DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f4kx3n/africa_special) has announced the addition of the "Africa Special Report - Oil & Gas" report to their offering.
Africa represents the final frontier for exploration. Operating on the continent can be risky and challenging, but expectations of a substantial payoff mean that exploration and production companies are increasingly willing to take the chance.
This Special Report considers the changes that have occurred and analyses the key issues such as:
- East Africa has witnessed a rush by explorers to secure acreage, and this trend is spreading across the continent.
- Securing financing for African work has not always been easy, though, with banks being increasingly cautious amid the global economic downturn.
- A focus on the continent's gas potential has led to growing interest in South Africa's shale gas reserves, but development of the resource is moving slowly.
Countries aiming to establish themselves as major LNG exporters have much to learn from the experience of others, and need to ensure they have robust regulatory frameworks in place.
Supplying gas to domestic markets requires a different strategy from exporting LNG, but this sector also presents opportunities to companies.
Key Topics Covered:
INTRODUCTION:
The new scramble for Africa
INVESTMENT:
- Risk vs reward in Africa
- Uncertainties pervade hydrocarbons financing in Africa
PERFORMANCE:
South Africa's shale challenge
POLICY:
Lessons for Africa's would-be LNG exporters
PROJECTS & COMPANIES:
- East Africa and the rise of small explorers
- Seven faces Nigeria gas challenge
- Seeking balance with African assets
- Executive Summary (Optional)
The new scramble for Africa:
Companies are increasingly willing to shoulder the risks associated with exploring frontier regions of Africa as new discoveries make the continent more attractive
- Smaller explorers tend to shoulder most of the risk in frontier regions, with majors moving in at a later stage
- A number of major gas finds have been made recently but hopes are high for new oil developments
- Explorers are increasingly moving into areas previously considered unprospective
- Partnering with local firms and investing in local content goals could be a way of improving relations
Companies Mentioned
- Africa Oil
- Anadarko Petroleum
- Apache
- BP
- BPC
- CNOOC
- Cobalt International Energy
- Devon Energy
- Eni
- Ernst & Young
- Europa Oil & Gas
- Exoro Energy
- Fastnet Oil and Gas
- Hyperdynamics
- Ikon Science
- Kosmos Energy
- LUKoil
- NewsBase
- Noble Energy
- PetroMall
- Petrobras
- SCS Corp
- Sasol
- Shell
- Simba Energy
- Statoil
- Sterling Energy
- Total
- Tullow Oil
- Wood Mackenzie
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