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2014, December, 9, 21:00:00
SHALE GAS DECLINE
The recent confidence in shale gas was likely premature, according to several new reports published in the US. In particular a study from the University of Texas claims the US boom will tail off by 2020 and not keep going to 2040 as previous less thorough analyses have predicted.
2014, December, 9, 20:55:00
SOUTH STREAM FIGHT
Europe is betting on the acceleration of the Southern Gas Corridor, which has been defined a key project along with the Vertical Corridor from Greece to Romania through Bulgaria.
2014, December, 9, 20:50:00
BULGARIA'S SHOCK: €2.5 BLN
The dramatic events that recently took place regarding the termination of South Stream and its replacement by the so-called 'Turk Stream' pipeline has caused shock throughout Bulgaria, which is already rife by public discontent against the current political and economic elite.
2014, December, 6, 16:40:00
OIL PRICES: SAUDI CATS
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, deepened the discount at which it sells crude to Asia and the U.S., underscoring for some market watchers the kingdom’s commitment to defending its market share amid the recent rout in oil prices.
2014, December, 6, 16:35:00
OIL PROJECTS: $150 BLN AXE
Global oil and gas exploration projects worth more than $150 billion are likely to be put on hold next year as plunging oil prices render them uneconomic, data shows, potentially curbing supplies by the end of the decade.
2014, December, 6, 16:30:00
U.S. OIL: NO SANTA CLAUS
Heavily indebted US shale companies are facing financial pressure as a result of the fall in the price of oil but may find their lenders are inclined to “go easy” on them, according to Fitch, the rating agency.
2014, December, 6, 16:25:00
U.S. OIL GROWTH
U.S. crude oil and lease condensate proved reserves rose for the fifth consecutive year in 2013, increasing by 9% from the 2012 level to 36.5 billion barrels
2014, December, 6, 16:20:00
OIL PRICES DOWN
Oil prices slid to the lowest point in more than five years Friday as worries about a global glut of oil continued to weigh on the market.
2014, December, 6, 16:15:00
OIL PRICES: THE NEW WORLD
The recent sharp falls in the oil price require further adjustments to asset values around the world. Oil was in most people’s forecasts and commentaries at about $110 a barrel earlier this year, but is now selling for under $70.
2014, December, 6, 16:10:00
OIL PRICES: NORTH SEA NIGHTMARE
Sir Ian Wood, the Aberdeen-based billionaire and energy industry veteran, has given warning that tumbling oil prices will have a “horrible effect” on North Sea prospects.