Power, Personalities and Political Risk: Inside Russia's Oil and Gas Industry

Description:

Following Putin's re-election and comprehensive restructuring of the government, investors in Russia's oil and gas industry are at risk if they do not understand new political appointments.

Independent industry experts profile the key players in the industry, so you can gain a clear understanding of the current environment and prepare yourself for future developments.

Gain an in-depth insight into the Russian oil and gas industry and minimise your risk in the region. 

Get to know the key influencers in the industry and understand the volatility through:

• In-depth portraits of the newly-appointed Russian government
• Detailed profiles of each of the Russian oligarchs and others in industry and politics with influence over Russian energy policy

Protect your investment from the competition by:

• Learning the activities of multi-nationals in Russia
• Profiles of Russian oil and gas companies including an extended profile of Gazprom

Minimise your political risk by:

• Understanding the politics underpinning Russian energy development
• Reviewing the regulatory environment and key factors affecting change
• Being aware of the specific political risk factors affecting the Russian energy industry

Be prepared for the future:

• Development of Russian oil and gas sites, and pipeline developments
• View of the electricity sector

Required reading for:

• Emerging markets investors
• Russian oil and gas investors
• Suppliers to the oil and gas industry
• Portfolio managers in financial institutions investing in this emerging market (or those considering investing)
• Political risk analysts in oil and gas companies active in or considering entering Russia
• Insurance companies who insure/cover oil and gas companies
• Russian political and economic consultants and analysts

 With  full-colour maps courtesy of Petroleum Economist, London

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Political background: from Gorbachev to Putin
Chapter 3: Economic transition and privatisation
Chapter 4: Putin's first term, 2000–04
Chapter 5: The Russian oil industry: domestic production and technological advance
Chapter 6: The Russian oil industry: foreign investment and outlook until 2010
Chapter 7: Key companies and players in the Russian oil sector
Chapter 8: Russia's gas sector
Chapter 9: Electricity sector
Chapter 10: Regulatory environment
Chapter 11: Regional case study: energy politics in the Tyumen oblast
Chapter 12: Russian oil transportation