oil



STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 23, 2019 • 10 min read

Timor-Leste Betting on black

By Sophie Raynor • Oct 23, 2019
Timor-Leste is racing against the clock to develop newly unlocked Timor Sea wealth before its coffers empty. We look at the different roads that could lead the country to prosperity

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 01, 2018 • 3 min read

Energy Timor-Leste buys historic stake in Greater Sunrise fields

By Sophie Raynor • Oct 01, 2018
Timor-Leste has closed a deal to purchase ConocoPhillips' multi-billion-dollar stake in the Greater Sunrise oil and gas fields, strengthening its position in long-running negotiations

STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 21, 2017 • 7 min read

Whatever happened to Cambodia’s oil prospects?

By Paul Millar • Sep 21, 2017
After a decade of failed negotiations with multinationals and a severe slump in global oil prices, Cambodia's expectations to become an oil producing nation might be disappointed

Jun 11, 2015 • 16 min read
Timor-Leste

Out of the black

Revenues from oil and gas supplies have been essential for an independent Timor-Leste, but with concerns they may run out within two decades, the pressure is on to prepare for a time without ‘black gold’
By David Hutt • Jun 11, 2015