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Half a century in the making, the LNG business is at last about to go global
Supplies from the US and East Africa will have less of an impact on Asian import costs than thought
The French major is aggressively expanding its LNG portfolio. Philippe Sauquet, chief executive of the company's gas and power division, talks to Petroleum Economist
Rising costs, Asia’s burgeoning demand and the prospects for US exports dominated the LNG17 conference in Houston. And there wasn’t a volcanic ash cloud in sight. Helen Robertson took it all in
Abundant unconventional gas resources will drive a boom in the continent's exports
The country’s gas boom has lured foreign investors into the sector, but risks remain, writes David Evans, a partner at law firm Clifford Chance
The Canadian company is to concentrate on its other profitable assets, writes Helen Robertson
As exploration ramps up in the Gulf of Mexico, the Lower Tertiary and Paleogene plays have become hot prospects, says Shaun Polczer
The country’s civil war has exacted a heavy toll on its energy sector as government and opposition forces fight for control over the country’s most lucrative resource, as Conal Urquhart discovers
Promoting economic development and meeting climate-change commitments is a tricky balancing act, particularly for the Middle East and North Africa's hydrocarbon-fuelled states. Justin Dargin looks at the challenges - and the possible solutions
As global competition is set to ramp up the region considers its options
Israel has granted US company Genie exploration rights in the contested Golan Heights. The award raised little protest in Syria, which is enmeshed in a bitter and protracted civil war. But, as Conal Urquhart discovers, Tel Aviv's decision may have far-reaching consequences
Despite its potential, major companies have largely shied away from India’s upstream sector. But they could be tempted if the government implements pricing reform. Damon Evans reports
The Indian state-run player is looking overseas to diversify its production base, while acting to tackle problems at home. NJ Watson weighs up whether the company is doing enough
Post-Fukushima Japan, China and a number of other fast-growing Asian countries will need much more frozen gas in the coming decades
The region’s production and consumption are going in opposite directions
Production is rising again, promising oil and gas discoveries are being made and new licences have been awarded - but many are uneasy about the way the government spends its revenue, Martin Quinlan writes
The region will become a global player on the LNG market
New discoveries offshore could put East African LNG on the map
East Africa's natural gas discoveries have been in the limelight of late, but West Africa's pre-salt will be the story of 2013, says Lydia Thevanayagam of Deloitte Petroleum Services
A successful licensing round has given Brazil’s oil industry a much-needed boost of confidence and sets the stage for a new oil rush, writes Justin Jacobs
Brazil and Argentina are leading a surge in South American LNG imports
When a stagnant economy and a moribund energy sector, Venezuela needs pragmatism rather than politics. But Maduro's elevation to the presidency leaves little room for hope
The past 12 months show that nationalisation of YPF has been disastrous for both the company and the country, writes Justin Jacobs
A company founded to import LNG is ready to begin exporting cheap US gas
The continent no longer offers a ready market for gas shippers
Despite having the world’s largest gas reserves the country is held back in its ambitions
Margaret Thatcher, UK prime minister from 1979-90, who died in on 8 April, brought profound changes to the country’s business life and particularly to the energy sector, Martin Quinlan writes