Eastern Australia is experiencing a severe power crisis, which is largely the result of poor government planning, and serves as a reminder to other nations of the dire consequences that stem from failing to develop a pragmatic energy policy.
Resilient demand, price recovery and 'green' liquefied natural gas (LNG) all being driven by Asian buyers, reckons Wood Mackenzie Asia Pacific Vice Chair Gavin Thompson.
Cashed-up Asian NOCs are actively screening international assets and companies for once-in-a lifetime acquisition opportunities amidst the global downturn.