Business news - 19 January 2012

Thoughts on how oil and gas companies can adapt to, and profit from, the uncertain environment they face in the coming year.

The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report shows that all sectors across the global energy industry have seen a decrease in the number and the potential investment value of new projects.

70% of voters favour more oil and natural gas development.

American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy.

A recent study shows that a 1000 km (621 miles) pipeline extension to bring natural gas to European markets from Norway's Arctic waters could be built in eight years at a cost of more than US$ 4 billion.

BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains.