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Sukuk payback haunts Dana Gas

Dana Gas issued a US$920 million sukuk in 2007. Courtesy Dana Gas

May 27, 2012

When Dana Gas shareholders meet on Thursday to elect a new board, personnel issues are likely to be overshadowed by the company's financial affairs. Read Article Sukuk payback haunts Dana Gas

Florian Neuhof

Energy

Where it all went wrong for Dana

In 2005, Dana Gas offered a special opportunity to investors. During the IPO week, late arrivals found standing room only at the Shua'a for Securities offices. Today, Dana's shares trade at about a 10th of the 2005 high. Tamara Abdul Hadi / Reutersx

May 27, 2012

Seven years ago, investors were desperate to take part in Dana Gas's IPO. Within a week the share price was Dh4.98. Today it is 40 fils. Dana has been a victim of external woes that threaten its ability to repay its debts. Read Article Where it all went wrong for Dana

April Yee

Energy

Australian state eyes uranium exploration

A uranium mine in Northern Territory, Australia. Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. via Bloomberg News

May 24, 2012

For 28 years the state of New South Wales has remained off limits to uranium exploration. This year Sydney lawmakers have overturned the ban in the hope of eventually supplying new nuclear nations, such as the UAE.  Read Article Australian state eyes uranium exploration

April Yee

Energy

Fulfilling the region's clean-energy promise

Panels at the Ain Beni Mathar solar power project in Morocco. The kingdom is the only Mena country ranked in Ernst & Young's solar index. Abdelhak Senna / AFP

May 24, 2012

The Middle East's abundant renewable resources have yet to be fully exploited. Ambition, robust policies and public-private partnerships can change that. Read Article Fulfilling the region's clean-energy promise

Nasser Saidi

Energy

Rich seam of success dug out by a rising force

Felix Vulis, chief executive officer, Euroasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC). Photo courtesey ENRC

May 23, 2012

Based in Kazakhstan and listed in London, the mining giant Eurasian Natural Resources boasts impressive assets and a formidable portfolio. The company chief explains its approach. Read Article Rich seam of success dug out by a rising force

Frank Kane

Energy

Fictional facts can cloud outlook on small oil companies

Investing in small oil companies is a risky if potentially rewarding activity.Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images

May 22, 2012

Shares in Gulf Keystone plunged 9 per cent after Spencer Freeman pretended via Twitter the company was going to issue new shares at a discount. Though his tweets were fictional, the episode is an ironic comment on the volatile world of small oil companies. Read Article Fictional facts can cloud outlook on small oil companies

Robin Mills

Energy

Saudi Arabia knocks off Russia as world's biggest oil producer

February 2002 --- GOSP2 (Gas Oil Separation Plant) burns off excess gas that cannot be sent to the refinery at the oil field in Shaybah, Saudi Arabia. Credit must read: George Steinmetz/Corbis/arabianEye.com

May 21, 2012

Saudi Arabia has overtaken Russia as the larger producer of oil in the world. But the country cannot carry the can alone. Read Article Saudi Arabia knocks off Russia as world's biggest oil producer

Florian Neuhof

Energy

Libya rises fast from the ashes

After Libya's civil war, experts pessimistically predicted a recovery in the country's oil industry could stretch on for as long as three years. AFP

May 20, 2012

Libya is recovering faster than many had predicted and its oil industry is leading the way. With huge proved reserves and more believed to be available, it is heading towards a high place at the Opec table. But there are hurdles. Read Article Libya rises fast from the ashes

April Yee

Energy

Libya tries to calm wary investors over review

A man walks past the Azzawiya oil refinery in Zawiyah, 50km west of Tripoli. Reuters

May 20, 2012

Libya is seeking to reassure investors concerned about a major review of nearly 10,000 business contracts that were signed by the government of the late Muammar Qaddafi. Read Article Libya tries to calm wary investors over review

April Yee

Energy

Oil and shares hit by Greek crisis

Traders sold Spanish and Italian government bonds and dumped the euro as worries loomed of a break-up of the 17-nation single-currency bloc. Reuters

May 17, 2012

Oil and shares tumbled yesterday as fresh fears of a Greek exit from the euro zone hit world markets and Athens called a new election for next month to try to end its political impasse. Read Article Oil and shares hit by Greek crisis

Gregor Stuart Hunter

BUSINESS

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