Irish Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte’s pledge last week to review the tax system has been welcomed by campaign groups, but industry insiders fear potential investors could be frightened away.
Interviews
Exploration and Production
China strives to streamline CBM frameworkMichael Jones, business development director with London-listed CBM developer Fortune Oil, speaks to Interfax about Chinese CBM and the status of Fortune’s merger with gas distributor China Gas Holdings.
Latest Features & Analysis
China mulls fragmented gas pricing system
China may implement a fragmented natural gas pricing system to suit different market conditions across the country, as it contemplates findings from an ongoing pilot scheme.
DOE issues second LNG export approval
The United States Department of Energy has granted approval for a second project to export LNG to nations without US free trade agreements, but this approval comes with conditions.
Japan’s nuke timetable is ‘overly optimistic’
Further delays in restarting Japan’s shuttered nuclear fleet are threatening to keep utilities hooked on expensive LNG, causing more headaches for Japan’s largest importers.
Gas price arbitrations: beware the outlier
Buyers appear to have been the main beneficiaries of recent gas pricing disputes in Europe, but both buyers and sellers are at risk of an ‘outlier’ ruling that could severely hurt their bottom lines.
China strives to streamline CBM framework
Michael Jones, business development director with London-listed CBM developer Fortune Oil, speaks to Interfax about Chinese CBM and the status of Fortune’s merger with gas distributor China Gas Holdings.
Novatek vague on LNG markets and tariff growth
Novatek is bullish on Yamal LNG after its Q1 2013 results, anticipating a government decision on liberalising LNG exports soon. But exactly what the company expects remains unclear.
In Pictures
With several LNG projects scheduled for completion in the coming years, the market is set for substantial expansion. Interfax takes a quick look at the next wave of LNG plants.
Podcasts
Interfax Energy takes a closer look at the Lebanese licensing round
European editor Tom Hoskyns and Middle East, Africa and East Mediterranean editor Leigh Elston discuss the key issues surrounding Lebanon's first licensing round, which launched on 2nd May.
Latest News
- Karish gas prospect boosts case for Israeli exports – CNHC
- North American Markets: Henry Hub surges on Freeport LNG export approval
- Sinopec to enter Hebei gas market with pipelines project
- China and Tajikistan hold talks over energy cooperation
- YPF to explore Bolivian blocks
- Brazil’s imports show no sign of slowing
- Minor outages arrest spot contracts’ decline
The Wildcat Blog
Insight. Analysis. Wit.
Evert Monday, Wildcat gives you a headstart on the coming week, as well as a round-up of what mattered last week.
EU Policy & Regulation
The latest policy initiatives in Brussels
Shale gas in the US may not be as economic as once thought, meaning its potential in Europe could be limited.
