Oil
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No third party can explore oil, gas in South China Sea: Beijing
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, India, Militarization, Military Conflict, Oil, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USAOct 02, 2015 01:12 IST China on Thursday said no third country has the right to explore oil and gas in the South China Sea in areas under its jurisdiction and without its permission. Responding to questions on the India-US-Japan statement on access to navigation and commerce in maritime routes across the world including the […]
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CHINA DECLARES INDIAN OIL EXPLORATION IN SOUTH CHINA SEA ‘ILLEGAL’
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, India, Militarization, Military Conflict, Oil, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USAChina is consolidating its newfound authority over the international South China Sea by declaring it controls international waters off the coast of independent Vietnam. “India’s intention to once again explore for oil in the disputed waters of the South China Sea is an unwise move, as it will further complicate the maritime disputes and do […]
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South China Sea tensions deter oil exploration
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, Economy, Militarization, Military Conflict, Natural Resources, Oil, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USAAn energy analyst said exploring for oil and gas near disputed islands in the South China Sea is too much of a gamble for international energy companies because of the tensions in the region and unconfirmed estimates of the size of the oil and gas deposits. China has been reclaiming land and building port and […]
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‘Gas in WPS can energize entire PH’
Artificial Islands, China, Gas, Militarization, Military Conflict, Natural Resources, Oil, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, SpratlysThe natural gas resources on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) are so vast that the fuel there can energize the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao grids for at least 20 years, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers’ Association (LPG-MA) said on Sunday. “This is one of the compelling reasons why we have to secure our […]
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Philippines making waves over China’s moves in disputed waters
Arbitration, China, Diplomatic Relations, Economics, EDCA, Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, Oil, Philippines, Poaching, South China Sea Dispute, SpratlysChina’s moves to explore for oil and undertake land reclamation projects on contested islets in the South China Sea have upset a number of its neighbors, including Vietnam. But none has taken a tougher stance against Beijing’s moves than the Philippines. The archipelago has shaped up as the loudest voice in Southeast Asia against China’s […]
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China invokes ‘cabbage tactics’ in South China Sea
China is conducting ‘cabbage’ or a militarily overwhelming strategy and ‘salami-slicing’ – insidious land-grabbing tactics to strengthen its power in the South China Sea By Huseyin Erdogan China is following a long-term strategy with its so called “Cabbage Tactic” to increase its power in the South China Sea, said an expert from China’s Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, on Tuesday. “At […]
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The South China Sea ‘V-I-P’ solution
The ‘VIP’ Group of Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines all share both advantageous relations with and deep disagreements with China in the South China Sea. Working together, they could present a united front. This would include establishing Joint Development Areas allotted by auction and linked by a common-carrier open-access energy infrastructure. Each has a serious […]
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PHL stops oil and gas drilling in Reed Bank, cites dispute with China
(Updated 4:47 p.m.) The Department of Energy (DOE) has suspended all drilling and exploration works in the West Philippine Sea, particularly in the area covered by Service Contract (SC) 72 in the Reed Bank, citing a force majeure as the site is the subject a territorial dispute between the Philippines and China. Philex Petroleum Corp., […]
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How China is transforming the South China Sea
ADIZ, Aird Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, Militarization, Oil, Philippines, Reclamation, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, Unsinkable Aircraft CarriersNew images reveal the extent of China’s land reclamation and construction in the South China Sea. Experts warn the new developments will make it increasingly difficult to counter Beijing’s regional claims. On February 4, the Philippines filed a diplomatic protest to the Chinese Embassy in Manila, urging Beijing to stop the land reclamation at the […]