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Australia/Pacific: Industry watchers expect the worst

Journal Article · · World Oil; (United States)
OSTI ID:5246069

This article presents the outlook for the Australia/Pacific area with respect to petroleum. The main observations are: ATEA forsees Australia drilling declining by nearly 50% this year compared to last; With no tax relief in sight for crude, major Aussie oil projects are delayed; New Zealand's leasing moratorium has ended, and licensing policies have improved; Australia's self-sufficiency dream vanishes as Bass Strait exports dwindle; Gulf has more finds onshore Papua/New Guinea, but well economics still questionable; Australian gas projects enjoy some insulation from poor crude markets; Jabiru find in Timor Sea due onstream, and Northwest Shelf LNG export plans continue; Australia's largest operators each announce budget cuts; rig count continues to plunge.

OSTI ID:
5246069
Journal Information:
World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 203:2; ISSN WOOIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English