Nov 2009

The Schork Report is essential reading for anyone seeking an inside view of global energy markets. Derek Brower meets the man behind it

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

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

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's national oil companies remain a central feature of energy operations in Africa, but their influence has been tempered, writes Ian Lewis

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

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 is determined to join the ranks of the world's largest gas exporters. But its grand plans look a tall order, writes Derek Brower

"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

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

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 discoveries and the global resource potential are transforming the energy mix, reports Tom Nicholls from Buenos Aires

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 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

Has the EU rescued the Copenhagen climate-change summit from disaster?

Crude oil futures fell sharply on Friday, as negative US employment figures dampened expectations of a quick economic recovery

After the award of three large upstream contracts, Iraq's prospects as an oil producer are looking much brighter

Take a view of the direction of the oil market and you'll probably be right, whether you're a bear or a bull

Despite signals that the world has plenty of crude to meet demand, the peak-oil theory is back in the headlines

UK efforts to become a leader in CCS technology are gathering momentum, but the small scale of planned projects highlights the gulf between what is possible now and what is needed in the future

Huge volumes of crude oil are being held in floating storage as a market contango makes spot cargoes increasingly attractive

Oil futures are in retreat as the week ends, with a dip in equity values and a rise in the dollar against the euro affecting sentiment in crude markets