Gas Shale Development in Emerging Countries (Poland, China, Australia, Argentina and South Africa) - Market Analysis, Industry Scenario and Key Companies

Argentina, Australia and Poland Emerge as Key Markets for Shale Gas Investment

Investment for shale development has been increasing in emerging countries such as Poland, Argentina, Australia, and China.

Argentina made substantial investments in shale gas, amounting to around US$2.05 billion, between 2009 and March 2013. In 2010, shale gas investment in Argentina amounted to an estimated US$513.85 MM, which increased to around US$1.42 billion in 2011. The Argentinean government has also introduced the Gas Plus Program in order to support gas shale development in the country. The program allows operators involved in shale gas development to sell natural gas at a higher price.  For more information visit: Gas Shale Development in Emerging Countries (Poland, China, Australia, Argentina and South Africa) - Market Analysis, Industry Scenario and Key Companies

In Australia, gas shale investment amounted to an estimated US$1.26 billion during the 2009-March 2013 period. In 2009, shale gas investment in Australia was estimated at around US$128 MM, which increased to around US$678.81 MM by 2012. At the end of March 2013, shale gas investment in the country was estimated at around US$376.01 MM.

In Poland, gas shale investment amounted to an estimated US$296.66 MM during the period 2009-March 2013. In 2009, shale gas investment was estimated at around US$21.33 MM. By 2012, shale gas investment had increased to around US$112.91 MM.

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Spanning over 90 pages, 14 tables and 33 figures, “Gas Shale Development in Emerging Countries (Poland, China, Australia, Argentina and South Africa) - Market Analysis, Industry Scenario and Key Companies”, report provide identification of the key trends and challenges involved in shale gas development activities in Poland, China, Australia, