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Japan LNG to gain traction from political inertia
6 November 2024
The crumbling of the country’s postwar political consensus may bolster the country’s LNG demand outlook by stymieing planned nuclear restarts
Oil cannot escape Mideast conflict forever
23 October 2024
Markets have seen no material disruption from the war so far, but as the fighting goes on it is a matter of when, not if
IOCs undeterred by Middle East conflict
21 October 2024
Companies operating offshore assets in the region are unlikely to halt development plans for now, even as hostilities intensify
From the Archives: Time for action from OPEC
17 October 2024
In our final look back into the Petroleum Economist archives, we turn the clock back to September 2016
From the Archives: October revolution
16 October 2024
The Arab oil embargo of 1973 was a turning point for the global oil and gas industry. As part of our 90th anniversary series, we republish how Petroleum Economist covered this critical story
Energy markets face bifurcation point as US election looms
10 October 2024
Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will enter the White House as president in January 2025, and the gulf between their energy and climate policy agendas will have global implications
Letter from the US: Talk is cheap in US presidential election
8 October 2024
History shows us that there is a long way to go from candidate proposals to policy implementation
Chaos the new normal for Libya’s oil sector
7 October 2024
Hopes for a recovery by the North African oil producer remain in tatters
US election means little to Tehran and Caracas
2 October 2024
Geopolitical strife embroiling Iran and political corruption in Venezuela suggest little near-term change to oil production from either of the sanctioned states
From the Archives: Oil in the far east
26 September 2024
As part of our 90th anniversary, we take a look at how Petroleum Economist covered key events in the history of oil and gas. Firstly, our founder Oskar Tokayer reports on Japan's war in the Pacific in January 1942
Lessons from oil’s past
24 September 2024
Today’s policymakers should keep in mind the history of oil and gas as they look to remake the future of energy
Oil & gas in pursuit of the energy transition, part 2: IOCs and climate change
20 September 2024
European oil and gas firms are taking a different approach to the transition when compared with their American cousins. The second part of the fifth chapter of our history of oil and gas examines the ocean separating IOCs
Oil & gas in pursuit of the energy transition, part 1: Net zero and the trilemma
18 September 2024
In the first part of the fifth chapter of our history of oil and gas, we move the story on to the climate crisis and push for net-zero carbon emissions
The fuel subsidies conundrum
18 September 2024
The burden of subsidies on national economies seems to outweigh their political point scoring benefits, but removing them is not an easy task
Letter from London: OPEC+ approaching high noon
12 September 2024
The oil alliance must navigate the good, the bad and the ugly in its showdown with the market at the beginning of December
OPEC and the post-war evolution of the oil industry, part 3: Shale, new demand and OPEC+
10 September 2024
The third part in the second chapter of our history of oil looks at the US shale revolution and ‘declaration of cooperation’ that created OPEC+
OPEC and the post-war evolution of the oil industry, part 2: The emergence of the IEA
9 September 2024
We pick up the story of the history of oil with the response of consumer countries to the 1973 embargo, with the creation of the IEA proving the adage that every action has a reaction
OPEC and the post-war evolution of the oil industry, part 1: The birth of OPEC
9 September 2024
Continuing our 90th anniversary deep dive into the history of oil, the first part of our second chapter covers the post-war world and the beginnings of OPEC
Mexico’s new president faces fiscal crunch
9 September 2024
While greater focus on decarbonisation is likely, economic pressures and huge debt burden could squeeze energy policy ambitions
Iran to hold on to Eastern promise
17 July 2024
New reformist leadership is unlikely to see any quick changes to relations with the West, but Iran has opportunity to boost its energy and foreign policy options
Argentina opens up to international investors
15 July 2024
The controversial trimmed down version of the ‘omnibus bill’ promises to attract more foreign investment to sectors including oil and gas, but critics raise concern it still goes too far
Biden clamps down on Alaskan oil and gas
3 June 2024
Federal government restricts activity in Alaskan petroleum reserve but leaves current arrangements like Willow alone
Political bargains hamstring Australia's Future Gas Strategy
2 June 2024
Backroom political deal-making has undermined the government’s long-term vision for the domestic gas sector
Letter from South America: Sanction threat fails to curb Caracas
31 May 2024
Washington has put oil and gas sanctions back in place while Venezuela prepares for elections. But exemptions remain as the Biden administration looks to domestic gasoline prices ahead of the US’ own elections later this year
Washington belatedly targets Iran’s crude oil supply networks
24 May 2024
Tehran is in a renewed political crisis, but its ability to find buyers for its crude exports hands it a lifeline
Rising political interventions in oil and gas markets
22 May 2024
From deglobalisation to potential shortages, policymakers must be mindful of the law of unintended consequences
Letter from Rotterdam: Oil and gas go AWOL
21 May 2024
With just a small presence from the oil and gas industry, the World Energy Council’s biennial congress gave a stark reminder of Europe’s energy priorities
Letter from the US: OPEC+ and the trillion-dollar mistake?
