|
Markets at work
Climate change
Copenhagen: far-reaching climate agreement an impossible dream
US involvement gives the climate-change summit in Copenhagen greater significance than previous global events, but the results will disappoint environmental lobby groups, writes Ian Lewis
Iraq
Pragmatism prevails in Iraq's oil sector
Despite a disappointing licensing round and political opposition to private-sector investment, Iraq is making gradual upstream progress – with the help of IOCs, writes Digby Lidstone
Libya
Libya slides back into petro-politics
Political interference in Libya's energy sector is on the rise, but, for now, it remains business-as-usual for IOCs, writes James Gavin
China in Africa
China in Africa: the honeymoon is over
China's national oil companies remain a central feature of energy operations in Africa, but their influence has been tempered, writes Ian Lewis
The Report Card
BP – beyond (most) problems
Tony Hayward took over from John Browne as head of BP over two years ago and has made significant progress in improving the major's performance, reports NJ Watson
Gas in Europe
Gazprom's global gamble
The market fundamentals for natural gas producers are weaker than they have been for years. But that is not holding back Gazprom's ambitions, writes Derek Brower
Iran pledges new gas exports, new investment opportunities
Iran is determined to join the ranks of the world's largest gas exporters. But its grand plans look a tall order, writes Derek Brower
Netherlands: your friendly gas supplier
"Buy your foreign gas through us and we'll look after you if there is trouble," is the Netherlands' sales pitch to Europe. The country is spending heavily on infrastructure, Martin Quinlan writes
German regulation threatens vital gas-infrastructure development
Bottlenecks in Germany's pipeline system threaten gas supply security in Europe, even if Nord Stream and other big import projects go ahead, writes NJ Watson
'Stoical' Nord Stream upbeat despite obstacles
Opinion
Gas: the bridge to a low-carbon future
Natural gas has an important role to play in the transition to a low-carbon economy, but it must be combined with carbon capture and storage, writes UK energy minister Lord Hunt
Unconventional gas
Unconventional gas: a quiet revolution spreading around the world
Unconventional gas discoveries and the global resource potential are transforming the energy mix, reports Tom Nicholls from Buenos Aires
Upstream technology
The gas industry's need for technology
A long-term commitment to investment in upstream technology is essential if rising gas demand is to be met. By Andrew Gould, chairman and chief executive officer, Schlumberger
Petrobras prepares to beat the pre-salt
Petrobras is showcasing an array of subsea technologies, hoping to reassure investors that it can meet the operational hurdles presented by Brazil's pre-salt resources, writes Conal Walsh
Energy finance
Dollar's position as commodity-trading currency comes under pressure
Corporate
Global M&A recovery remains patchy
EnCana split proceeds and oil-sands project advances
Exploration and production
Norway: Plans to open-up Jan Mayen area
Middle East set for upstream and downstream growth
Energy policy
UK: The high cost of energy security
Oil demand
No return to the heights, as global oil demand nears its peak
Alternative energy
UK likely to miss offshore wind target
Natural gas
Australia: Chevron finds more Gorgon gas
Khelil: European demand potential remains "huge"
Environment
US: the hidden costs of energy use
Climate change
IEA: CO2 emissions falling, Copenhagen still crucial
Making sense of energy markets
The Schork Report is essential reading for anyone seeking an inside view of global energy markets. Derek Brower meets the man behind it
Oil and gas licensing rounds map
Global
Western Europe
Eastern Europe and CIS
Africa
North America
Latin America
Middle East
Asia and Australasia
Dollar supports oil – and gives Opec something to ponder
Oil demand set to recover in 2010
|
