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US output will negate most of extended OPEC cuts

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UNITED STATES

The US shale oil industry has mounted a comeback over the past six months. After a deep recession brought on by plunging oil prices starting in mid-2014, the sector is growing…

Drought and taxes will challenge Argentina's farmers

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ARGENTINA

Outlook for the agricultural sector.

R&D scope and quality in Africa mars economic goals

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AFRICA

R&D in sub-Saharan Africa.

Tax hikes would affect Russian oil output

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RUSSIA

The outlook for Russia's oil companies.

Doha will hedge against LNG dependence

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QATAR

Earlier in January, it awarded contracts to increase and sustain output at its main oilfield. Doha wants to dilute its overdependence on a single commodity and to extract value…

Automakers will rev up electric vehicle output

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INTERNATIONAL

This is pushing up prices, and accelerating changes in product lines, corporate structures and supply chains. Meanwhile, major vehicle and parts manufacturers are investing…

US offshore oil industry will take years to recover

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UNITED STATES

Rising output from the Gulf of Mexico, which accounts for about 16% of total US production, will help offset some of the falling output from onshore shale projects, although…

Iraq will be reluctant to address crop burning threat

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IRAQ

That comes despite widespread instances of crop destruction in recent months, especially in the north-west, and is largely attributable to excellent weather during the growing…

Prospects for fossil fuels in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for fossil fuels in 2020.

Zambian copper mining sector can expect steady growth

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ZAMBIA

This forms part of broader government efforts to increase investment and output in the mining sector. However, the decision has raised concerns with a number of environmental…