European matters

IFandP takes a look at the moves being made by European utilities in response to pressure to unbundle their distribution networks from the European Commission.

Taking the long view

The dual spectres of climate change and energy security present many challenges to global energy policy makers.
In this interview, IFandP discusses the long-term picture with Dr Fatih Birol, chief economist at the International Energy Agency.

Joining forces for greater power

The Persian Gulf has witnessed a boom in prosperity thanks to its oil wealth. Now it is looking to manage the associated surge in electricity demand, though an ambitious project that will connect the electricity grids of the region and in doing so, reduce the need for new generating capacity.

Kazakh confidence

Situated on the Caspian seashore, Kazakhstan holds vast energy resources with oil and uranium as major trump cards in the global energy game.

Winds of change

Oil has long been the mainstay of Norway’s energy market and has provided the country with considerable wealth. However, its oil reserves have passed their peak and today Norway prepares for a different future.

Since the Ecofisk discovery of oil in the Norwegian maritime territory in 1969 and the subsequent production start two years later, the …

Straight to the point

Carbon markets increased in value by 80 per cent in 2007. IFandP discusses their future prospects with PointCarbon’s senior analyst, Dr Bermudez.

Miles of steel: US natural gas pipelines

US Natural Gas production is booming. IFandP investigates how distributors are bringing new reserves to market and are investing in infrastructure.

Hedging your bets

Despite its rustic monicker, hedging is a serious business. We takes a close look at the benefits and how the financial crisis factors into the equation.

Sink or swim for Italian energy

Italy’s dependency on imports makes it vulnerable to geopolitics and the rising price of energy commodities. This report takes a look at the situation and examines possible solutions.

Fuel: Past, present and future

The 19th World Petroleum Congress served as the venue for the presentation of both BP’s
Statistical Review of World Energy 2008 and the International Energy Agency’s five year oil forecast. Here we discuss the highlights from both these information-rich reports.