Jan 2017

Opec's deal is a seismic moment for the oil market. But forces beyond the group's control will decide how effective the cuts are

Weak prices and a glut of supply are delaying some Australian LNG supply

Both the IEA and Opec agree global oil demand will increase in 2017. Supplies are trickier to figure out

An onslaught of new supply will continue to pressure LNG prices in 2017

European refining enjoyed a healthy end to 2016. Opec's production deal should add further support

Falling production and higher demand should tighten the US natural gas market in 2017

The island holds large bitumen reserves. The head of a company wanting to develop them says the resource could help fix the country’s energy-import problem

Accessing energy sector cash from traditional sources has been difficult while oil and gas companies are cutting capital spending. But projects have been taking off

In October, Petroleum Economist met with Mexico's Secretary of Energy, Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, during our strategy forum in Mexico City. In the following weeks, we carried out an interview over email with the minister. The questions and answers follow

Is American tight oil going to ruin the price recovery?

Oil's stock is on the rise in Washington DC as industry backers prepare to take the reins of power

The company's bid comes unstuck over undervalued gas reserves

Exempt from the cuts, the country could still help decide their success or failure

A successful licensing round makes ready a wave of new deep-water investment

The market's gaze may be on tight oil's reaction to the Opec deal. But the agreement buoys Canadian suppliers too

The province will allow the technique. But it may be too little too late

Moscow's first energy IPO since sanctions puts the company on a solid footing – but may make it a target

The sale of a stake in Russia's largest oil producer might not be as significant as many thought

If you use Twitter and you're in the energy business, you'll know #OOTT. In his first column for Petroleum Economist, its co-founder tells us how the handle came about

The Opec deal lets Iran increase output. It’s unlikely to breach that limit … for now

The Opec-non-Opec deal has brought hopes of a price recovery. But its success is not guaranteed

Iraq wants the deal to work. But that may not translate into an actual drop in supply

Fiscal pressures and the Aramco IPO were behind the Saudi change of heart. Riyadh needs this deal to work

Forget the rumours, Chinese imports of oil – for refining and strategic storage – are rising again

Higher oil prices will lift some LNG contracts, but do little to support the spot market

The Chinese giant is shifting priorities to make the most of weaker crude prices

A delayed and much-needed $23bn oil-products package from Saudi Arabia to Cairo is part of a complex political narrative with few signs of an easy fix

Brent futures will rise this year. So will volatility

While there's no end in sight for the global gas glut, higher crude prices will help exporters

The country has a chance to lift output - but that doesn't mean it will

Angola says it has already begun to reduce supply but how and where is unclear

Stability in South Sudan could raise production much higher than was agreed with Opec

The country's output is a wildcard that could ruin Opec's best-laid plans