In the energy sector,   The expectation is for a continued decline in crude oil production, largely because of the ageing of the oil fields. However increased exploration is expected to stimulate activity in the energy services sector.
  According to industry sources, the ongoing safety upgrades and maintenance work that affected output in 2011, should be completed by the first quarter of 2012. This would allow for gas production and petro-chemical output to return to 2010 levels. The projections provide for no new plants coming on stream.