
South America's LNG market developments
Many experts predict that South America will become a net exporter of LNG in the future, however many challenges remain to the industry's development.
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Many experts predict that South America will become a net exporter of LNG in the future, however many challenges remain to the industry's development.

Following the resignation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, her successor Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has announced that the North Slope pipeline will be his top priority. Parnell is expected to pursue many of Palin’s basic policy initiatives, including an Alaska natural gas pipeline.

Petrobras has announced a new light oil find in the Campos Basin. This article looks at the new oil find; Petrobras’ International Business Plan; relations between Brazil and China; foreign participation in the Brazilian market and prospects for the Brazilian pipeline sector over the next few years.

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Siemens' Pipeline Demo Center simulates technologies on a model pipeline system.

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OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy, is focusing on attracting skills and talent to the oil and gas industry, through its ‘Energise Your Future’ event, which took place at this year’s Offshore Europe in Aberdeen.