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Books and References

COMMERCE & INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS

  • IMF. Direction of trade statistics, 2013.
    Washington, D.C.: International Monetary Fund, 2013.
    698 p.
  • Orefice, Gianluca and Rocha, Nadia. Deep integration and production networks: An empirical analysis.
    The World Economy.
    Vol. 37, no. 1(1/2014).
    p. 106-136.
  • Sinn, Hans-Werner. Austerity, growth and inflation: Remarks on the Eurozone's unresolved competitiveness problem.
    The World Economy.
    Vol. 37, no. 1 (1/2014).
    p. 1-13.
  • UNCTAD. Review of maritime transport 2013.
    New York: United Nations, 2013.
    184 p.
  • UNCTAD. UNCTAD handbook of statistics 2013.
    New York: United Nations, 2013.
    478 p.
  • Viju, Crina (et al). Zero tolerance for GM flax and the rules of trade.
    The World Economy.
    Vol. 37, no. 1 (1/2014).
    p. 137-150.
  • Weldemicael, Ermias. Technology, trade costs and export sophistication.
    The World Economy.
    Vol. 37, no. 1 (1/2014).
    p. 14-41.

ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT

  • MEED. A guide to doing business in Bahrain.
    London: MEED, 2013.
    74 p.
  • MEED. A guide to doing in Oman.
    London: MEED, 2013.
    66 p.
  • MEED. MEED Yearbook 2014.
    London: MEED, 2014.
    138 p.
    Doc. 5639.
  • Sapienza, Paola(et al). Understanding trust.
    The Economic Journal.
    Vol. 123, no. 573 (12/2013).
    p. 1313-1332.

ENERGY

  • Petroleum Economist. The future of transport: Special report for petroleum economist.
    London: Petroleum Economist, 2013.
    26 p.
  • Petroleum Economist. World energy atlas, 2011.
    London: Petroleum Economist, 2012.
    267 p.
  • Unconventional drive dip in M&A spending.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 3 (20/1/2014).
    p. 6-7.

ENERGY - ECONOMIC ASPECTS

  • Abu Dhabi faces power crunch.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 5 (31/1/2014).
    p. 10-11.
  • Almulali, Usama and Che Sab, Che Normee Binti. Exploring the impact of oil revenues on OPEC members macroeconomy.
    OPEC Energy Review.
    Vol. xxxvil. no. 4 (12/2013).
    p. 416-428.
  • Arias, Adriana Diaz and Beers, van. Energy subsidies, structure of electricity prices and technological change of energy use .
    Energy Economics.
    Vol. 40 (11/2013).
    p. 495-502.
  • Bildirici, Melike E. Economic growth and electricity consumption: MS-VAR and MS-Granger causality analysis .
    OPEC Energy Review.
    Vol. xxxvil. no. 4 (12/2013).
    p. 447-476.
  • BP energy outlook sees 41% rise in worldwide energy use to 2035.
    Oil & Gas Journal.
    Vol. 112, no. 1c (27/1/2014).
    p. 20-21.
  • Feuerriegel, Stefan and Neumann, Dirk. Measuring the financial impact of demand response for electricity retailers .
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 359-368.
  • Florese, Giula(et al). The power of biomass: Experts disclose the potential for success of bioenergy technologies.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 94-114.
  • Henry, Cyrus. Aviation fuel conductivity: To be or not to be?.
    Fuel.
    (12/2013).
    p. 44-46.
  • International Energy Agency. Resources to reserves, 2013.
    Paris: OECD/IEA, 2013.
    768 p.
  • Nelson, Tim and Orton, Fiona. A new approach to congestion pricing in electricity markets: Improving user pays pricing incentives.
    Energy Economics.
    Vol. 40 (11/2013).
    p. 1-7.
  • Simcock, Neil (et al). Factors influencing perceptions of domestic energy information: Content, source and process.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 455-464.
  • Venditti, Fabrizio. From oil to consumer energy prices: How much asymmetry along the way?.
    Energy Economics.
    Vol. 40 (11/2013).
    p. 468-473.
  • Voudouris, Vlasios and Ayres, Robert. The economic growth enigma: Capital, labour and useful energy?.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 16-28.

