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The Seven Ages of Oil Part 4 – The Middle East Shrugs its Shackles
This blog is part four of a series that explores the intricate history of oil.
1973-1994: The Middle East Shrugs its Shackles
It is important to understand that the oil industry is largely a Western invention and is very much American led. When America began making overtures to King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia in the post-depression ...
The Seven Ages of Oil Part 3 – Texas Oil Boom in the Gusher Age
This blog is part three of a series that explores the intricate history of oil.
1921-1973 - War, Depression, and the Long Boom
Prior to the unraveling of the European and American Pax imposed on the Middle East, the Texas cowboys would have their day. It is not unfair to say that the oil industry matured in Texas. ...
As the World Waits for US LNG, Russia’s Gazprom Plays It Cool
This article was originally published in Platts LNG Daily.
Before the end of the decade, low-priced American liquefied natural gas is expected to surge onto the global market and, potentially, cause a dramatic shift in worldwide gas market fundamentals.
But the possible ramifications of US LNG exports have been met with shoulder shrugs and slight eye ...
The Emergence of Global Gas Markets: North America
Gas markets around the world have undergone some major shifts in the past decade. Production and storage levels have risen to historic levels in North America, where speculation over liquefied natural gas has reached fever pitch. Add environmental and political concerns to the mix, and you have a recipe for a lot of misinformation across ...