Opinion on Commodity in Middle East and Africa

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Ghana must learn from other emerging nations as it joins the international oil stage

With oil production from the Jubilee field due to commence in December 2010, Ghana is preparing to become a more important player in the international oil industry. While this will strengthen the role that Africa and other non-OPEC countries play in the industry, Ghana's success will rest on its ability to avoid common mistakes made by other emerging oil producers.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Oct 2010
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Political fragmentation and dealings with Iran may affect the development of Iraq's energy industry

Each day, thousands of barrels of crude oil and refined products cross the border into Iran from Iraq, primarily from the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan. The proceeds from this trade are vital to the post-Saddam reconstruction of Kurdistan, and are equally as important for Iran, where the refining industry is struggling to produce enough fuel to meet the country's rapidly growing demand.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Oct 2010
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Oil giants post impressive but unsustainable Q3 successes

The majority of the world's biggest oil companies have posted impressive Q3 profits off the back of recovering oil and gas prices, increased production and, in some cases, improved refining margins and shrewd restructuring. However, refining is still a big challenge for many in the industry, and it remains to be seen whether profits so heavily dependent on fickle market prices can be sustained.

Published By Datamonitor
02 Nov 2010
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Concerns over the rising price of oil are unjustified

There has been a burst of speculation that oil may reach $100/bbl, following a remark made by Saudi Arabia's oil minister that appeared to suggest a new acceptable oil price range of $70-90/bbl. However, all the minister was doing was suggesting that oil above the normally accepted top end of $80/bbl was not causing damage to the global economy.

Published By Datamonitor
08 Nov 2010
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Commodity prices: buoyed by QE2 and speculative investment inflows

Although the global economy is slowly recovering from the worst downturn since the second world war, policymakers in Western countries are finding it very difficult to stimulate growth and boost aggregate demand. Monetary easing now remains the lone tool after further fiscal stimulus was ruled out at June's G20 summit, where heads of state pledged to halve national budget deficits by 2013.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Nov 2010
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Will the early introduction of a UK carbon floor price really create a level playing field?

The prospect of a potential energy supply gap has revived the carbon floor price debate. While the British government has proposed a minimum price under which carbon cannot fall - which would make fossil fuel generation more costly - it is not yet clear whether the floor price is a real commitment to cleaner technology, a much-needed subsidy for nuclear power, or both.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Nov 2010
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Back to BASICs for India at Cancun

It's COP time again, and the world will resume its yearly chant about the need to address climate change. The baby steps taken in Copenhagen at the COP15 will be the focus of attention as most developed nations push to make these into more binding agreements. There will therefore be a lot of interest in the four BASIC countries - Brazil, South Africa, India, and China - and what they come up with.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Nov 2010
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The dynamic between China and the US need not be the main attraction at COP16

In the coming weeks, the global media will focus on trying to determine whether the US and China might find sufficient common ground at COP16 for some semblance of a deal to emerge. Although this is in no way a futile endeavor (after all, the US and China are the world's two largest polluters and energy users) Datamonitor believes the business community could yield equally interesting results.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Nov 2010
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COP 16: US on weak footing

COP16 is not expected to yield a binding international accord, but there will be negotiations to build a legislative framework. The US will play an important role, yet it is already in a weak position following its failure to pass national climate policy, and it must first reassure the world that it is committed to addressing climate change and is serious about reducing its own carbon emissions.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Nov 2010
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How important is the COP16 climate summit for the smart energy industry?

The COP16 climate change summit in Cancun is unlikely to bring any festive cheer to smart energy technology vendors. However, the expected lack of outcome in terms of a binding international agreement will do little to affect the movements of individual governments in setting energy-efficiency policies that will drive the adoption of smart technology.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Nov 2010

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