Oil, gas adviser to the world

Competition squeezes government take of oil and gas revenues

Larry Persily

Petroleum News Juneau Correspondent

Pedro van Meurs has advised Alaska on oil and gas tax policy since 1996, bringing more than 30 years of international knowledge to the state. This second in a three-part series tells what he thinks of worldwide oil and gas issues.

Pedro van Meurs has seen a lot of changes in world oil and gas markets, but none so obvious — or long lasting — as one that started to take hold in 1986. Before that turning point, he said, the government share of petro-dollars was increasing. Then world oil prices collapsed and governments started....

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Long-term oil at $20 to $25

Governments need to adapt

Gas in same situation as oil

Van Meurs advises, then leaves decisions to public officials

The software sounds rich