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What's new this month | July 2010

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Whats New imageRace for Supply - The Future of China's Gas Markets

New multi-client study which examines the rapid development of China's gas sector and evaluates how it is likely to evolve.

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North America Gas:The New Big Picture

North America

The longer term questions for US gas producers such as overseas gas exports and development of heavy cost pressures were discussed in a recent presentation by Jen Snyder, Principal Natural Gas Analyst. Please click below to register for a copy of the slides.

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Colombia licensing round continues search for paydirt

Latin America

Colombia’s Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) announced the final terms of reference on its 2010 licensing round. Winning bids are expected to be announced in June, with contract execution planned for July and August. Click below to register for the 'Insight Article'.

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Beginning of the end for oil indexed long term contracts?

Europe

Oil indexation has traditionally dominated long term gas contracts in Asia & Europe but its relevance has been brought into question by the prevailing global gas over-supply. Click below to register for our briefing report, Erosion of Oil Indexation, to learn more.

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An unconventional future for LNG supply?

Africa

Multiple LNG supply projects which are unconventional in terms of either gas feedstock and/or plant location have now been proposed. Click below to watch Frank Harris, Head of Global LNG Consulting, give a presentation first delivered at LNG 16 in Algeria, April 2010.

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Russian gas - through the crisis and beyond

Former Soviet Union

Russian gas production has been severely hit by the destruction of European and domestic gas demand. However, it is expected to recover to 2008 levels by 2013, with Gazprom’s recovery to pre-crisis levels forecast in 2014. Click below to register for the full Insight.

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The Arabian Irony-Increasing Imports to Maximise Export

Middle East

The gas constraint in the Arabian Peninsular is forcing increased oil consumption to 2030. This has significant implications for regional oil exports. Click below to explore fuel switching and import options to meet rising domestic energy demand whilst maximising oil exports

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Race for Supply - The Future of China's Gas Markets

Asia Pacific

How much gas can China consume? What is China's shale gas potential? What will be the delivered cost to consumers? How will demand respond to these pricing signals? What will this mean for market participants for China and the global gas market? Click below to learn more.

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Unconventional Gas: local supply with global implications

Global

Sharp growth in unconventional gas production in North America turned the gas market on its head. Many commentators, expecting growth to be repeated elsewhere, are forecasting the perpetuation of a global gas surplus. Click below to learn about the issues that surround this.

Highlights


Examining relative performance for the Majors

 Our corporate analysis team examines relative performance for the Majors on production, costs, reserves and value. | July 2010


Maintaining the pursuit of upstream value

 Our Insight looks at the pursuit of value growth, comparing NOCs' international portfolios with those of the super majors | July 2010


Investing in SE Asian Downstream Oil Markets

 New multi-client study - analysis of development in South East Asia's growth downstream oil markets. | June 2010


Impact of Recent Incidents in the Gulf of Mexico

 On May 27th 2010,the Obama Administration announced an extended 6 Month Drilling Moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico. | June 2010