In this issue:

CHINA AND THE US OPTION

CHINA SOAKS UP THE LNG POOL

PHILIPPINES AIMS AT LNG

FINANCING LNG: HAVE BANKS LOST THEIR NERVE?

CARBON CAPTURE, USE & STORAGE

DUTCH AIM FOR CARBON CAPTURE & USE

RUSSIA CREATES GAS DEMAND

UNHAPPY NEW YEAR FOR THE BALTICS

MEXICO’S GAS IMPORTS HELD BACK

URUGUAY TAKES A NEW APPROACH UPSTREAM

CHARGING FOR NIGERIAN POWER

IRAN’S GAS: WHERE DOES IT GO?