Central Asia’s importance to global energy supplies is undiminished. Russia and the Caspian region oil accounted for 15% of total 2009 world oil production (Saudi Arabia, by comparison, contributed less than 10%). Russia alone supplies over 25% of Europe’s natural gas needs. With its enormous hydrocarbon reserves, production capacity, and distribution infrastructure, the region will play a leading part in the global scene for decades to come.

But when it comes to reliable data, Central Asia remains obscure. The Data Guide to Russian and Caspian Oil & Gas is the best way to get an accurate picture of what’s going on with, detailed and up-to-date data, as well as historical time series that provide a clear picture of the longer-term trends and serve as the backbone for accurate forecasts.