Petroleum Review February 2017

This month’s issue of Petroleum Review begins with a look at how the international oil and gas sector is looking to transition to a low carbon future. We assess how central banks are positioning themselves to regulate the process, and highlight a call for fossil fuel companies to disclose potential greenhouse gas emissions from their reserves as investors look to more accurately determine possible downside risks.

We also review some of the strategies, innovations and technologies being adopted by key players in the drive to decarbonise.

Ahead of his keynote presentation at IP Week on 21–23 February 2017, OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo provides his view of the role of OPEC and fossil fuels in the future energy mix.

We also look at the impact of shifting oil prices on the markets, and outline some of the reasons producers can begin to be

hopeful of better times ahead. That said, decommissioning is seen to remain a ‘vexing’ issue despite a partial recovery in the oil price.

Meanwhile, make sure to visit our website to view two online features looking at the  role of gas in decarbonising Europe’s energy markets, and how sources of financing will help electricity network companies evolve to embrace new and disruptive technologies.