Jul 2017

Arabs encourage Russia's economic advances but are wary of political ones

Pragmatism and a tolerance for risk are giving Russian energy interests an edge in the region

After several quiet years, the sector is expanding to help meet power needs

A global supply glut, cheaper rivals and tightening emissions policies are a growing problem for Australia’s costly gas-export plants

A new exploration deal should benefit Timor-Leste and may point to a breakthrough in a maritime dispute with Australia

India is investing heavily in refining capacity to meet rising local demand and boost fuel exports

By 2050, oil demand could fall by the combined current production of Russia and Canada, if the world gets serious about cutting emissions from the trucking industry

Times are changing for drivers

The spectre of a state grab of oil assets looms as the nation moves to rewrite its constitution

China's economy isn't skipping ahead as it once did, but its role as an engine for global expansion is only rising

China's output is continuing to slow, which is good news for exporters targeting the country

China's market is growing quickly again, spurring more enthusiasm for domestic shale and attracting exporters as far away as the US

The collapse of UN-brokered talks in Switzerland to reunify the island is a setback for Cypriot offshore gas ambitions

Baker Hughes, a GE Company head Lorenzo Simonelli says newly merged firm is already adapting to the industry’s leaner environment

The oil industry has tightened its belt several notches, getting better at extracting more oil for less money, says the IEA

The Gulf of Mexico's breakevens have plunged, but the region is struggling to compete with low-cost shale

It could be bad news for Opec's attempts to lift the oil price

Oil in Africa has a bad press—but it needn't be that way, argues a new book

Career diplomat Sir Jeremy Greenstock, now chairman of London-based Gatehouse Advisory Partners and of Lambert Energy Advisory, is optimistic about Iraq's future

World Energy Focus talks to Michael Hannibal, chief executive of offshore operations Siemens Gamesa, the company's renewables division, about what has driven its development and how the industry plans to continue to drive down the cost of renewable energy

Much bolder policy decisions are needed if technology is to help us reach our climate goals, says the IEA

Oil production is picking up and vital legislation affecting the future of the sector looks to be heading for the statute book, but Nigeria is not out of the woods yet

Long-awaited legislative progress, peace in the Delta and some astute political management are creating optimism in the country's energy sector

Niger Delta oil projects used to be among the world's worst offenders, but things are improving

The world hardly needs another LNG plant but a capacity expansion at Nigeria's NLNG looks more probable than it has for a while

New database is latest initiative to encourage investors

A booming natural gas sector means a return to self-sufficiency and a chance to overcome some of Egypt's economic and social problems

Nigeria has long tried to develop a domestic gas market. The Buhari administration is trying again

The country's offshore has been ignored for years, but discoveries in surrounding regions have piqued interest

Deliveries from Sabine Pass to northwest and eastern Europe have begun, but don't hold your breath for an avalanche of North American supply

Rosneft acquired prized oil producer Bashneft, but now it's taking the previous owner to court. The case will have ramifications for capital markets

Ecuador is doing what other members wish to—ditching a supply deal that has become more painful than gainful. Saudi Arabia needs to revive momentum

As Donald Trump threatens to introduce measures against the South American nation's exports, the outcome could be ruinous for all concerned

Mohammed bin Salman will have a free hand as the next Saudi king but faces formidable domestic and regional hurdles. Oil policy is one

The supply deal is stuck in limbo—the cutters have complied but stocks remain high and prices weak. What now?

The country's big producers have met most of the terms of the deal with Opec. But patience with the cuts is wearing thin

Weak prices are an opportunity for LNG-to-power developers. But projects need the right partners and location to succeed

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Despite an increase in new projects sanctioned this year, shale still poses a threat

Mature UK acreage is up for grabs on improved terms, but attracting the explorers could still prove difficult

After three years of sharp declines, costs are rising again on higher drilling activity in America's tight oil patch

The country's oil reforms are promising, but the president's scandal-plagued term could undermine their longevity

The South American producer needs an overhaul to spur new oil growth. Its new president isn't likely to deliver

But a pathway out of the cuts is still not clear

Oil bulls shouldn't get too excited about those capex cuts yet

An attack on an oil pipeline in government-held south of the country underlines the dire predicament of its energy sector

The government wants higher oil production. The prospects are dim

Petronas's new floating LNG platform is up and running—and hopes to take a slice of the burgeoning maritime-fuel market

Thailand's energy sector is struggling to cope with rising demand and maturing fields. Investors are not flocking to help

Both countries need investment to arrest declining domestic output and plug an impending supply gap—opportunities for China and LNG