Russia
Industry
BMI View: The current cold snap led Russia to cut gas export volumes to Europe over the weekend February 4/5 2012. Although Gazprom has since announced export levels have returned to...
2012-02-06Industry
BMI View: Rosneft's acquisition of new acreage in the Russian sector of the Barents Sea is a strategic addition to the company's portfolio. However, the area's large hydrocarbon potential...
2012-01-23Industry
Ankara's decision to approve the South Stream pipeline and sign a MoU for TANAP significantly advances the viabilty of both projects. The announcement could also signal the demise of...
2011-12-29Industry
BMI View: The creation of a new US$840mn JV between Repsol and Alliance Oil is in line with both companies' strategic needs. It will expand Repsol's international profile by giving...
2011-12-21Industry
The FID for the Termokarstovoye field is another key step towards the commercialisation of the vast resources held in Russia's Yamal Peninsular. Developing these reserves will be fundamental...
2011-12-19Industry
BMI View: TNK-BP's board has approved a US$6bn Arctic investment programme, indicating that the company is pursuing a dual strategy: it is continuing with domestic expansion, while...
2011-12-13Industry
BMI View: Total's US$800mn acquisition of another 2% stake in Novatek proves that the French major is aggressively increasing its exposure to Russia's upstream gas segment - and to...
2011-12-12Industry
BMI View: The adjournment of Russia's lower house - the Duma - until after legislative elections on December 4, implies that no decisions are to be made with regard to tax breaks for...
2011-12-01
