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Argentina faces the dilemma of unconventional oil and gas

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 23 May 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

Vast reserves of natural gas and oil trapped underground, whose exploitation would signify major environmental impacts, will be the greatest challenge facing YPF, the Argentine oil company that recently returned to state control.

Qatar buys “major” stake in oil giant Shell

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 15 May 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

Gas-rich Qatar is ploughing more of its commodity wealth back into the sector with the purchase of a major stake in Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L), while also reportedly eyeing a chunk of Italian oil major ENI (ENI.MI).

Libya’s vast oil potential is still in the grip of flux

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 11 May 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

Restoration of production to pre-war levels just four months after Col Muammar Gaddafi was killed in the desert has been hailed by the Western backers of the new government.

Tension with Iran adding $20-30 to oil prices: Obama

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 26 March 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Energia, English

Tension with Iran and “uncertainty” in the region is adding a $20 or $30 premium to oil prices, pushing up gas prices for vehicle owners in the United States, President Barack Obama said.

Nigeria to Invest $100 Billion in Oil and Gas Exploration

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 24 February 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, said it plans to spend $100 billion with its joint- venture partners including Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. in the next five years to explore for crude and gas onshore and in deepwater fields as it seeks to boost output and increase reserves.