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Taking a look at the biggest issues that will affect the oil and gas industry in 2010.

Gail Tverberg
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Oil, Gas and Electric Power: Some Issues for 2010

Taking a look at the biggest issues that will affect the oil and gas industry in 2010.
15 Jan 2010
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Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit

Next Generation Oil and Gas Summit
18th - 20th November 2009

North America is the birthplace of the oil and gas industry. After nearly a century and half, the industry now finds itself at a crossroads. Oil and natural gas prices have dipped significantly from the highs of July, 2008.