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-- The premier source for information and insight into oil and gas in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Nefte Compass is the one-stop site for those looking behind the scenes of the oil and gas industry in the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe. The flagship of Energy Intelligence's FSU energy publications, Nefte Compass has established itself since 1992 as the single most reliable independent and authoritative source of information on oil and gas in the area, setting the highest standards for newsbreaking and informed analysis.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Kazakhs Take North Sea Plunge, Face Double Trouble at Home
Kazmunaigas Exploration Production has made its long-awaited overseas breakthrough after agreeing to join a gas exploration project operated by Britain�s BG in the North Sea. But back in Kazakhstan both companies have been left reeling by government plans to double the duty on exports of crude oil next year. (Thursday, September 2, 2010)

Gazprom Balances European, China Price Demands
Gazprom's main European clients are continuing to push for lower prices for Russian pipeline gas in the face of a persistent overhang of global supply, particularly competitively priced LNG. On the other hand, the Russian gas giant is preparing a long-awaited gas supply contract with China and will face tough talks with Beijingif more concessions to the Europeans are made.� (Thursday, September 2, 2010)

Turkmenistan Taps China for South Yolotan Loan
Turkmenistan is tying its future closer to China in a move that could tip the balance of interests in the Central Asian natural gas powerhouse further away from the US, Russia and Europe. (Thursday, September 2, 2010)

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Feature Stories

Kazakhs Take North Sea Plunge, Face Double Trouble at Home

Turkmenistan Taps China for South Yolotan Loan

Russia

Gazprom Balances European, China Price Demands

Novatek Outlines LNG Growth Strategy

Lukoil Changes Tack in Venezuela

Events

Putin Launches Espo Spur to China

Russian Oil Exports Set for September Fall

Espo Crude Sold at Record Premium

Transneft Close to Early BPS-2 Completion