ENERGY - POLICY

  • Amar, Mohamed Ben. Energy consumption and economic growth: The case of African countries.
    The Journal of Energy and Development.
    Vol. xxxvlll. no. 1 & 2 (2012, 2013).
    p. 65-78.
  • Bildirici, Melike. Economic growth and energy consumption in G7 countries: MS-VAR and MS - Granger causality analysis.
    The Journal of Energy and Development.
    Vol. xxxvlll. no. 1 & 2 (2012, 2013 ).
    p. 1-44.
  • Boufateh, Talel (et al). The dynamic relationship between energy consumption and income in Tunisia: A structural approach.
    The Journal of Energy and Development.
    Vol. xxxvlll. no. 1 & 2 (2012, 2013 ).
    p. 79-105.
  • Force majeure a reminder of risks for energy producers in Egypt.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 5 (31/1/2014).
    p. 14-15.
  • Pasimeni, Maria Rita (et al). Scales, strategies and actions for effective energy planning: A review.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 165-174.
  • Sharma, Amarendra and Bruce, Cassondra. The relationship between energy and U.S gross domestic product: A multivariate vector error-correction model.
    The Journal of Energy and Development.
    Vol. xxxvlll. no. 1 & 2 (2012, 2013 ).
    p. 45-64.

ENERGY – RESOURCES

  • Alattar, Abdulaziz E. Nine approaches to counter the emergence of unconventional oil.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 2 (10/1/2014).
    p. 19-21.
  • Byron, Sophie. Shale impacts: Diesel wave.
    Energy Economist.
    No. 387 (1/2014).
    p. 24-27.
  • Costa, Al. The true value of biofuels.
    Fuel.
    (12/2013).
    p. 10-11.
  • Craft, Lauren. Team Obama turns agnostic on alternative fuels.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 6 (6/2/2014).
    p. 3-4.
  • Eden, Jay. Offshore wind, solar PV face bumpy ride i Europe.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 2 (9/1/2014).
    p. 6-7.
  • McCracken, Ross. Wind giants.
    Energy Economist.
    No. 387 (1/2014).
    p. 20-23.
  • McCracken, Ross. Zero coal ambition.
    Energy Economist.
    No. 387 (1/2014).
    p. 14-19.
  • Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. A roadmap for renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa.
    Oxford: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, 2013.
    45 p.
    620. 91 ROA.
  • Pillai, Unni and Mclaughin, Jamison. A model of competition in the solar panel industry.
    Energy Economics.
    Vol. 40 (11/2013).
    p. 32-39.
  • Roos, Philippe. Solar technology trends to watch in the next five years.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 6 (6/2/2014).
    p. 2-3.
  • Roos, Philippe. Solar power, information technology will be top stories in 2014.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 1 (2/1/2014).
    p. 2-3.
  • Sarica, Kemal and Tyner, Wallace E. Alternative policy impacts on US GHG emissions and energy security: A hybrid modeling approach.
    Energy Economics.
    Vol. 40 (11/2013).
    p. 40-50.
  • Sharp, Benjamin E and Miller, Shelie A. Estimating maximum land use change potential from a regional biofuel industry.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 261-269.
  • Sharma, Rakesh. India attracts firm solar interest in new -look bid round.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 5 (30/1/2014).
    p. 3-4.

ENERGY – SUPPLY AND DEMAND

  • Dias, Marcos Vinicius (et al). The impact on electricity demand and emissions due to the introduction of electric cars in the Sao Paulo power system.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 298-304.
  • Lescaroux, Francois. Industrial energy demand, a forecasting model based on an index decomposition of structural and efficiency effects.
    OPEC Energy Review.
    Vol. xxxvil. no. 4 (12/2013).
    p. 477-502.

FINANCE & PUBLIC FINANCE

  • Baghdad piles financial pressure on KRG.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57, no. 4 (24/1/2014).
    p. 16-17.
  • Brochu, Pierre and Green, David A. The impact of minimum wages on labour market transitions.
    The Economic Journal.
    Vol. 123, no. 573 (12/2013).
    p. 1203-1235.
  • Yemen: 2014 budget looks to patch holes in violence- fueled revenue slump.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57, no. 4 (24/1/2014).
    p. 18-19.

