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Sea Asia: China poised for dominance of the offshore market

The demand for oil and gas will increase markedly over the next 30 years and more than half will be delivered to Asia and Pacific. Consequently, China is now ready to win market shares even though there are still obstacles to overcome.
Photo: Ole Jørgen Bratland/Statoil
Photo: Ole Jørgen Bratland/Statoil
BY TENNA SCHOER

SINGAPORE: While many of the delegates at Asia’s biggest shipping conference Sea Asia are down in the mouth due to the crisis within the industry, the tone was somewhat more upbeat during the afternoon discussion of the offshore market in Asia.

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