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Arab leaders under threat, change for better or worse?

January 28, 2011

The current unrest in Egypt will result in a more volatile and diffuse political-economic situation in the region. Results of all are still unclear. No good however is to be expected soon.

Global gas market set for cuts

June 13, 2010

World gas markets to be hit by lower gas productionPrices to show upward potentialRussia, Qatar and Algeria to cut productionLNG markets to feel results of Qatari decision soon

May I have your votes please? Copenhagen Zero Point

December 23, 2009

Carbon capture ruled out of UN clean projects list | www.enn.com

CCS only viable solution for CO2 emission reductionUN takes opposite standGreens taking anti CCS approach in fear of old energyCosts of CO2 mitigation and reduction should be made clear

Nigerian Petroleum Bill changes threatening IOCs

December 8, 2009

Sneak Peak: Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Bi | www.petroleumafrica.com

Changes to Nigerian Petroleum Bill forced, further delaysNationalistic views increasing trouble for IOCsHigher royalties, taxes and lower equity shares doesn't bode well for operators

US-EU benchmarks threatened by energy price policy switch Gulf region

December 6, 2009

State considers oil price benchmark switch | www.meed.com

Oil pricing ditch WTI for new pricing schemes Aramco KPC Threat for historical position WTI and Brent

Cold winter again threatened for Europea?

September 19, 2009

Gazprom chief reignites fears over Ukraine | www.ft.com

Ukraine gas crisis again on the horizon. Gazprom threatens again. Moscow trying to shape elections Ukraine in January 2010. Poland also struggling to reach gas deal with Moscow. Brussels and Europe needs at last to set up a viable and workable strategy to counter this.

IPI not yet over, Iran India still in bed with each other

September 19, 2009

India – Iran talks fail | timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India refutes claims that discussions are overIran and India still close to gas dealInternational pressure building upIran holds the key, but Pakistan still stumble block

Demand forecasts IEA forgets decline fields

August 13, 2009

IEA revises global oil demand forecast | www.ogj.com

IEA forecasts higher demand for crude oilChina again leading the surgeSupply to be higher, especially non-OPECDeclining production however could constrain allIndigenous demand also not included

Turkey playing hard ball, Russia to take EU and Indian markets?

August 8, 2009

Russia and Turkey agree on South Stream pipeline project | www.dw-world.de

South Stream threat to NabuccoTurkey putting pressure on EUIran and Iraq hit by Russian gas suppliesIndia and Israel to gain

Kurdistan showing new option for NOC-IOC cooperation, Iraq to open its eyes

August 5, 2009

Kurdistan takes 17% stake in Heritage/Genel merger | www.arabianoilandgas.com

Kurdistan's move to take part in Heritage Genel opens new roads for cooperationIraq's north oil and gas future set for successBaghdad to learn from Kurdish example

Nigeria heading for breakdown, oil and gas exports threatened further

July 28, 2009

Security boosted in north Nigeria | news.bbc.co.uk

Nigerian Delta crisis now supported by fundamentalists in the NorthOil and gas projects facing total shut downEconomy under pressure, no solution possible short termOil and LNG exports under threat

Iraq heading for show down

July 23, 2009

Baghdad scratches Siba from bid round | www.upstreamonline.com

Political infighting will constrain future developmentsIraqi government instableKurds will be main decisive factor the coming monthsIraq not to be prominent oil (and gas) producer for the coming years

Nabucco off limits to Russia, play Middle East card

July 18, 2009

US says Russia can supply gas to Nabucco | www.upstreamonline.com

Nabucco has been set up as additional non-Russian supply routeMiddle East gas is main targetPlaying Iran card should be in light of former Libyan adventuresTime right for taking on Tehran

Resource Nationalism and opportunism

July 1, 2009

Oil Companies Reject Iraq's Contract Terms | online.wsj.com

BP preferred bidder for the future Iraq's bid round will be retendered soon Stability of Baghdad government weakened

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