GAS

  • Aguilera, Roberto F. The Asia Pacific natural gas market Large enough for all?.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014) .
    p. 1-6.
  • Alturki, Fahad. The outlook for unconventional oil & gas production: Focus on tight oil & shale gas production, impact on Saudi Arabia.
    Riyadh: Jadwa Investment, 2013.
    81 p.
    622. 24 OUT.
  • Baghdad seeks to fast-track gas as power shortages continue.
    World Gas Intelligence.
    Vol. XXV. no. 4 (22/1/2014).
    p. 10.
  • China drives Asian LNG demand in 2013.
    World Gas Intelligence.
    Vol. 25, no. 3 (15/1/2014).
    p. 6-7.
  • Egypt LNG nightmare becomes reality as exports plummet.
    World Gas Intelligence.
    Vol. XXV, no. 6 (5/2/2014).
    p. 10-11.
  • Floating LNG costs under scrutiny.
    World Gas Intelligence .
    Vol. 25, no. 3 (15/1/2014).
    p. 1-2.
  • Gas executives eye renewables alliance to rebuild Europe role.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 1 (2/1/2014).
    p. 6-7.
  • Gas geopolitics constrain development of East Mediterranean reserves.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 6 (7/2/2014).
    p. 16-17.
  • Gas the priority for Iran's new oil team.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57, no. 4 (24/1/2014).
    p. 4-5.
  • GBI Research. LNG Industry to 2017: Australia to overtake Qatar as global market.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    163 p.
  • GBI Research. Natural gas industry to 2017: depleting conventional crude oil reserves.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    82 p.
  • GBI Research. Shale gas market prospects in Europe: Poland set to lead regional development.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    52 p.
  • Glebova, Olga. Gas to liquids: Historical development and future prospects.
    Oxford: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, 2013.
    47 p.
    662. 69 GAS.
  • Holland, Bill. US shale gas dynamics.
    Energy Economist.
    No. 387 (1/2014).
    p. 7-9.
  • Lecarpentier, Armelle. Gas markets in Asia current situation, prospects and challenges.
    Paris: CEDIGAZ, 2013.
    V.p.
  • Petroleum Economist. Special report: LNG 2013.
    London: Petroleum Economist, 2013.
    V.p.
  • Petroleum Economist. World LNG factbook, 2013.
    London: Petroleum Economist, 2013.
    147 p.
  • Prices shoot up in Asia on tight demand, drop in Europe.
    World Gas Intelligence.
    Vol. XXV. no. 5 (29/1/2014).
    p.7-8.
  • Schindelar, Alex. UAE boosts appetite for LNG, as renewables stagnate.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 4 (22/1/2014).
    p. 1-2.
  • Sen, Anupama and Chakravarty, Tirthankar. Auctions for oil and gas exploration leases in India: An empirical analysis.
    Oxford: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, 2013.
    95 p.
  • Stern, Jonathan. International gas pricing in Europe and Asia: A crisis of fundamentals.
    Energy Policy.
    No. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 43-48
  • Sultan, Michael. Natural gas seen as growing challenge to oil in transport.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 6 (6/2/2014).
    p. 5-6.
  • US gas market reels from ongoing cold.
    World Gas Intelligence.
    Vol. XXV, no. 6 (5/2/2014).
    p. 6-7.
  • US shale gas: A new option for Japanese LNG supply.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 6 (7/2/2014).
    p. 24-25.
  • Voudouris, Vlasios. Exploring the production of natural gas through the lenses of the ACEGES model.
    Energy Policy.
    No. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 124- 133.
  • William, Curtis. Atlantic LNG adapts, expands amid US shale gas boom.
    Oil & Gas Journal.
    Vol. 112, no. 1b (20/1/2014).
    p. 18-19.

PETROCHEMICALS

  • Cheap imports threaten Europe phenol.
    ICIS Chemical Business.
    Vol. 285. no. 1 (6/1/2014).
    p. 19-20.
  • GBI Research. Acetic acid global market to 2020: Surge in VAM and PAT sectors in Asia Pacific to drive global demand.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    266 p.
  • GBI Research. Methanol market to 2020 - growing fuel applications, strong demand for chemical.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    266 p.
  • Qatar shifts focus from gas to petrchems.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly (PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 4 (27/1/2014).
    p. 2-3.
  • Saudis forced to rethink petchem plans.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 5 (3/2/2014).
    p. 6-7.

