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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
March 29, 2010
As Argentina's oil battle with the United Kingdom rages on, the only other obstacle the South American country can throw at oil companies planning to drill near the Falkland Islands is to interdict U.K. ships or equipment.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
March 24, 2010
A maritime boundary dispute between Ghana and C^ote d'Ivoire that erupted this month casts doubt on future international oil claims near the contested area.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
March 16, 2010
Nigeria's controversial oil industry bill is expected to eventually pass but the government may find it tough to later shift gears as international oil firms targeted under the legislation scale back their investments.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
March 4, 2010
The Yemen government's push into the gas market seemed like an economic saving grace, but analysts warn more thought should be given to carving out the country's post-petroleum era.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
February 24, 2010
While the Iraqi government has made overtures to its Kurdish counterpart in the north to end an oil standoff, much remains in doubt without an actual law keeping the industry in check.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
February 18, 2010
The Libyan government has been sounding off about boosting its oil and gas market, but it's questionable whether international companies will ignore the government's missteps in the industry.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
February 10, 2010
U.S. lawmakers are toughening their stance on Iran 's energy industry with new economic penalties, but experts doubt the Islamic regime will pay much attention.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
December 14, 2009
China's completion of an historic natural gas pipeline with Kazakhstan bypassing Russia this week tightens the Asian behemoth's grip on energy resources needed to fuel a burgeoning economy.
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By Fawzia Sheikh, Oilprice.com |
December 9, 2009
As multinational military forces have left Iraq , international petroleum companies have eagerly descended -- seduced by the long-term potential of vast oil reserves off-limits to foreigners for decades.