31.01.10 Caspian Focus January issue: Table of contents

KAZAKHSTAN
> Kazakhstan puts the squeeze on oil companies for higher taxes
> Tough talking continues on Karachaganak Phase 3 development
> Budget cut sought for Kashagan
> First nephew gets security post
> KMG increases sales and profits in 2009
> KMG EP finalises Petrokazakhstan deal
> Kulekeev makes surprise comeback
> KMG management team
> TCO ends gas flaring
> Petrom buys local firm.

TURKMENISTAN
> Service companies win contracts to tap supergiant gas field
> One personality cult replaces another: Berdymuhamedov orders destruction of famous landmark
> Oil minister fired after three months in post
> Gas pipeline to Iran opened.

AZERBAIJAN
> Gas exports get a boost
> UAE firm signs PSC to revive old fields
> Oil production up 13% thanks to ACG boost
> Socar Trading hires ACG team.

REGIONAL FOCUS
> Batumi fights competition
> CPC raises shipments ahead of expansion.

IRAN
> Shipments to Neka slump
> Gasoline shippers yield to pressure.