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Dec 2011

• Regional Report: China

  Author Nell Lukosavich

  China boasts the world’s largest shale gas reserves and enormous new offshore resource potential, but geopolitical tensions and environmental concerns threaten to slow China’s E&P development

  Deepwater, Industry Overview, Offshore, Onshore, Shale, Asia Read More

Dec 2011

• What industry leaders expect in 2012

  Despite high oil prices and a shale-driven boom in drilling activity, the approach of a new year brings with it plenty of reasons to be concerned for the future of the oil and gas industry.

  Deepwater, Drilling and Completions, Exploration, Industry Overview, Offshore, Onshore, Production, Shale, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America Read More

Jan 2011

• Business as usual in Russia, despite the financial crisis

  Author Jacques Sapir

  The country’s large oil and gas companies emerged from the crisis largely unscathed, though they were forced to cut investments. Uncertainty about demand in Europe and the FSU has Russia looking east for new markets.

  Industry Overview, Asia, Europe Read More

Dec 2010

• SHALE ENERGY: Developing International Plays-Shale search goes global

  Author Pramod Kulkarni, Editor

  Energy-hungry countries throughout the world are beginning embryonic efforts to replicate the success of US shale plays.

  Drilling and Completions, Exploration, Industry Overview, Onshore, Shale, Asia, Europe, Middle East Read More

Aug 2010

• Midterm elections in US have profound implications for the oil and gas industry

  Author Roger H. Bezdek

  At stake are greenhouse gas regulation, billions of dollars worth of tax incentives, and the development or abandonment of offshore resources.

  Industry Overview, North America Read More

Jul 2010

• Access to resources, energy-efficient production highlighted at ONS 2010

  Author Nell L. Benton

  Energy experts gather to discuss global challenges and showcase the latest petroleum advances under the show theme “Energy for more people.”
  

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Jul 2010

• Light at the end of the tunnel for the North Sea

  Author Matthew Evans and Paul Froydenlund

  A favorable tax regime has helped operators in Norway weather the storm, and recent oil price stability seems to be ramping up UK activity as well.

  Industry Overview, Offshore, Europe Read More

Mar 2010

• Developing US Shale Plays:Marcellus—Arrival of IOCs and increasing legislative interest signal critical mass for Marcellus

  Author Pramod Kulkarni, Contributing Editor

  The Appalachian shale gas play has attracted majors hunting for elephants and government entities seeking tax revenues and political gains.

  Industry Overview, Onshore, North America Read More

Mar 2010

• Developing US Shale Plays: Marcellus—Marcellus development shows the seeds of a new gas paradigm

  Author Stephen Bull, Commercial Leader, Statoil ASA

  Marcellus development shows the seeds of a new gas paradigm Stephen Bull, Commercial  Leader, Statoil ASA In November 2008, Statoil and Chesapeake Energy Corporation announced their $3.375 billion strategic

  Industry Overview, Onshore, North America Read More

Feb 2010

• Canadian producers put dismal 2009 behind them

  Author Robert Curran

  On the heels of the toughest year for the Canadian oilpatch this decade, producers are hoping for better times ahead.

  Industry Overview, North America Read More