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Drilling & production - 08 February 2011

Uncertain future for Sudan oil revenues

From 9 July 2011, a new African state will emerge from Sudan, as the North and South are reconciled via a January referendum declaring the independence of the southern part of the country.

 

Israel 'prepared' for gas disruption

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared for possible disruptions in its natural gas supplies from Egypt, following the recent unrest in the country that supplies a quarter of its energy needs.

 

Row between Eskom and miners brews

The South African Chamber of Mines has hit back after Eskom, the country’s state-owned utility, criticised coal quality and supplies, accusing the miners of chasing higher profits by favouring exports.