Despite these severe cutbacks, with aforementioned drilling improvements, all expect to maintain or slightly increase gas production for 2013.

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We can attribute much of these improvements to improving macroeconomic conditions and growth in international travel as business activity recovers and duty-free shops increase perfume sales at airports and ports.

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