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• Chinese groups are jostling for territory with the continent’s other big beasts
• Voluntary standards reporting deadlines have been missed - -
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New scramble deals a stronger hand
Governments are responding to the surge of interest by asking what’s in it for them, reports Tom Burgis
China and African oil: Hungry giant provides formidable tools for bargaining
Jon Marks reports on relationships that sometimes suit both sides, but not always
Ghana: Newcomer on the oil block anxious to avoid mistakes
William Wallis looks at some of the pitfalls of being an object of desire
Wildcatters: Minnows lead the way on lucrative frontiers
Sheila McNulty on smaller companies that have piqued majors’ interest
Regulation: Voluntary transparency scheme faces scrutiny
The credibility of an extractive industry initiative is on the line, writes Martin Sandbu
Caudio Descalzi: ‘The days when groups could simply produce and export a country’s oil are long gone’
The Eni chief gives Carola Hoyos tips on how to operate in difficult territory
Independents: Time for African operators to stop being middlemen
Tom Burgis and William Wallis take a look at the locals
Gas: Clear policies may set stalled projects free
Many schemes have stayed on hold, says Jon Marks
A willingness to venture where oil majors fear to tread
Oil companies are forced to accomplish increasingly complicated technological feats or take on more political risk, writes Miles Johnson
Communities: Job security would ease oil region rebellions
Tom Burgis and William Wallis on how social projects and employment can ease local unrest
