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European natural gas demand, supply and pricing: cycles, seasons and the impact of


LNG price arbitrage Anouk Honoré (Oxford University Press, 57Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6FA, UK. t: +44 (0)1865 311377; f: +44 (0)1865 310527; e: information@oxfordenergy.org www.oxfordenergy.org) ISBN 9780199226535. 438 pages. Price: £50.


This book aims to provide the reader with an in-depth analysis ofdemand, supply and pricing for the European gas markets. The rationale for the book stems from the fact that, while there is much material dealing with gas supply availability, there is very little publicly available research on European gas demand. It finds that the timing and the shape ofthe gas demand growth recovery in Europe remains uncer- tain, but there is some potential for additional demand, driven mostly by the con- struction ofnew gas-fired power plants. Gas demand is expected to increase by 50 bn cm or 0.6%/y on average by 2020, but with major differences between national markets, sectors ofconsumption and periods of recovery. The book also provides a methodology for looking at the evolution of European gas demand and supply. It extends the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies’ Natural Gas Programme’s regional gas studies, which have so far covered Asia and Commonwealth and Independent States countries, and will extend to the Middle East and North Africa.


CO2 capture – technologies to reduce


greenhouse gas emissions Fabrice Lecompte, Paul Broutin and Etienne Lebas (Editions Technip, 25 rue Ginoux, 75015 Paris, France. t: +33 (0)1 45 78 33 80; f: +33 (0)1 45 75 37 11; e: info@editionstechnip.com www.editionstechnip.com) ISBN 9782710809487. 208 pages. Price: €25.


emissions and fight against global warming. This book attempts to pro- vide answers to such questions as where, how and at what price CO2 can be cap-


post-combustion pathway, in which the CO2 contained in industrial flue gases is


extracted; the oxy-combustion pathway, in which combustion is performed in oxygen to obtain flue gases with high CO2


concentration; and the pre-combustion


pathway, in which carbon is extracted from the initial fuel to generate hydrogen. The book describes the technologies currently available and those under develop- ment. It is intended for everyone wanting to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms implemented in CO2


capture operations, as well as the technological and economic challenges involved.


Petroleum geology of Ireland David Naylor and Patrick Shannon (Dunedin Academic Press, Hudson House, 8 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QB, UK. t: +44 (0)131 473 2397; f: +44 (0)1250 870920; e: info@dunedinacademicpress.co.uk www.dunedinacademicpress.co.uk) ISBN 9781906716134. 272 pages. Price: £125.


This book provides a comprehensive review ofthe petroleum geology ofIreland and its extensive continental shelf. The authors chart the 50-year history of petro- leum exploration in Ireland, from early drilling onshore to the present frontier exploration in the deepwater Atlantic basins. Future and potential petroleum prospects in the Irish offshore region are reviewed, and the gas storage potential of onshore and offshore reservoirs is examined. The structural framework and regional geological setting ofthe sedimentary basins is described in detail. The book contains comprehensive reference lists with each chapter as aids to oil industry geoscientists seeking to understanding Irish onshore and offshore geology and to academic researchers with an interest in marine and petroleum geology.


Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is recognised as being one ofthe pathways to reduce CO2


tured, while reviewing the technologies required. It presents three ofthe main pathways in which CO2


capture technologies are expected to be implemented: the


E -D A T A P


eugeot has launched a new elec- tronic magazine called Breathe. The eMag takes readers on an


interactive journey from the world of lower carbon urban mobility to the heart ofthe Amazon rainforest. The magazine also showcases the company’s new fuel-efficient line-up. The site features a variety of video content including a documentary about Peugeot’s ‘carbon sink’ project in Brazil’s Amazon jungle; video diaries of Ed Stafford, the first man to walk the length ofthe River Amazon from source to sea; footage of Peugeot’s new 508 model, which boasts an e-HDi stop and start system, as well as footage of the world’s first diesel hybrid car and the record-breaking electric EX1. All at http://cde.cerosmedia.com/Peugeot- breathe/1S4cf50bd20a92c012.cde International price reporting agency


Argus has set up a web page with free news alerts about the impact ofthe Japanese earthquake on energy mar- kets. Recent headlines include ‘Japan releases oil product stocks – update’; ‘Merkel takes action following Japan nuclear crisis’’; ‘Merkel orders extended nuclear plants off line’; ‘Medium-term tanker trade to rise on Japanese demand’; ‘Switzerland freezes nuclear permissions process’; and ‘LSFO strong bidding continues on Japan earth- quake’. Visit www.argusmedia.com/ japan for the full stories and updates. www.drillers.com, a global jobs site


for oil, gas and energy professionals, has announced the launch ofits enhanced website. It is the result of several months ofresearch and devel- opment to improve navigation, freshen the design and introduce new features such as the ‘job ofthe week’ system. www.drillers.com provides many Web 2.0 tools and technical features like online Mathcad™ worksheets, safety alerts index, a drilling manual, online learning materials, an European compliant e-portfolio and a multi- media library. In addition, there are features such as job search, profes- sional networking, blogging and information on various training courses. Other technical features to be introduced include iPhone apps to con- nect to Mathcad™ worksheets within the site. The US Energy Information


Administration (IEA) has launched the first phase of its redesigned website which features Today in Energy – a new energy education product published every weekday, highlighting current issues, topics and data trends, as well as all the previously featured material. Go to www.eia.gov


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