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ALGERIA Issue dated 31/12/2013

Sonatrach’s wishful thinking

While state-owned Sonatrach says it endorsed 14 development programs in 2013 other gas reserves are indeed available. But no production is possible in the short run. [...] (307 words)

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Dragon Oil turns back on Petroceltic

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