The east Mediterranean: evolving legislation for a new energy hub *

Cyprus, European Union, Israel - August 1 2012
Historically the Levant Basin, a deep marine basin in the east Mediterranean between Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon and the Palestinian Territories, has not been considered a promising region for hydrocarbons.

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An overview of political risk mitigation for energy projects in emerging markets *

USA - June 1 2012
Emerging markets are influencing the energy landscape in terms of both supply and demand.

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Shale gas in Europe: today and the future *

European Union, USA - April 1 2012
There is a growing interest in the potential of shale gas development in Europe, and an increasing recognition that shale gas can play an important role in reducing Europe’s growing dependence on gas imports.

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Decommissioning liability in the UK and relief under the Finance Bill *

United Kingdom - February 1 2012
Decommissioning liability is currently a key consideration for oil and gas companies operating in the UK North Sea where production has been in decline for a number of years, and many of the approximately 470 offshore installations are approaching the end of their working lives.

Co-authors: Kevin G Conway.

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Focus on shale gas in the UK: current developments and regulatory considerations *

United Kingdom - December 1 2011
In this article we explain the current status of shale gas activities in the UK, and comment on the regulatory framework within which shale gas activities may be undertaken.

Co-authors: Susanna Marshall , Khaled Dahlawi.

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