August 2014 highlights

• Algeria is unlikely to see a substantial increase in gas exports despite a $100 billion investment plan for its oil and gas sector, constraining its ability to supply LNG./li>
• Turkey is moving towards gas-supply security during peak-demand periods by boosting investment in gas storage facilities. But supply risks persist in short term./li>
• Oman is struggling to attract investment in its oil and gas sector as it re-tenders five blocks from its lacklustre previous two bid rounds, which will adversely impact LNG exports.