14 May 2024
The former CEO of Pioneer, Scott Sheffield, has opened a can of worms through his association with OPEC+ and its market management strategy
Mexico’s election could evolve oil nationalism
3 May 2024
Upcoming elections are likely to deliver a win for the party of president Andres Lopez Obrador, but analysts differ over to what degree his successor will stick to his energy policies
Letter from Iraq: Oil sector needs drastic reform
30 April 2024
While its regional neighbours reap the rewards of oil and gas success, Iraq’s hydrocarbons sector is lagging behind
China’s corruption purge targets the energy sector
22 April 2024
Beijing’s renewed targeting of NOC management could threaten investment
The Fed sends flowers to OPEC
4 April 2024
OPEC+ continues to keep oil prices within a 'goldilocks' price range and provide stability in turbulent geopolitical times
Letter from Saudi Arabia: Don’t mistake Saudi energy policy
21 March 2024
The country is not betting against long-term oil demand growth, it is planning for a hydrocarbons-led energy demand boom
Argentinian tax row casts shadow over upstream
20 March 2024
Clash between federal and regional governments escalates as Chubut calls for supply disruption unless demands are met
Letter from London: IE Week highlights east-west splits
14 March 2024
Houthi actions in the Red Sea are compounding the market dislocations stemming from sanctions
India says doors wide open for energy investment
12 March 2024
Hardeep Singh Puri says upstream oil is vital as country goes all out to boost its energy sector across E&P, gas, biofuels and hydrogen amid booming demand
The long march to energy independence: Part 3
4 March 2024
Attempts to end the US ‘addiction to oil’ in the early 2000s had some unintended negative consequences
Russian refining under siege
26 February 2024
Ukraine is striking deeper into Russian territory as it seeks to disrupt its enemy’s oil supplies, but the impact remains limited
Outlook 2024: Toward a realistic US energy and climate strategy
26 January 2024
A realistic, yet forward-looking, energy and climate strategy is possible if US policymakers can eschew ideological divides in favour of a durable political compromise
Brazil seeks greater oil market influence
25 January 2024
Despite environmental criticism, President Lula sees opportunity to build bridges with OPEC+ allies
Outlook 2024: Uncertain outlook for East Med
24 January 2024
The geopolitical risks of the East Med could affect regional energy integration and global markets
Outlook 2024: Freight sector grapples with regulations and geopolitics
24 January 2024
EU ETS extension is the latest change for the sector
Outlook 2024: Welcome to the geopolitical rollercoaster
15 January 2024
Oil and gas are once again being weaponised
Venezuela casts shadow over Guyana’s bright oil future
12 January 2024
But 1m b/d production could be just a few years away if geopolitical risks subside
The long march to energy independence: Part 2
11 January 2024
The US finally achieved energy independence in November 2019, but was the mission a mistake from the start?
The long march to energy independence: Part 1
4 January 2024
The 1970s provide the most important lessons on creating a sustainable and secure energy system
Outlook 2024: Transition must balance sustainability with social cost
15 December 2023
Many African nations rely on oil and gas revenues, but a just transition will need a careful balance
Argentina’s new president promises energy shake-up
14 December 2023
Self-described 'anarcho-capitalist’ vows economic transformation including privatising state energy firm YPF
US sanctions target Myanmar’s NOC
13 December 2023
But the measures also further complicate gas-dependent Thailand’s supply outlook
Israel-Hamas war clouds energy prospects
6 December 2023
The threat of a big disruption to energy trade in the Middle East appears to be receding, but the fog of war is casting doubt on projects in the region
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