Information on "Oil Reserves"
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Outlook for Oil and Gas in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Countries
Author: Manfred Hafner, Simone Tagliapietra, El Habib El Elandaloussi
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
The aim of this report is to elaborate the MEDPRO Energy Reference Scenario for supply and demand of oil and gas supply until 2030 for southern and eastern Mediterranean countries. More on «Outlook for Oil and Gas in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Countries»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Lessons Learned From the 2011 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release
Author: Blake Clayton
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This working paper analyzes the 2011 International Energy Agency (IEA)–coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves to shed light on the political underpinnings and market consequences of tapping these national oil stockpiles. More on «Lessons Learned From the 2011 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Managing Expectations and Tensions in Ghana's Oil-Rich Western Region
Author: Joana Ama Osei-Tutu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
The discovery of oil and gas along the coastline of Ghana’s Western Region in June 2007 was viewed as a means for the state to generate revenues that could be used to address the country’s development needs. More on «Managing Expectations and Tensions in Ghana's Oil-Rich Western Region»
July 2012
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11 Jul 2012
Black Gold in the Congo: Threat to Stability or Development Opportunity?
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report discusses how the renewal of oil interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo represents a threat to stability in the still vulnerable post-conflict country. More on «Black Gold in the Congo: Threat to Stability or Development Opportunity?»
May 2012
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21 May 2012
China's Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Author: Mandip Singh
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
According to China's stated policy on strategic petroleum capacity (SPR), the country plans to maintain an SPR of 500 million barrels of oil, equivalent to 100 days of consumption at normal rates. More on «China's Strategic Petroleum Reserves» -
20 May 2012
Mexico’s 2012 Elections
Author: Clare Ribando Seelke
Publisher: US Government
Against the background of a US-Mexico relationship which is becoming increasingly close and complex, this paper discusses the policy implications of the results of the 2012 Mexican presidential and legislative elections. More on «Mexico’s 2012 Elections» -
15 May 2012
Canadian Oil Sands: Life-Cycle Assessments of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Author: Richard K Lattanzio
Publisher: US Government
This paper investigates the impacts of the increased petroleum production from Canadian oil sands, highlighting the main concerns over the potential environmental impacts. More on «Canadian Oil Sands: Life-Cycle Assessments of Greenhouse Gas Emissions»
April 2012
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17 Apr 2012
Ecuador’s Energy Policy Mix
Author: Gonzalo Escribano
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This paper discusses Ecuador's energy policy, which faces a complex variety of political and economic objectives that are difficult to reconcile in a consistent manner. More on «Ecuador’s Energy Policy Mix» -
5 Apr 2012
Uganda: No Resolution to Growing Tensions
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report provides the context for growing tensions and analyzes the unresolved issues of national integration that plagued Ugandan governments long before independence. More on «Uganda: No Resolution to Growing Tensions» -
4 Apr 2012
China's New Courtship in South Sudan
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report first reviews the evolution of Chinese policy on South Sudan and the recent expansion of relations between the two. More on «China's New Courtship in South Sudan»