PETROLEUM

  • GBI Research. Oil and gas deal landscape and trends 2011- increased deal activity dominated by debt offerings.
    London: GBI Research, 2011.
    78 p.
    665. 6 GBI
  • GBI Research. Oil and gas storage industry to 2015- cost reduction strategies in the form of storage faclility sharing to boost the market.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    129 p.
  • Kavanagh, Ronan; Irwin, James. EU policy shift could open door to Canadian oil sands.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 6 (6/2/2014).
    p. 4-5.
  • McCracken, Ross. OPEC indigestion: Causes and relief.
    Energy Economist.
    No. 387 (1/2014).
    p. 3-6.
  • Peckham, Jack . Diesel rules the road.
    Fuel.
    (12/2013).
    p. 14-18.
  • Petroleum Economist. Special report: NOCs.
    London: Petroleum Economist, 2013.
    V.p..
    665. 6: 33 SPE.
  • Plan for a volatile world.
    ICIS Chemical Business.
    Vol. 285. no. 1 (6/1/2014).
    p. 24-25.
  • Petroleum Economist. Special report: Oil sands 2013.
    London: Petroleum Economist, 2013.
    V.p.
    665. 51 SPE.
  • Transformations to spark M&A.
    ICIS Chemical Business.
    Vol. 285. no. 1 (6/1/2014).
    p. 26-29.
  • US crude exports a free trade litmus test.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly (PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 6 (10/2/2014).
    p. 1-2.
  • Yemen revives resource nationalism.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 2 (13/1/2014).
    p. 1-2.

PETROLEUM - INDUSTRY

  • Bentham, Jeremy. The scenario approach to possible futures for oil and natural gas.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 87-92.
  • Khatib, Hisham. Oil and natural gas prospects: Middle East and North Africa.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol.. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 71-77.
  • Matthews, William G. Opportunities and challenges for petroleum and LPG market in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Energy Policy.

    No. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 78-86.
  • Nitchell, John V. and Mitchell, Beth. Structural crisis in the oil and gas industry.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol.. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 36-42.
  • Portman, Michelle. Regulatory capture by default: Offshore exploratory drilling for oil and gas.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 37-47.
  • Voudouris, Vlasios. Oil and gas perspectives in the 21st century.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol.. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 14-15.


PETROLEUM - MARKETING

  • GBI Research. Offshore rig construction market to 2016 and current rig deployment scenario.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    117 p.
  • KRP finalizes marketing for end-January independent crude exports.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 2 (10/1/2014).
    p. 8-9.
  • Nakov, Anton; and Nuno, Galo. Saudi Arabia and the oil market.
    The Economic Journal.
    Vol. 123, no. 573 (12/2013).
    p. 1333-1362.
  • The oil market and oil futures.
    Monthly Oil Report.
    Vol. 23, no. 1(1/2014).
    p. 4-7.
  • The oil market remained in a holding pattern this week unable to break out of its trading rang.
    GOI: Weekly Outlook.
    No. 4 (24/1/2014).
    p. 1-2.
  • OPEC: Making oil while the price shines.
    Oil Market Intelligence.
    Vol. XIX. no. 1(1/2014).
    p. 14-15.
  • Price preserves Mideast's Asian market share.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 6 (10/2/2014).
    p. 6-7.

PETROLEUM - COMPANIES

  • Algeria: IOCs look for clarity on shale - focused bid round.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 6 (7/2/2014).
    p. 9-10.
  • BG lays bare Egypt woes but improved payments offer IOCs hope.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 6 (7/2/2014).
    p. 6-8.
  • IOCs welcome new Egyptian bid round as sign of progress.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 2 (10/1/2014).
    p. 4-5.
  • Shell counts cost of latest crisis.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 4 (27/1/2014).
    p. 1-2.
  • Yemen: IOCs on alert following explosive start to 2013.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 6 (7/2/2014).
    p. 18-19.

PETROLEUM - INDUSTRY

  • GBI Research. Crude oil industry to 2016: deepwater discoveries worldwide.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    194 p.
  • GBI Research. Oil and supply demand outlook in M.E. and Africa to 2020 - increasing natural gas production boosting the global production share.
    London: GBI Research, 2010.
    337 p.
  • GBI Research. Oilfield services industry to 2016 - technological advancements, unconventional.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    66 p.
    665. 6 GBI.

PETROLEUM & INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATION

  • Iraq, KRG narrow differences in oil row but final accord elusive.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 5 (31/1/2014).
    p. 3-5.

