Opinion on Natural Resources in Europe

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The petroleum industry has important lessons to learn in the aftermath of Macondo

In mid-September, US authorities announced that BP's blow-out Macondo well in the US Gulf of Mexico is "effectively dead." As one of the most alarming accidents in the global petroleum industry in recent times, it is essential that Macondo is used as a benchmark in the creation of new operating procedures, and that it serves as an important lesson to the entire industry.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Sep 2010
Expert View
Expert View

The contribution of developing nations to the growth of the renewable market is set to increase

The global renewable energy sector has recovered from the global recession due to rising investments, particularly in the wind and solar markets. While this growth has been fueled by both developed and developing economies so far, Datamonitor believes that the latter will become increasingly important over the coming years.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Apr 2011
Expert View
Expert View

The biorefineries value chain could be worth $300 billion by 2030, but Europe may miss out

According to the World Economic Forum, the value chain around biorefineries might be worth $300 billion by 2030. Europe is in a uniquely favorable position to capture some of this, but unless it has the political will to do so, Brazil, China, Indonesia and the US are likely to reap the benefits.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Aug 2010
CommentWire
CommentWire

Tamoil: selling the family silver

Following confirmation by the Libyan government that 60% of state owned Tamoil is up for sale, the bidding process for the stake has begun in earnest. With refining capacity and significant distribution networks in the Italian and Swiss markets up for grabs, the offer will be attractive to buyers hoping to benefit from the favorable market conditions in the oil sector.

Published By Datamonitor
01 Nov 2005
CommentWire
CommentWire

SSE: looking to grow presence in Ireland

Scottish & Southern Energy is reported to be in the process of lining up a bid for Energia. The UK energy supplier already has a small presence in Ireland, and an acquisition would be a much easier way of gaining market share than organic growth. However, rumors are also circulating that Vattenfall could be interested in acquiring Scottish & Southern Energy.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Jul 2008
CommentWire
CommentWire

Sino-Iranian relations and the growing West-East oil divide

Political pressure from Washington has, to a certain degree, motivated some of the world's largest oil traders to stop supplying gasoline to Iran in recent months. As a result, the crude-rich but gasoline-short country is looking for alternative supply partners such as China, a shift that has the potential to reshape the long-term international oil and gas political scene.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Mar 2010
CommentWire
CommentWire

Should the West fear China's oil appetite?

The recent talks between the Canadian government and the Chinese state-owned oil company PetroChina have brought the issue of China's growing appetite for natural resources back into the limelight. Many commentators express fears about the scale of China's needs, but in reality engagement with the country should be seen as a positive step and an opportunity for all concerned.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Feb 2010
CommentWire
CommentWire

Shell: increased preparations ahead of 2009 hurricane season

After destructive hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in recent years, and with insurance both less available and more expensive, Shell Oil has taken a proactive approach to storm preparation for the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season. However, while a hurricane would severely impact US gasoline and natural gas prices, it would have a surprisingly minor effect on the wider oil economy.

Published By Datamonitor
08 Jun 2009
CommentWire
CommentWire

Shell: crisis exposes exploration & production focus

Shell's assessment of the oil reserve affair prompted the most recent downgrade and the removal of CFO Judy Boynton. This has now been followed by the FSA's own investigation into the scandal. In the medium term, Shell and other oil majors should seek to boost margins in downstream operations to balance exploration & production risk.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Apr 2004
CommentWire
CommentWire

Shale gas: new find could transform UK energy future

The development of unconventional gas has the potential to dramatically boost UK production at a time when North Sea reserves are dwindling, and IGas Energy is looking to exploit this chance by developing a newly discovered large shale resource. However, shale gas production could face hurdles due to incomplete research into its environmental impacts and an often inadequate regulatory framework.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Feb 2010

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