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07 Jun 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

Iraq Announces New Tender Round
The third auction round for Iraqi fields puts natural gas in the spotlight. It also renews concerns over domestic electricity generation and the prospects of providing volume for Nabucco. Page 1

Kazakhstan Increases Pressure on KPO Consortium
Kazakh authorities have initiated legal actions against the Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) consortium, following unsuccessful negotiations to obtain a shareholding. Page 12

LNG Project Emerges as New Competitor to Nabucco
A new project has emerged – gas transport via a terminal in Georgia for delivery to Romania in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG). Georgia says it is not an alternative route to Nabucco. Yet both would rely on the same gas sources. Page 16

ConocoPhillips and Mubadala Join Forces on the Turkmen Shelf
ConocoPhillips (US) has announced plans to unite with Abu Dhabi state investment fund Mubadala Development Co. to participate in Turkmen shelf tenders. Page 23

Breaking Developments
Iranian Sanctions Move Forward Despite Nuclear Accord ... Chinese Extend Position in Iraq with Missan Field Contract Award ... Turkmenistan to Build East-West Pipeline Independently, Page 3

Government & Economy News, Page 10
Companies & Projects News, Page 21
Transport & Infrastructure News, Page 28
Statistics, Page 30

Download PDF of April 2010 Issue of Caspian Investor
07 May 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

Iraqi Field Plans Develop…Along with the Problems

While progress is emerging at Iraqi fields, planning is not without its shortfalls. The Oil Ministry has coordination difficulties and, in the absence of a formal new government, the ad hoc nature of the decision making is beginning to frustrate international majors. Page 1

Kazakhstan and Romania Considering New Oil Transport Route

Kazakhstan and Romania are considering the implementation of a large transport project – a new energy bridge between Europe and Asia. Page 12

New Trends in Settling Caspian Legal Status

Baku was the scene in March for the 23rd regular meeting of the working group on the legal status of the Caspian. According to representatives from the five Caspian Sea littoral countries, they have now solved about 70 percent of the issues concerning that status. However, the most important questions are not yet resolved. Page 16

Caspian Drilling Developments

Caspian Energy Group and PetroResource have concluded a contract to build a shallow-draft jackup for oil production on the Lagansky block. Page 25

Breaking Developments

Tehran Finds Options Limited as Sanctions Bite … EU Prioritizes on Nabucco Supply. Page 2

Government & Economy News Page 11

Companies & Projects News Page 23

Transport & Infrastructure News Page 30

Statistics Page 31

Download PDF of March Caspian Investor
05 Apr 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

Iranian Insider: Gasoline Sanctions Taking Hold
With more major oil traders deciding to forego gasoline sales to Iran, the latest US sanctions are already having an impact before their final version is even enacted. Tehran is finding its options limited as the domestic economic climate once again worsens.
Page 1

The Decline of the Kazakh PSA
The Kazakh Ministry of Finance will prepare a proposal to transfer production sharing agreements (PSAs) to the current tax regime. Minister of Energy Sauat Mynbayev declared that the changes could affect Kashagan, Karachaganak and Tengiz.
Page 10

BP Increases Share in ACG
BP has acquired Devon Energy’s holding in the Azeri-Chyrag-Guneshli (ACG) project, the largest in Azerbaijan. On March 9, the Azerbaijani government authorized the beginning of the Chyrag Oil Project.
Page 16

ENI Suggests Uniting South Stream and Nabucco
ENI CEO Paolo Scaroni supports merging the South Stream and Nabucco gas pipeline. The connection is technically possible, but neither Gazprom nor the Kremlin will agree to it.
Page 24

Breaking Developments
Page 2

Government & Economy News
Page 14

Companies & Projects News
Page 21

Transport & Infrastructure News
Page 29

Statistics
Page 31

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15 Mar 2010

Commentary: Problems Developing in Iraqi Field Plans
As Baghdad prepares to ramp up crude oil production in the aftermath of auction tenders held last December, problems in ongoing negotiations in the south are threatening to undermine the expansion of a consolidated domestic energy plan.
Page 1

Turkmenistan Calls Major Offshore Tender
Many foreign investors have received invitations to participate in the international tender for 32 license blocks in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian shelf. At stake are estimated reserves totaling 11 billion tons of oil and 5.5 trillion cubic meters of natural gas.
Page 11

Uzbekistan Expands Resource Base
Recent deposit audit results and major project activities by Uzbekneftegaz, PetroVietnam and LUKOIL point to an accelerating production curve.
Page 18

Independent Producers Compete with State Companies
Production from “independent” companies and their contribution to general oil and gas extraction has not simply grown in Caspian region countries. These companies have taken dominant positions.
Page 24

Breaking Developments
Petronas in Risky Gasoline Transit to Iran … New Azerbaijan-Iran Natural Gas Pipeline … Dana Gas Continues Profitable Activities, Kurdistan a Main Reason Why
Page 2

Government & Economy News
Page 16

Companies & Projects News
Page 22

Transport & Infrastructure News
Page 29

Statistics
Page 30

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