Weirauch, Wendy
HP In Brief: HPIn Brief
  Japan's energy diplomacy Japan's energy policy always emphasizes the country's goal to reduce its reliance on Middle East oil. "However, geog..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Massive growth forecast in global LNG expenditures
Natural gas accounts for nearly a quarter of the world's energy use, and major growth in gas consumption is forecast. Gas currently accounts for nearly a quarter of all energy use. The International E..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Review: Crude runs echo regional demand upswings in 2006
The year 2006 presented another 12 months of high and volatile energy prices. But despite elevated costs, world energy consumption growth remained above average, continuing the trend of recent years..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Experience not necessarily desired core competency in chemical mergers
Chemical company consolidations are expected at high levels in the next one to two years, related to the current profit upcycle in the sector. Corporations intending to participate need to learn from ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Chemicals output to increase 4.7% worldwide in 2007
At mid-point 2007, the global economy remains relatively strong and is rebalancing. Much of Western Europe has accelerated, Japan features sustained growth, and China, India and many other emerging ma..
HP Impact: HPImpact: New API refinery guidelines focus on portable buildings
The American Petroleum Institute (API), the national trade association of the US oil and natural gas industry, has issued a new recommended practice that provides guidance for reducing the risk to per..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Boutique product mix strains retailers' profitability
While the upstream oil industry is amassing revenues, the retail business is fiercely competing for profits. Although many consumers think that their local gas stations are pulling in big profits, thi..
HP In Brief: HPIn Brief
  'Realities' of biofuels Ethanol and biodiesel production is rapidly increasing, "but the challenge of producing biofuels at a lower cost than..
HP Impact: HPImpact: Upstream project costs showing signs of peaking, says CERA
The dramatic cost surge in the oil and gas industry continues, but the rate of growth shows some signs of slowing, according to the latest update of an upstream capital costs index (UCCI) from market ..
HP Impact: HPImpact: LNG likely to be in short supply by 2013, says forecast
Demand for liquid natural gas will likely exceed supply in six or seven years, leading to significantly higher prices for Asian and other buyers, according to Frank Harris, head of global LNG at consu..
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