IHS Studies - C.I.S.

Russia's oil industry has fully recovered from the crisis of the early nineties, when crude production fell nearly 50%. In 1997, the industry managed to reverse the negative trend. In February 2003, liquids production again passed the 8 million barrels a day mark and, one year later, even 9 million barrels per day was reached.

The political and economic situation in Russia has become more stable. Industry confidence in Russia is illustrated best by BP's announcement of early 2003 to create a joint venture with TNK. The US$ 6.75 billion mega deal marked the biggest involvement of a western major in the Russian oil industry so far. Other international majors also enlarged their Russian portfolio, and an increasing number of smaller independents recognized opportunities. With considerable proven oil reserves and the world's largest proven gas reserves, Russia contains still large unexplored basins that will attract exploration in the coming decades.

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Energy production in those countries surrounding the Caspian Sea is forecast to increase markedly over the next decades, it is clear that this part of the central Asian region will have a major influence in the world's energy markets. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan together account for over 90% of the oil reserves of the former Soviet republics that border the Caspian Sea.

Pipeline transportation of oil and gas to markets has been fraught with difficulties, although it appears that the resources are being unlocked with the start up of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) and the construction of the Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan export pipeline (3TC).

NEW! To be released November, 2007 - Kazakhstan - petroleum geology, industry, laws and permits
C.I.S. Pipeline System, 2000
North Caucasus Foredeep, 1991
Amu Darya Petroleum Province, 1991
Timan Pechora Basin, 1990
The Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Siberian Platform: Angara Lena, 1993; Nepa Botuoba, 1992; Yenisey Khatanga, 1993; Baykit, 1993; Tunguska, 1993; Lena Vilvy, 1993
Jurassic and Basement Plays of the Eastern Part of the West Siberian Basin, 1995
Atlas of Paleo Tectonic and Landscape Maps of Siberian Hydrocarbon Provinces, 1995
West Siberia Basin Rock Atlas, 1995
Oil Fields of Western Siberia, 1992
Sakhalin A Review of the Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential, 1993
Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospects of the Okhotsk Sea, 1992
Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Russian Far East, 1993
South Caspian Sea Basin, 1991
North Caspian Basin, 1990
Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Pre Caspian Basin, 1993
An Economic, Political and Petroleum Systems Review of Potential within Disputed Areas: South Caspian Sea, 2002
Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry, 1997
Pre Caspian Rock Atlas, 1994
Turkmenistan: A review of the Stratigraphy, Palaeogeography and Hydrocarbon Potential of Turkmenistan and Adjacent Areas of Southwest Kazakhstan and Southwest Uzbekistan, 1993
Turkmenistan Exploration Opportunities, 1997

