The Central Asian/Transcaucasian region has the potential to become a significant producer and exporter of oil and gas. Estimates of its reserve base are on the scale of the North Sea. Over the next decade, as world oil demand continues to grow, the region will gain in importance by helping to...

The world’s largest gas producer and exporter, Russia has an enormous energy saving potential. At least 30 billion cubic meters – a fifth of Russian exports to European OECD countries -- could be saved every year by enhanced technology or energy efficiency. As the era of cheap gas in Russia...

Die kaspische Region hat das Potential, zu einem bedeutenden Förderer und Exporteur von Erdgas und Erdöl zu werden. Die Rohstoffvorkommen werden ähnlich groß geschätzt wie die der Nordsee. Da die Nachfrage nach Erdöl in den nächsten Jahren weltweit zunehmen wird, ist für die kaspische...

The countries of Continental Europe have started the process of reforming their natural gas markets. This book sets the context for, and considers the issues raised by, these reforms. It also analyses the key elements of effective reform, such as third party access to the gas infrastructure....