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Myanmar mining reforms will be long-term success

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MYANMAR

Mining sector and investment in Myanmar.

South Sudan oil sector expansion will prove elusive

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SOUTH SUDAN

Since independence in 2011 -- and during the preceding six years of autonomy -- the budget has depended overwhelmingly on oil revenues. However, production has contracted…

European oil majors will spend more on hydrogen

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INTERNATIONAL

The vast majority of their spending remains dedicated to oil and gas but the European majors, at least, are looking to lead on hydrogen production and distribution and build clean…

Extractives transparency gathers pace in the West

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INTERNATIONAL

Developments on transparency in the extractives sector.

Indonesian energy reform eyes public-private balance

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INDONESIA

Proposed reforms in the oil and gas sector.

Transparency may be key to Congo mining reforms

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The handover was part of an amicable agreement between the two parties that ends a long period of uncertainty caused by Gertler becoming subject to US sanctions in 2017, under the…

Tunisia's growing discontent challenges success story

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TUNISIA

The wave of strikes and demonstrations is raising fresh concerns about the slow pace of social and economic reform. Although Tunisia's political transition is often regarded as…

South Sudan's politics constrains the economic outlook

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SOUTH SUDAN

In practice, politics remains mired in factional corruption, and the economy is stagnant. Poverty and food insecurity levels are alarmingly high, and other human development…

Attracting oil investment may face hurdles in Nigeria

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NIGERIA

This is the also the first bidding process begun under the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a landmark law that aims to overhaul the industry. Nigerian officials hope that its…

Politics will constrain global energy subsidy cuts

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INTERNATIONAL

Several Australian and international banks have declined to provide the Carmichael project with financing, and Adani is seeking a loan of 1 billion Australian dollars (743.5…