National oil companies could loose $400 billion as energy shift accelerates
February 23, 2021
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National oil companies could loose $400 billion as energy shift accelerates

State-owned oil companies could waste around $400 billion on investments in the next decade on new oil projects that will struggle to turn a profit as the world…

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THE EMGF: Navigating Choppy Waters
October 24, 2020
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THE EMGF: Navigating Choppy Waters

With the Eastern Mediterranean home to over 70 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas discovered since 2009, its commercial potential is undeniable. As large swathes of these reserves…

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Natural Gas: The Doorway to Green Energy
October 22, 2020
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Natural Gas: The Doorway to Green Energy

Recently, several oil companies have announced their plans to turn their oil business green in the upcoming years. The transition, for the oil and gas industry, from the…

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Eastern Mediterranean Venue for Prosperity, Not for Dangerous Games
October 20, 2020
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Eastern Mediterranean Venue for Prosperity, Not for Dangerous Games

The hydrocarbon resources of the Eastern Mediterranean region have greatly increased in importance in recent years. The new natural gas discoveries can have a significant impact on the…

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IMPACTS OF LEBANON’S ROUTE TO OIL AND GAS
April 11, 2018
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IMPACTS OF LEBANON’S ROUTE TO OIL AND GAS

Lebanon’s first oil and gas offshore licensing round in the Mediterranean is raising concerns among experts over whether it will be compatible or competitive with the similar oil…

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Importing Israeli Natural Gas Makes Sense for Egypt
March 21, 2018
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Importing Israeli Natural Gas Makes Sense for Egypt

The discovery of Egypt’s giant Zohr gas field in August 2015 was heralded as the solution to the country’s energy problems. So why did Egypt cut a deal…

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Gas for peace or war in eastern Mediterranean?
March 17, 2018
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Gas for peace or war in eastern Mediterranean?

Without reaching a compromise or agreement through regional cooperation by putting aside political disputes, extracting gas in the region will be either too costly, unprofitable, or impossible Maritime…

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مصر مركز رئيسيّ لتصدير غاز دول شرق المتوسط
January 31, 2018
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مصر مركز رئيسيّ لتصدير غاز دول شرق المتوسط

بدأ حقل «ظهر» في كانون الاول 2017 بضخّ الغاز إلى السّوق المصري بعد فترة تطوير قياسيّة لم تتجاوز ثلاث سنوات حقّقتها شركة «إيني» الإيطاليّة بكلفة عشرة مليارات دولار.…

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توضيحات لتيسير الحوار في قطاع البترول: فلنتأكّد من وجود النفط أولاً
January 13, 2018
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توضيحات لتيسير الحوار في قطاع البترول: فلنتأكّد من وجود النفط أولاً

تلزيم لبنان الرقعتين 4 و9 خطوة مهمة وبداية حسنة يؤمّل أن تؤدي الى اثبات وجود الغاز والنفط من جهة، والى استمرار حسن إدارة العمليات البترولية لخلق عوائد يحتاجها…

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Israel’s Gas Disappointment
January 2, 2018
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Israel’s Gas Disappointment

The country’s continuing political and commercial challenges, including limited export possibilities, are hampering development of its Eastern Mediterranean natural gas. The development of Israel’s offshore natural gas resources,…

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