Azerbaijan and Georgia seek energy autonomy from Russia

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Azerbaijan declared on January 8, 2007 that it would be stopping the flow of oil through the Baku-Novorossiysk pipeline, start supplying Georgia at the price of USD120 per 1,000 [m.sup.3] and that Tbilisi would also be receiving more than 1 billion [m.sup.3] of gas from the forthcoming Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum (BTE) pipeline. Azerbaijan and Georgia are looking for greater independence from Moscow's traditional sphere of influence because of the deterioration in relations with Russia in the latter half of 2006.

Management dynamics, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Management, Russian foreign relations, Company business management, Azerbaijani foreign relations

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Sino-Arabian relations flourish with the oil trade

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China is an increasingly important market for Arab oil, with its state-owned companies able to make deals for new supplies in ways that go beyond business conditions. The situation benefits China's current policy of seeking deeper relations with the Arab world, while exploiting current US unpopularity in the region to supply challenge US global dominance.

China, Market information - general, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Imports, Middle East, Petroleum & Energy Products, Supply and demand, Chinese foreign relations

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Indonesia and Malaysia spar over offshore oil concessions

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The dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over maritime boundaries and hydrocarbon reserves has led to sudden deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two nations. A report on the dispute is presented that also compares the handling of similar issues in the Spratly Islands.

Government expenditures, Malaysia, Indonesia, Political aspects, Government finance

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