OPEC
ALGERIA: Energy sector set for sweeping reforms
The new Hydrocarbons Law will shortly be approved by the Council of the Nation (upper house)...
AlgeriaINTERNATIONAL: Geopolitics behind high price for oil
The relationship between supply and demand in the oil market is currently 'comfortable'. ...
InternationalECUADOR: Oil sector needs restructuring
The government is planning to restructure its state-run oil company, as Venezuela continues to...
EcuadorINTERNATIONAL: Iraq oil output stuck despite polls
Although violence accompanied last week's elections in Iraq, there was no major disruption to oil...
InternationalVENEZUELA/RUSSIA: Limits on cooperation remain
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visited Russia on November 25-26. The visit was Chavez's...
VenezuelaPROSPECTS 2005: Oil could drift toward 30 dollars
The oil price remains an important determinant of global economic growth.
INTERNATIONAL: Oil drop reflects speculative interest
Oil futures last week fell about 10 dollars per barrel from all-time highs in October. Bullish...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: 'Sour OPEC' cannot satisfy sweet market
The International Petroleum Exchange's front-month Brent contract traded over 50 dollars per...
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