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The New Kings of Crude: China, India, and the Global Struggle for Oil in Sudan and South Sudan Paperback – 16 Jan. 2014

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3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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In the past decade, the need for oil in Asia's new industrial powers, China and India, has grown dramatically. The need for oil in Asia's new industrial powers, China and India, has grown dramatically. The New Kings of Crude takes the reader from the dusty streets of an African capital to Asia's glistening corporate towers to provide a first look at how the world's rising economies established new international oil empires in Sudan, amid one of Africa's longest-running and deadliest civil wars. For over a decade, Sudan fuelled the international rise of Chinese and Indian national oil companies. But the political turmoil surrounding the historic division of Africa's largest country, with the birth of South Sudan, challenged Asia's oil giants to chart a new course. Luke Patey weaves together the stories of hardened oilmen, powerful politicians, rebel fighters, and human rights activists to show how the lure of oil brought China and India into Sudan - only later to ensnare both in the messy politics of a divided country. His book also introduces the reader to the Chinese and Indian oilmen and politicians who were willing to become entangled in an African civil war in the pursuit of the world's most coveted resource. It offers a portrait of the challenges China and India are increasingly facing as emerging powers in the world.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1849042942
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1849042949
  3. Publisher
    C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
  4. Publication date
    16 Jan. 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    21.34 x 2.29 x 13.72 cm
  7. Print length
    356 pages
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"As Mr Patey writes, despite worsening returns and growing unease, Sudan remains the 'largest overseas achievement' of the state-owned oil companies of both China and India. [...] Patey's book has pen-portraits of the individuals who spearheaded and maintained exploration programmes in Sudan, ... the new kings of crude [who] may yet have a role in trying to quell the violence in the two Sudans."--The Economist

"Over thirty-five years, Sudan has been a crucible for both American and Asian oil policies: not only have Sudan s war and government been deeply influenced by the politics and finance of oil, but the battles over Sudan's oil production have had a remarkable influence on the global petroleum business. Luke Patey's remarkable book an indispensable and comprehensive account of the encounter between big oil and Sudan includes important new material on China's strategy of internationalizing oil production and India's seminal but under-recognized entry into the global oil business."--Alex de Waal, Executive Director, The World Peace Foundation at the Fletcher School, Tufts University

"An intricately researched book ... Patey's mastery of the subject is clear, and this long-form analysis is a welcome addition to a surprisingly empty bookshelf on the subject. ... The New Kings of Crude is written in a personable and character-driven style, making it accessible to the general reader and those with an academic interest. Its greatest strength, however, is that it provides a comprehensive history to the never-ending complexities of Sudanese politics which continue to dictate events to this day."--Think Africa Press

"To grasp the new world of oil, you must plumb China's role in Africa. Only, no one has penetrated it until Luke Patey in his very welcome new book."-Steve LeVine, author, The Oil and the Glory

"Luke Patey has written a thoroughly engaging book on the impact of Africa's longest-running civil wars in Sudan on the global ambitions of Chinese and Indian national oil companies. He lucidly explores how this now divided country shaped and constrained the aspirations of these oil giants, and explains excellently the influence and limitations of Asia's two powerful countries, particularly China, on their national oil companies."-Comfort Ero, Africa Program Director, International Crisis Group

"Rather than describing a passive engagement with external actors that so often is used to define African countries' policies, this book offers a refreshing look at Africa's direct engagement and influence through its civil wars, rebellions, trade, and resources--proving an indispensable read for a clear understanding of the issues surrounding Sudan and South Sudan's current crisis."-- LSE Review of Books

"Presents a solid, exhaustive account of how Sudan, while allowing China?and India to expand their international footprints, proved a coming-of-age for both. The scholarship is obvious, but Patey also tells a cracking tale."--Petroleum Economist

'The New Kings of Crude is a clear-eyed account of the machinations of the newest players in the global oil business... Patey sketches deft portraits of the principal personalities and institutions that shaped the development of the petroleum sector in Sudan, China and India.' -- Business Standard

