The International Petroleum Encyclopedia (IPE) has been the premier research tool for the petroleum and energy industries for over 40 years. The ""2007 IPE"" became the Axiom Business Book Awards' gold medal choice for Best Reference Book, and now it's time for the next round. ""The 2008 International Petroleum Encyclopedia"" is ready to continue the winning legacy. The contents include: Atlas, country reports on 118 nations including new entries for Namibia, Jordan, Paraguay and Cyprus; Key Stats; Statistics from the Oil & Gas Journal and BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2007; Chronology of Events; Guest Essay; Directory of national oil companies and energy ministries.