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Senoro-Donggi-Matindok Natural Gas Development Project Comprehensive Report : Integrated Analysis from Upstream to Downstream
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Introduction From the summer of 2014 until the completion of construction and the handover of gas commissioning in 2015, I was permanently stationed at the Senoro CPP (Central Processing Plant) as the construction manager for PT TRIPATRA, the EPC contractor. This project established a fully integrated value chain, spanning from upstream gas field development…
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LNG Market Data Analysis Report: Four-Week Summary (June 19 – July 10, 2025)
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Three Critical Findings Revealing Fundamental Market Transformation 1. Abnormal Surge in Shipping Costs Reshapes Price Structure The most significant change over these four weeks was the extraordinary 67.49% surge in LNG vessel charter rates. The week of July 3rd witnessed an unprecedented spike from 16,117 USD/day to 25,526 USD/day, representing an increase of over…
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Natural Gas Pricing Mechanisms: Complete Analysis of GOG Theory and Reality
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Natural Gas Pricing Mechanisms: The GOG Revolution and Its Reality Natural gas pricing mechanisms have undergone a fundamental transformation over the past three decades, with Gas-on-Gas Competition (GOG¹) emerging as the dominant theoretical framework for modern energy markets. Understanding these natural gas pricing mechanisms is crucial for comprehending how global energy markets function today.…
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The Economic Dominance Structure of the US Global Military Base Network-The Ultimate Investment Return Model for Global Military Deployment
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Abstract This study analyses the US deployment of 251,407 military personnel and 412 bases across 45 countries not as “military costs” but as an “investment return system.” Detailed verification reveals that of the total overseas deployment cost of $71.2 billion, $15.5 billion (21.8%) is borne by host countries, with most of this burden creating…
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Comprehensive Comparative Analysis of Ammonia and Hydrogen Value Chains: Global Strategic Choice Guidelines
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Chapter 1: Executive Summary – Fundamental Findings of Phased Transition Strategy The detailed analysis in this report has clarified the essential characteristics of both ammonia and hydrogen value chains. The most important finding is the phased transition structure where ammonia functions as both a transitional energy source and the optimal transport medium for hydrogen.…
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Empirical Analysis of National Responses to the 2025 Middle East Crisis: The Reality of Sectarian Politics and the Consequences of Great Power Competition
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Chapter 1: The Realist Transformation of Gulf Oil States Saudi Arabia: Irreversible Shift to Economic Pragmatism Saudi Arabia’s response reflects the fundamental change in strategic thinking the country has experienced over the past five years. The Foreign Ministry’s statement “condemning and denouncing the violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran” appears…
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Inside the Diplomatic Breakdown Leading to America’s Iran Nuclear Attack: A Multi-Factor Analysis
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Prologue: A Policy Shift Driven by Multiple Converging Factors On June 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a historic turning point as America directly joined the Israel-Iran war. This decision resulted from multiple complex and interrelated factors: the failure of Erdoğan’s mediation efforts, Netanyahu’s consistent military…
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Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Oil Major Assets in the Iranian Crisis
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Introduction On June 19, 2025, Shell CEO Wael Sawan warned in Tokyo that “if the Strait of Hormuz were blocked, it would have a tremendous impact on global trade.” The blockade of this strait, through which approximately one-quarter of the world’s crude oil transactions pass, would have completely different impacts on each oil major…
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