man in Russia.

Russia’s second most powerful man becomes the target of new US sanctions