Oil and Gas Industry

Africa Emerges as Focal Point in Global Oil and Gas Exploration

Global oil and gas exploration is increasingly concentrated in “core” areas like Guyana and Namibia, where recent discoveries have been made.
While this concentration brings economic benefits, it also raises concerns about unexplored potential in other regions and the environmental impact of deepwater drilling.
Namibia, with its recent discoveries and influx of major oil companies, is poised to become a significant player in the global oil and gas market, but must navigate the challenges of the “resource curse.”

Canada’s Oil Industry Enjoys Boom Year, But There’s a Catch

Plans to cap emissions on hydrocarbon production are angering energy producers and face resistance in Canada’s major oil province Alberta.
At the end of last year, Canada’s federal government introduced a draft framework to cap pollution from the oil and gas sector to reduce emissions.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has criticized the plan for being too ambitious and emphasized that the industry is already working hard to reduce emissions.

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Strategy is a Double-Edged Sword for OPEC Stability

Despite the fiscal challenges, Saudi Arabia appears steadfast in its commitment to Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s role as a stabilizer within OPEC comes at a cost and Saudi Arabia may have to commit to longer and deeper output cuts.
Saudi Arabia’s balancing act between maintaining OPEC stability, sustaining oil revenues, and investing in non-oil sectors is a complex endeavor.