EDITOR'S NOTE

摘要

WE FOCUS ON North Africa for our cover story in this issue.Egypt,with the Zohr gas field in particular,has been the scene of a flurry of activity in the region.With its close proximity to the Middle East and Europe,North Africa is a strategically important part of the hydrocarbons world.Despite significant political challenges in Libya,there is plenty of good news coming out of Egypt,Algeria,Tunisia and Morocco,as these four countries seek to advance their economies with the benefits of developing natural resources.