PETROLEUM & INTERNATIONAL RELATION

  • Cisneros-Lavaller, Alberto. Venezuela: Demystifying China involvement.
    Geopolitics of Energy.
    Vol. 36, no. 1 (1/2014).
    p. 3-10.

PETROLEUM - PRICES

  • Azar, Samih Antoine . Oil prices, US inflation, US money supply and the US dollar.
    OPEC Energy Review.
    Vol. xxxvil. no. 4 (12/2013).
    p. 387- 415.
  • Alquist, Ron and Guenette, Justin-Damien. A blessing in disguise: The implications of high global oil prices for the North American market.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 64 (1/2014) .
    p. 49-57.
  • The CGES outlook: Prices supported into 2014.
    Monthly Oil Report.
    Vol. 23, no. 1 (1/2014).
    p. 2-3.
  • Sita, Bernard Ben and Abosedra, Salah . Causality-in-variance of prices of oil products.
    OPEC Energy Review.
    Vol. xxxvil. no. 4 (12/2013).
    p. 373-386.
  • Xiong, Tao; Bao, Yukun. Beyond one -step-ahead forecasting: Evaluation of alternative multi-step-ahead forecasting models for crude oil prices.
    Energy Economics.
    Vol. 40 (11/2013).
    p. 405-415.

PETROLEUM - PRODUCTION

  • Jakobsson, Kristofer (et al). Bottom-up modeling of oil production: A review of approaches.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 64 (1/2014).
    p. 113-123.
  • Libya's militias face obstacles to crude sales.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 3 (20/1/2014).
    p. 3-4.
  • Saudi cut does little to dent crude surplus.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 6 (10/2/2014).
    p. 5-6.
  • Stoll, Pia (et al). Including dynamic CO2 intensity with demand response.
    Energy Policy.
    Vol. 65 (2/2014).
    p. 490-500.
  • Takin, Manouchehr. The North sea & OPEC contrasting policies, but comparable oil resources?.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 5 (31/1/2014).
    p. 20-21.

PETROLEUM - REFINING

  • GBI Research. Refining industry to 2017: Asia-Pacific, M.E. and Africa
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    132 p.
  • GBI Research. The future of the global refining industry to 2012.
    London: GBI Research, 2008.
    236 p.
  • Refining margins under pressure in 2014.
    Oil Market Intelligence.
    Vol. XIX. no. 1 (1/2014).
    p. 1-3.

PETROLEUM - SUPPLY AND DEMAND

  • Eltony, Mohamed Nagy. Transport-sector demand for energy in Kuwait-Revisited.
    The Journal of Energy and Development.
    Vol. xxxvlll. no. 1 & 2 (2012, 2013).
    p. 133-146.
  • More to come from surging oil supply.
    Petroleum Intelligence Weekly(PIW).
    Vol. LIII. no. 2 (13/1/2014).
    p. 2-3.

PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION

  • Peckham, Jack. Marine fuels forecast.
    Fuel.
    (12/2013).
    p. 24-26
  • Turkey power projects pipeline seeks to maintain fuel balance.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 5 (31/1/2014).
    p. 12-13.

PETROLEUM- EXPLORATION

  • GBI Research. Deepwater activity statistics: new discovers Worldwide driving deepwater E&P.
    London: GBI Research, 2012.
    129 p.

POLLUTION & ENVIRNMENTAL PROTECTION

  • After rocky year, carbon market look for lift.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 2 (9/1/2014).
    p. 1-2.
  • Kavanagh, Ronan. EU climate plan could give big boost to carbon prices.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 5 (30/1/2014).
    p. 2-3.
  • Saudi Arabia advances carbon capture project.
    MEES.
    Vol. 57. no. 6 (7/2/2014).
    p. 2-3.
  • Schindelar, Alex. Abu Dhabi finds sweet spot with CO2 injection.
    New Energy.
    Vol. III. no. 6 (6/2/2014).
    p. 1-2.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • BC Insight. Fertilizer industry directory 2014.
    London: BC Insight, 2013.
    134 p.
  • MEED. New Markets & technologies GTL in focus.
    London: MEED, 2013.
    18 p.
  • Ward's Automotive Group. World motor vehicle data 2013.
    Chicago, IL: Ward's Automotive Group, 2013.
    336 p.

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