"Patey's core message is surely a sound one: "China" and "India" are not monolithic actors; even state corporations have their own internal dynamics, and their own interests, and have limited leverage over the sovereign governments with which they deal. The "new kings of crude" rest uneasily on their thrones." -- Justin Willis, African Affairs

"An important, rigorously researched and fully documented book ...[that] will undoubtedly become the standard reference text for those interested in the history and evolution of the oil industry in Sudan and South Sudan and the implications it has for the political economy of those countries... the latter part of the book reads more like a thriller [than] a detailed history book, engaging and absorbing the reader in the complexities it illuminates." -- Pádraig Carmody, China Quarterly

"This is a readable book. ...Patey's core message is surely a sound one: 'China' and 'India' are not monolithic actors; even state corporations have their own internal dynamics, and their own interests, and have limited leverage over the sovereign governments with which they deal. The new "kings of crude" rest uneasily on their thrones." -- Justin Willis, African Affairs

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- Weaves together the stories of hardened oilmen, powerful politicians, rebel fighters and human rights activists into a compelling narrative that has never before been told

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd (16 Jan. 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1849042942
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1849042949
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.34 x 2.29 x 13.72 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Luke A. Patey

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Luke Patey is a senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Financial Times, Wired, The Guardian, The Hindu, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Policy.

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John Kemp
5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected delight
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2014
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I bought this on a whim and it proved to be a real gem. Patey blends deep insight into the politics and economics of the oil industry with a humane interest in the society of one of Africa's most forgotten country's and vivid writing that brings to life the society and intrigue of Sudan. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the oil industry
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Manx_Giraffe
4.0 out of 5 stars An informative, but detached look at Sudans oil history
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2015
A very in depth look at the history of the Sudanese oil industry through its ongoing, strained international relations going from the initial efforts of Chevron and Total through to the Chinese (CNPC) and Indian (OVL) efforts right up to today through the various civil wars and the splitting of the two countries.
A good pace is kept though all this and a great sense is given of the various viewpoints of each of the main players including the western opinion, though it can seem a bit too detached at times and would benefit from some more witnesses within the countries and companies. As an impartial view though it is an excellent one that leaves you informed but keeps you interested.
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Anne Pajamaki
5.0 out of 5 stars Fighting for Oil
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2014
Luke Patey outlines the countries and companies that have been involved in the exploitation of the large oil reserves in the country of Sudan.
The American oil company, Chevron, was the first. It began drilling for oil in Southern Sudan and eventually built an oil pipeline to Port Sudan on the Red Sea.
Sudan is a very volatile country. Even after oil was discovered in 1978, chaos erupted. The rebels created many problems for the Chevron workers, killing some American employees. Chevron eventually left the area and it was replaced by Chinese and East Indian oil companies.
South Sudan became a separate country in 2011. This created more problems with Sudan because most of the oil reserves were in the south.
Based on his travels to Sudan, Luke Patey gives all the details of Africa's longest civil war and the repercussions on the world's oil production.
I am pleased to recommend this book to students of world politics. Len Anderson, Thunder Bay, Canada
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FLORENCE ISOVIC
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener!
Reviewed in the United States on 5 October 2014
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A very informative book, well written and hard to put down once you start reading it.
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Akshay
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece in dissecting oil companies, the state and ...
Reviewed in India on 28 December 2014
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A masterpiece in dissecting oil companies, the state and their strategies in gaining a foothold in Sudan's oil haven. Gives a real perspective in understanding how internal conflict along with human right violations and external political pressures shaped the oil industry in Sudan.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 13 November 2017
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Great inside observations and analysis.
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Atul Rawat
3.0 out of 5 stars this book was a good starting
Reviewed in India on 14 December 2016
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I have never followed Sudan, this book was a good starting point
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RA
4.0 out of 5 stars Well researched but written with a slight inferior bias towards ...
Reviewed in India on 28 March 2015
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Well researched but written with a slight inferior bias towards Asian oil co.s and their strategies are not well understood perhaps as a result of talking mainly to western academics
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