Energy

Energy security, energy efficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy sources are some of the focus areas of the 11th Chinese Five-Year Plan. The plan aims to reduce the energy consumption per unit of GDP by 20 percent by the year 2010. China is making efforts to secure energy supply from domestic and international sources, by increasing th...

The Brazilian government has been supporting the expansion of hydropower projects in Brazil. Natural gas-fired generating capacity in the country could increase to 13,000 MW by the year 2017. Domestic participants cater to only 40.0 percent of the total demand of the energy industry. Hence import of technology and equipment from different countries...

The Russian economy is dominated by a dynamic energy profile comprising of huge reserves of oil, gas and coal. The various reforms and privatisation in these sectors have accelerated the generation and distribution of energy. The main highlight is Russia's focus on the nuclear power expansion which has led to the birth of a large number of power r...

Lulas administration has made substantial progress towards achieving economic stability in Brazil by the induction of pension reform and the move to flexible exchange rates. Brazils international relations with developed economies making a gateway in terms of its trade relations. The FDI strategy of Brazil favoured the of foreign investors in ene...

The Russian energy industry plays an important role in the growth of economy. Energy exports contributes nearly half of the total exports from Russia and has resulted in increased foreign exchange reserves since 2000. Privatisation and the other reform initiatives undertaken by the Government, have had a positive impact on the energy industry and r...

Polish energy profile is dominated by coal as it has huge coal reserves; however it is still not sufficient to satisfy the countrys energy demand. Economic stability, environmental quality, and resource sustainability are shifting Polish consumption trends toward natural gas and renewables. The Polish energy infrastructure is old and is ineffectiv...

The energy industry in Russia accounts for a quarter of GDP and contributes nearly half of the export revenue. Due to political unrest in other energy suppliers Russia is expected to play increasing role in the world energy market. Energy industry in Russia is expected to undergo major changes due to changes in the policy environment and increased ...

Polish energy industry has undergoing a number of changes which is likely to change current market structure. Key initiatives undertaken by the government as part of the reforms in the industry are privatization, establishment of new regulatory bodies. Transportation and residential demand for energy is likely to drive the industry growth. Energy...

This research provides an understanding of the maintenance repair and overhaul requirements and strategies of Industrial Power plants in Western Europe, as well as the key strategic opportunities and players within this sector.