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Alkane Energy: expansion offers wholesale competition prospects

Renewable power specialist Alkane Energy is to expand its capacity from 20MW to 50MW in the UK. Third party generation is critical to competition in the wholesale and retail markets, encouraging the expansion of suppliers which may not necessarily be able to invest in upstream assets.

Published By Datamonitor
01 Apr 2009
Expert View
Expert View

Brown looks to stay green, even when in the red

This week the UK Chancellor Alistair Darling, flanked by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, presented the Budget, allocating a headline figure of GBP1.4 billion to green energy projects. Although only about GBP90 million has been apportioned from public spending (the rest will come from a 'mechanism'), this is still an impressive figure to generate given the dreadful state of the UK's public finances.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Apr 2009
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China signs multiple energy supply contracts to boost security of supply

China National Petroleum Corporation has signed deals with Russian state-owned companies Rosneft and Transneft for crude oil supplies, while China National Offshore Oil Corporation has formed an LNG supply agreement with BG Group. China's recent energy supply deals show the importance it places on maintaining security of supply and other developing economies would be wise to follow this example.

Published By Datamonitor
20 May 2009
CommentWire
CommentWire

Shell: stiff resistance to oil sands exploration

Royal Dutch Shell is facing renewed opposition to its investments in Canada's oil sands from environmental groups, which believe that such exploration work can severely increase the carbon intensity of energy production. However, the adoption of alternate fuel sources is inevitable in the long-term and technological advances have the potential to address many of the environmental concerns.

Published By Datamonitor
01 Jun 2009
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CommentWire

Upstream oil: increasing margins likely to boost profitability

Oil company profits suffered considerably in Q4 2008 and Q1 2009 due to the global economic downturn and the associated drop in oil prices from record highs. However, the reduction in upstream costs proved to be a silver lining, and this, combined with the recent recovery in oil prices, is expected to drive healthy profit results this quarter.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Jun 2009
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Oil price surge: opportunities and threats for Asia Pacific

With the global economy showing signs of recovering from recession, oil prices have risen amid a speculated growth in demand. Although this will lead to commercial opportunities for Asia Pacific countries, further price rises could leave the region facing further economic difficulties. As a result, Asia Pacific must act now to ensure future energy security.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Jun 2009
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CommentWire

International Energy Agency underscores oil production concerns

The usually sober views of the International Energy Agency became more precautionary in November last year, reporting an increasing rate of decline in production from existing oil fields and a peak in conventional oil production before 2030. In a recent interview, IEA chief economist Dr Fatih Birol amplified the warning, voicing his concern of a looming supply crunch within the next five years.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Aug 2009
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Indian rig industry set to benefit from increased E&P activity

Exploration and production activity in India has increased significantly in the last decade, with foreign players entering the market prompted by the government's New Exploration and Licensing Policy regime. While this has provided opportunities for exploration and production players and the rig industry alike, domestic rig firms must update business models to compete with international rivals.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Aug 2009
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Latest Indian gas price dispute leads to government intervention

Although the Indian exploration and production industry holds great potential for all stakeholders, the lack of transparent or consistent regulatory guidelines has left investors skeptical. The government has been forced to intervene in the latest conflict caused by these market limitations, which could have far reaching consequences for the activities of domestic and international E&P players.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Aug 2009
CommentWire
CommentWire

Libya: the new oil frontier

The media spotlight has fallen on Libya and the activities of international oil companies there after the release on compassionate grounds of al-Magrahi, the man held in connection with the bombing of Pan Am flight 103. However, despite the controversy caused by his release, it should be remembered that the companies have been active in Libya since US-led sanctions ended in 2004, and before.

Published By Datamonitor
28 Aug 2009

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