Energy

The energy industry in the UAE is highly dependent on the hydrocarbon sector. Most of the electricity is generated using natural gas and the rest through other fossil fuels. The demand for oil and gas is envisaged to rise steadily driven by the increase in the demand for electricity during the forecast period. The government is likely to make inves...

The Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) economies have been heavily dependent on the hydrocarbon sector, which accounts for a large part of their export earnings and government revenue. However, the GCC nations are striving to diversify and reduce the risks that stem from their economic dependence on the oil and gas sectors, which, although lucrative, ...

The expansion of LNG trains in 2011 by the major LNG producers in Qatar (Ras Gas and Qatar gas) has increased the production and export capacity of LNG. Increase in the world's demand for LNG and various long term contracts signed by the country to supply LNG are expected to drive the economic growth of Qatar in 2011 and beyond. Investments have be...

The Indian energy industry is moving through a challenging phase. The country's energy demand has been growing at a rapid rate due to growing population, industrialization, urbanization and economic growth. By 2020, Indias demand for commercial energy is expected to increase by more than 2.5 times compared to the 2005 levels. Energy market reform...

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...

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...

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 service covers key political and policy developments in Poland and analyzes their impact on the Polish energy Industry. Specifically it presents developments in privitization and liberalization, energy policy reforms and fiscal initiatives which are likely to the influence the polish energy industry.

This report on the energy industry in Germany covers the economic importance of the industry, its structure, and segments from 1997 to 2007. The energy supply segment covered in the report includes domestic energy production and energy trade in primary energy sources such as coal, petroleum, natural gas, renewable energy, and nuclear power. The ene...