NEW	Kazakhstan - petroleum geology, industry, laws and permits With current reserves of over 56 Billion Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) and a 2006 New Field Wildcat success of 40%, Kazakhstan remains highly prospective for investors. However, investment risks have recently come sharply into focus with the government’s decision to suspend all work on the world’s biggest undeveloped oil field, Kashagan, for three months due to environmental violations. This study seeks to provide a thorough understanding of the jurisdictional risks and map a path through the regulatory maze that comprises over 100,000 legislative documents. Identifies the laws and permits applicable to upstream activity Provides process flows diagrams for obtaining relevant permits Provides an understanding of the business environment including commencing business, licensing and fiscal terms Discusses previous and current upstream activity and opportunities in Kazakhstan Describes the petroleum geology basin by basin, and examines the exploration history and petroleum infrastructure Describes exploration and development opportunities for oil and natural gas Illustrated with over 60 colour figures, regulatory process flow charts for major activities and one map enclosure.
2.1.1	C.I.S. Pipeline System, 2000 Coverage in eight 1:2,500,000 map sheets and text of all oil and gas lines in the C.I.S., with diameter, number of strings, direction of flow, pumping and compressor stations, railheads, terminals, ports, refineries, oil and gas field outlines, republic boundaries and coastlines.
2.2.1	North Caucasus Foredeep, 1991 This study examines the history of petroleum production in the longest producing region in Russia. The petroleum geology, structural and stratigraphic history, is examined and prospects for future exploration identified
2.2.2	Amu Darya Petroleum Province, 1991 This study examines the region between the republics of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikstan, the second largest gas province in the C.I.S. The geography, structure, stratigraphy and petroleum geology are described and then the current production reserves and future prospects are examined.
2.2.3	Timan Pechora Basin, 1990 An overview of geology, exploration activity, production and reserves. The report provides a summary of the geography, geology, exploration and production , prospects and ultimate recoverable reserves remaining in the region.
2.3.1	The Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Siberian Platform: Angara Lena, 1993 Nepa Botuoba, 1992 Yenisey Khatanga, 1993 Baykit, 1993 Tunguska, 1993 Lena Vilvy, 1993 A study of the stratigraphy, tectonics and petroleum geology of this 370,000 sq km area, with distribution patterns of known hydrocarbon resources, and an assessment of further exploration potential, illustrated by a generous selection of lithofacies maps and correlated sections of deep stratigraphical and exploration wells. The studies were undertaken by Russian scientists and translated and published by Petroconsultants team of experts. Each volume consists of a text (Volume 1) and I or 2 boxes (volume 2) of enclosures. This study provides a massive quantity of stratigraphic data and analysis, with superb well control and cross correlation. The data is illustrated with a huge number and variety of enclosures and well logs (over 450 enclosures are included). The studies are available individually or as a set.
2.3.2	Jurassic and Basement Plays of the Eastern Part of the West Siberian Basin, 1995 The report develops a geological model for exploration for liquid hydrocarbons in Jurassic and older sequences in the eastern part of West Siberia based on a detailed analysis of proven hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs in section of that age.
2.3.3	Atlas of Paleo Tectonic and Landscape Maps of Siberian Hydrocarbon Provinces, 1995 A tectonic study of East and West Siberia comprising paleotectonic maps from Late Proterozoic to the Triassic and paleogeolandscape maps for the Late Permian Late Pliocene. Prepared by (SNIIG&MS) of Novosibirsk under the guidance of Academician V.S. Surkov.
2.3.4	West Siberia Basin Rock Atlas, 1995 A study of the undiscovered stratigraphic traps within siliciclastic units of the Jurassic section. The study covers the central and eastern hydrocarbonproducing areas of the Western Siberia Basin. 250 pages & 350 colour and black and white illustrations, including maps, cross sections, thin section hotomicrographs, core photographs, and image analysis photomicrographs.
2.3.5	Oil Fields of Western Siberia, 1992 Western Siberia is the largest and most important oil and gas producing region in Russia. This report and database provides a general outline and detailed production information for 41 selected producing fields.
2.4.1	Sakhalin A Review of the Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential, 1993 This report makes an authorative and detailed study of the regional to sub basin tectonics and stratigraphy, especially with respect to the petroleum geology. Covers 4 key sedimentary basins of the region. 73 figures and 26 enclosures.
2.4.2	Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospects of the Okhotsk Sea, 1992 Provides a summary of the tectonic evolution and stratigraphy of the region from Precambrian to Quaternary. Detailed basin by basin descriptions of the petroleum geology.
2.4.3	Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Russian Far East, 1993 A regional overview report based on information supplied by VZG/MSU Moscow. Provides an overview of the regional and basinal tectonics, stratigraphy and petroleum geology.
2.5.1	South Caspian Sea Basin, 1991 The report covers the greater South Caspian Basin and provides an in depth review of the petroleum geology, exploration history, production, reserves and undiscovered resources.
2.5.2	North Caspian Basin, 1990 The report covers geography, infrastructure, climate and logistics followed by a geological and petroleum geological review.
2.5.3	Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Pre Caspian Basin, 1993 This extensive and highly detailed study considers the petroleum geology at a regional, basinal and field scale, examines the source rocks, reservoirs and seals and their interrelationship for prospectivity.
2.5.4	An Economic, Political and Petroleum Systems Review of Potential within Disputed Areas: South Caspian Sea, 2002 Impartially examines the dispute history and looks at possible resolutions, using other disputes as case studies. Examines the petroleum geology, history of exploration and future development prospects and gives economic analysis of development factors. Written in conjunction with the International Boundaries Research Unit IBRU illustrated with 47 colour figures. Delivered as an interactive menu driven CD.
2.6.1	Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Industry, 1997 Provides a summary of the petroleum geology at regional and basinal scales, a history of the exploration within the basin and discusses previous and current upstream activity and opportunities. Illustrated with over 60 colour figures and one enclosure. Describes exploration and development opportunities for oil and natural gas.
2.6.2	Pre Caspian Rock Atlas, 1994 A study of the reservoir potential of the Pre Kungurian section of the PreCaspian basin, Kazakh sector, describing productive and non productive horizons and the Upper Paleozoic interval of fields and prospects in the region. Thin section and SEM photomicrographs, core photographs, stratigraphic columns, index maps. 650 colour illustrations. 250 pages.
2.7.1	Turkmenistan: A review of the Stratigraphy, Palaeogeography and Hydrocarbon Potential of Turkmenistan and Adjacent Areas of Southwest Kazakhstan and Southwest Uzbekistan, 1994 Covering an area of 700,000 km2, this study looks at 3 major hydrocarbon provinces: the West Turkmenia sector of the South Caspian basin, which contains both oil and gas; South Mangyshlak South Ustyurt, which is oilprone; and the gas prone Amu Darya Basin, the second largest gas province in the former Soviet Union. The study sets the hydrocarbon basins in a structural and palaeogeographic framework and includes. A detailed stratigraphic section, highlighting the main reservoir facies and facies from Lower Middle Jurassic to Neogene, with regional stratigraphic schemes represented in the form of tables. A database consisting of the stratigraphic records of 300 wells, distributed throughout the main areas of exploration interest, including stratigraphic formation depths and tested zones. An extensive bibliography, subdividing the references by stratigraphic age.
2.7.2	Turkmenistan Exploration Opportunities, 1997 The report looks at the investment opportunities offered to international oil and gas companies in terms of contract conditions and petroleum geology and hydrocarbon potential.