29.11.11 Caspian Focus November issue: Table of contents

REGIONAL FOCUS

Caspian pipeline saga begins a new act: Nabucco under fire (again); Morningstar was not the only official to get cold feet
IMF revises regional growth figures: The biggest risk for exporters is overheating

AZERBAIJAN

US navy secretary discusses oil rig protection: It is unclear how real the threat of terrorism to
Socar plans to enter foreign production… and spreads distribution wings in Switzerland
Oil continues to dominate exports: The government is eager to emphasise the diversification process

GEORGIA

Billionaire enters the political ring: The billionaire started funding Georgian opposition movements in late 2007
Australians suspend Mukhiani-1 drilling

KAZAKHSTAN

Terror fears on the rise: The first attack involved two bombs; An Afghan connection?
Credit ratings upgraded: The main risks cited by both S&P and Fitch are Kazakhstan's vulnerability to fluctuations
Parliament to dissolve for early elections
Jupiter Energy lists on AIM with big plans ahead
Indian consortium breaks up as Kashagan saga rolls on
KMG profits rise, despite strikes: Although the disputes are still rumbling on
Max comes up empty, but narrows losses

TURKMENISTAN

Berdymuhammedov becomes 'Hero of Turkmenistan', restores Niyazov statue
Reserves boost unveiled at investment summit
Talks start on East-West pipeline tender: No word has been released yet on which international companies are being approached
Moscow and Ashgabat in new war of words: The comments are yet another sign that Ashgabat is unwilling to brook Russian interference; Berdymuhammedov goes to Beijing
Dragon Oil looking to ramp up output

KYRGYZTAN

Atambayev faces an uphill struggle: Accusations of fraud prompted an ominous reaction from his leading rivals
Investors will be cautiously watching the new government's approach to foreign companies

UZBEKISTAN

Tethys signs MOUs with Uzbekneftgaz: The agreement, signed on 18 November, gives until 1 May next year for the two sides to complete negotiations
Railway explosion prompts terror fears: It adds to concerns that militant groups are returning.

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