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Seismic shock as demand shifts east
Rapidly growing Asian nations, particularly China, are soaking up the world’s oil, reports Carola Hoyos
Climate change: The runes of Copenhagen are hard for industry to read
There may not be a new fully fledged global treaty for years, says Fiona Harvey
Oil exploration: Smaller fry reap reward of taking bigger risks
Big companies have become averse to the hit-and-miss game of finding new fields, reports Carola Hoyos
Renewables: Strong international competition in race for green jobs
A clearer picture on green jobs will have to wait until more of the stimulus money has been spent, writes Fiona Harvey
Investment: Long-term approach makes light of volatility
Modest falls are now being reversed, Ed Crooks explains
Books about oil: Black gold is a rare inspiration
Ed Crooks finds much to admire in five recent offerings
Efficiency: Price, priority and security are motivators
Sarah Murray looks at factors that influence local and national approaches
Stimulus packages: Bid to find strategies that work
Charles Batchelor reports on the myriad systems in search of lift-off
Pipelines: Competition and fall in demand cast shadow
Recession and increased gas imports from countries such as Qatar are taking their toll, writes Carola Hoyos
Technology: Incremental advances are lifeblood of entire sector
Sheila McNulty finds financing for renewables is also driving progress
