Americas
Chile looks beyond gas-to-power
Renewables are expected to consolidate their position in Chile’s baseload power generation mix in the coming years, while the role of gas as a peak-load fuel will diminish.
Europe & Russia
UK power sector – a new path for gas?
The prospects for gas-fired power generation are looking brighter in the UK thanks to new government policies and lower prices.
China - a bigger role for gas ahead
Global Gas Analytics interviews Lu Huaibin, president and founder of Chinese energy consultancy firm 3E, on his views on current trends and the future of China’s gas market.
22 October 2013Indonesia – no imports in the short term
The Indonesian government faces the challenge of balancing growing domestic demand and LNG exports. However, imports are not expected to be required before 2020.
22 October 2013India's appetite for LNG wanes as rupee weakens
The relentless decline in the value of the Indian rupee is stifling LNG demand in the country, and will be supportive of coal consumption.
17 September 2013Gas to remain lucrative for Trinidad and Tobago
Gas is crucial for Trinidad and Tobago's economy, providing the feedstock for large LNG and petrochemicals industries. But the expansion of the Panama Canal could be a game changer for the country's LNG exports.
17 September 2013Russian LNG - we have lift off?
The new players on Russia's LNG export scene could be the ones to open up the sector, while the prospect of other proposed projects are becoming increasingly distant.
17 September 2013
Middle East & Africa
Israel's export cap: how will it affect Leviathan?
In an article first published in the August edition of Oxford Energy Forum, Leigh Elston from Natural Gas Daily and Peter Stewart, chief energy analyst of Global Gas Analytics, discuss the impact of Israel's gas export cap on the Leviathan development in the Eastern Mediterranean.
17 September 2013Iran's leadership change may spur policy reforms
Iran has the largest proven gas reserves in the world, yet remains a net importer of the fuel. Will a new president facilitate the reform needed to aid its oil and gas sector?
20 August 2013Malaysia - an improved market outlook
With an improved production outlook and movement in pricing reforms, supply prospects for Malaysia’s domestic market are getting brighter.
20 August 2013Reforms to reinvigorate Mexico's gas sector
Mexico is embarking on reforms expected to boost gas production in the medium-to-long term, which will be essential for the country to satisfy its growing energy needs.
20 August 2013
World
Shale gas may be double-edged sword for refining
In an article first published in the Oxford Energy Forum, Interfax chief energy analyst Peter Stewart argues shale gas may have a negative impact on the refining sector.
20 August 2013
Asia Pacific
Australia LNG set for massive growth
As Australia brings unprecedented LNG liquefaction capacity online over the next several years, the future for the country’s more tentative projects remains uncertain.
23 July 2013Shale gas in Europe: big resources, timing is key
With the potential resources of shale gas in Europe looking larger, could prospects for commercial developments be more positive than ever?
23 July 2013Herbert Smith Freehills on LNG export licences
Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills explains what's involved in getting a licence to export LNG from the United States.
23 July 2013
Americas
Petchem companies oppose US LNG exports
Despite its pro-LNG export policy, the US government will have to finely balance the benefits of LNG exports with those of foreign investment and domestic job creation opportunities offered by the country’s petrochemical sector.
23 July 2013US coal consumption and gas-to-coal switching
The tail end of winter saw coal consumption rise and gas fall in the US, but it is too simple to conclude utilities are switching away from the blue fuel. It will make a comeback this summer when air conditioning demand peaks.
18 June 2013Argentina, Brazil to stay reliant on Bolivian gas
Structural reforms are needed in the Brazilian and Argentine energy sectors to meet rising gas demand. While Brazil will have to reduce its reliance on hydropower, Argentina’s stringent government control is stagnating the sector.
18 June 2013
Europe & Russia
EU oil pricing probe may impact gas market
EU investigators raided the offices of Shell, BP, Statoil and the pricing agency Platts in May. Peter Stewart examines what the furore over oil pricing means for the gas market.
18 June 2013GTL - past challenges and future promise
As GTL finds its feet in Uzbekistan and the United States, Malcolm Wells, director of Malwell Corporate Projects explores the outlook for GTL.
18 June 2013Singapore - a gas hub in the making?
Singapore has entered the LNG market and is poised to take a leading position as Asia’s first potential LNG hub. Although the terminal has just been commissioned, it is already set to expand.
21 May 2013
Europe & Russia
NGVs in Europe - considerable potential
With the right government support, the potential for NGVs in Europe is significant.
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