OPEC

  • Mar 29, 2005
  • 7 min read

ALGERIA: Energy sector set for sweeping reforms

The new Hydrocarbons Law will shortly be approved by the Council of the Nation (upper house)...

Algeria
  • Mar 23, 2005
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Geopolitics behind high price for oil

The relationship between supply and demand in the oil market is currently 'comfortable'. ...

International
  • Feb 14, 2005
  • 5 min read

ECUADOR: Oil sector needs restructuring

The government is planning to restructure its state-run oil company, as Venezuela continues to...

Ecuador
  • Feb 7, 2005
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Iraq oil output stuck despite polls

Although violence accompanied last week's elections in Iraq, there was no major disruption to oil...

International
  • Dec 3, 2004
  • 6 min read

VENEZUELA/RUSSIA: Limits on cooperation remain

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visited Russia on November 25-26. The visit was Chavez's...

Venezuela
  • Dec 2, 2004
  • 6 min read

PROSPECTS 2005: Oil could drift toward 30 dollars

The oil price remains an important determinant of global economic growth.

  • Nov 24, 2004
  • 5 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Oil drop reflects speculative interest

Oil futures last week fell about 10 dollars per barrel from all-time highs in October. Bullish...

International
  • Oct 12, 2004
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: 'Sour OPEC' cannot satisfy sweet market

The International Petroleum Exchange's front-month Brent contract traded over 50 dollars per...

International