The North Africa Journal: Arezki Daoud


North Africa to Play an Increasing Role in Mediterranean Downstream
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Stanislas Drochon* on 14 July, 2009 01:58:00
 
PFC Energy:  The Mediterranean oil product markets have historically been
dominated by the Western European Med markets (France, Italy and Spain), both in
terms of demand (47% of demand in 2008) and in terms of refining production (48%
of supply in 2008). Going forward, however, Western European markets will see
their weight progressively decline, due to a decline in demand and to challenges
for some of its refineries.

Gulf Keystone to Sell Algerian Permit to Focus on Kurdistan Operations
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The North Africa Journal on 13 July, 2009 10:50:00
 
Bermuda-based oil company Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. says it is looking to
sell its interest in the Hassi Ba Hamou permit (HBH).

Witnessing Conflicting Stances on Morocco’s Financial Outlook
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Paul Wilson on 12 July, 2009 02:41:00
 
Morocco’s Royal Institute of Strategic Studies (IRES) published a report in
May 2009 on economic priorities for Morocco, which has not been widely discussed
or publicized given the controversial nature of its findings.