Industry Developments

The EIA report into the market effects of exporting natural gas is likely to have a strong influence on the debate over potential LNG exports. It highlights the fact that domestic well-head... 2012-01-20

Two of Australia's biggest independents - Woodside Petroleum and Santos - have announced their Q411 results, both of which reported lower production figures and declines in sales volumes.

Asia's developing economies feature extensive state involvement in the oil and gas industry. This drags down industry risk scores, especially in the downstream segment, helping to ensure... 2012-01-18

BMI View: The signing of a MoU between GAIL Gas and the government of Andhra Pradhesh highlights the opportunities that would arise from the construction of an LNG terminal on India's... 2012-01-16

CNC and PetroChina will benefit the most from China's natural gas price reform pilot project in Guangdong and Guangxi. We expect the reforms to be rolled out nationwide over the coming... 2012-01-16

The Ichthys FID paves the way for Australia's most expensive LNG development to date. The project has been plagued by cost over-runs as a number of competing projects vie for limited... 2012-01-13

BMI View: Our forecast suggest that emerging Europe will continue to be an energy-independent region with a clear divide between net importers in Eastern Europe and net exporters in... 2012-01-13

BMI View: Our forecasts suggest that emerging Europe as a whole will continue to be a net oil and gas exporter, although this aggregate trade balance masks a clear divide between net... 2012-01-13

BMI View: Reports that BG Group has attracted up to seven bids, both from Indian domestic firms and international operators, for the sale of its 65% stake in Gujarat Gas highlights... 2012-01-12

CNC has started drilling its first domestic shale gas well - indicating that Beijing's drive to tap the country's unconventional resource potential is pushing CNC beyond its traditional... 2012-01-12