Nov 2024

Ashgabat’s ambitions appear to mesh well with China’s growing appetite for gas

The country’s offshore basin remains highly competitive and attractive to IOCs, despite the presence of some geological challenges

Mongolia hopes to launch its first refinery within two years as it seeks to free itself from Russian dependence, while a similar plant in Tajikistan remains inactive six years after its completion

The crumbling of the country’s postwar political consensus may bolster the country’s LNG demand outlook by stymieing planned nuclear restarts

The move could have major ramifications for the LNG sector

The energy sector will need all viable technologies to meet surging demand as AI and datacentres drain power grids

The energy sector will need all viable technologies to meet surging demand as AI and datacentres drain power grids

The lack of a gas supply contract means the development is likely to face further delays

The move by OPEC+’s inner circle to extend voluntary production cuts once again demonstrates that the oil market continually misunderstands the group

The November issue of Petroleum Economist is out now!

Standards have been agreed for a mechanism under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement to trade carbon credits internationally

IOCs are focused on the next wave of exploration activity in Namibia and are keen to learn from one another’s results

The country is seeking to secure its position as a major global refiner and meet rising domestic requirements

Decarbonising sectors such as steel and cement will require a combination of the most effective technologies, innovative digital solutions and pragmatic policies such as transition credits

Recent project approvals have yielded millions of carbon credits linked to the plugging of the US' abandoned wells

Celebrating its 20th year, the Women’s Global Leadership Conference brought energy industry leaders together to share strategies, challenges, and insights unique to women's leadership and team success

Agreements on how to operationalise both Article 6.2 and 6.4 will mean countries can start to trade emissions reductions as part of their contributions to the Paris Agreement

Iraq is charting a new path for its indigenous resources and its youth, hoping to electrify the future with a mix of reforms and modernisation to fuel growth

Transforming Iraq’s natural gas sector is the key to the country’s energy self-sufficiency, allowing it to chart a course towards becoming a supply hub for the wider region

The country's fifth and sixth oil and gas bid rounds have attracted a range of new players with gas as well as oil ambitions—and there’s a seismic shift in the contracting process

There are opportunities for attractive returns and greater project success amid a real push by the Iraqi government for reform, as long as there is a shared understanding between the needs of investors and the host government

Although Iraq remains a major crude exporter, it is still some way from becoming a regional energy supply hub. Ambitious new cross-border schemes aim to rectify that situation

Decades of turmoil have left Iraq’s vast energy potential underutilised, but renewed investment and strategic reforms are transforming it into a key player in the region

The former president’s victory likely heralds the return of a more market-oriented energy policy

Trader sees potential for M&A as oil prices come down, says chairman Torbjorn Tornqvist

An escalation in the conflict could threaten global oil supplies, so why is the market not reacting?