Building Lebanon’s Oil & Gas Industry
Establishing a solid foundation and policies to build Lebanon’s oil and gas industry.
Resolving Lebanon’s Maritime Border Disputes
Territorial disputes could prevent Lebanon from developing part of its oil and gas resources. What are resolution strategies available to Lebanon?
How Lebanon can avoid conflict over Oil & Gas
Maritime border disputes are not limited to Lebanon and Israel. A scenario involving Cyprus, Turkey and others is plausible. Resolution strategies are possible to avoid a regional conflict.
Challenges and Opportunities of Oil & Gas in Lebanon
Annahar interview with Georges Sassine – published in Arabic on May 28, 2012.
Oil & Gas in Lebanon: Corruption and Environmental Concerns
Annahar interview with Georges Sassine – published in Arabic on February 22, 2013.
Oil & Gas in Lebanon: How to Negotiate with International Oil Companies
Annahar interview with Georges Sassine – published in Arabic on April 23, 2013.
Oil & Gas in Lebanon: Diplomacy and next steps
NOW interview with Georges Sassine – published in Arabic on April 20, 2014.
Impact of lower oil prices on Lebanon
Gains and losses to Lebanon’s economy and petroleum sector from the drop in global oil prices.
Could Oil and Gas Inspire Change in Lebanon?
Vision behind the Lebanese Oil and Gas Initiative (LOGI), an NGO focused on avoiding the resource curse in Lebanon.
Reforming Lebanon’s Electricity Sector – Part 1
An overall electricity policy and privatization strategy to resolve Lebanon’s electricity crisis.
Reforming Lebanon’s Electricity Sector – Part 2
Lebanon’s electricity sector faces several choices: regulation versus deregulation; centralization versus decentralization.