Natural Gas News - Gazprom looks on the bright side after an unhappy June
Gazprom had a tough month in June. Putin announced that LNG exports will be gradually liberalised, while arbitration involving RWE forced more retroactive payments. But are these just temporary setbacks or evidence of a longer-term malaise?
Natural Gas News - Rosneft’s Itera consolidation threatens Novatek
Rosneft’s consolidation of Itera affirms its strategy of becoming a leading gas player. The company has said it wishes to become Russia’s second-largest gas producer, implying it means to overtake Novatek.
Natural Gas News - PetroChina soldiers on despite debt burden
A rising debt load, narrowing profit margins and a major capital expenditure programme have pushed free cash flow at China’s largest oil and natural gas producer into negative territory.