Companies

Chechnya fought two wars against Russia after the 1991 Soviet collapse.

Gazprom employs around 2.000 people at its overseas trading and export divisions. including some 1.000 staff in London.

Rosneft is active in eastern Siberia while Exxon has been announcing discovery after discovery from its offshore licenses in Guyana.

LNG industry executives are unfazed. despite China’s role in reviving global cargo trade and boosting prices.

Eni'.s strategy supports the development of '.game changer'. technologies that respond to the world'.s growing energy needs.

Malaysia'.s state-owned Petronas plans to upgrade its refinery in Kerteh.

Algeria remains dependent on oil and gas earnings. which provide 60 percent of the state budget.

Parente said there are no discussions with Russian companies at present.

The discovery in Gabon is an encouraging development for Petronas.

The M5 field is expected to yield 780 million cubic-feet of natural gas per day.