The Petro Dictatorship

President Abdulla Yameen has a powerful motivation to keep opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed in jail – he threatened the financial interests of the powerful cartel of oil traders who stood to lose billions if the country ditched diesel and converted to solar, argues Mark Lynas.

Maldives pursues fossil fuels and clean energy at once

The government, noting the need for reducing oil dependency, has signed its second renewable energy project in a month, but has also asked a visiting American research vessel to conduct tests for oil and gas near a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

UK company offers to conduct oil exploration in Maldives

Fisheries minister Dr Mohamed Shainee held a press conference at the president’s office with officials from the company yesterday amidst skepticism over the possibility of extracting oil and opposition to the move on environmental grounds.

New study reconfirms presence of oil and gas in the Maldives

A new study has confirmed the presence of oil and gas in the Maldives, but it is not yet clear if fossil fuel extraction is economically viable, Fisheries Minister Mohamed Shainee has said.

Environmental coalition urges President to stop oil exploration

Foreign Minister calls for greater resilience to climate change impacts

STO to import oil, staples and pharmaceuticals only

Maldives to begin oil exploration with assistance of research vessel

“Ideal” time to invest, says MNCCI as Maldives Investment Forum approaches

Maldives National Oil Company seeks assistance with oil exploration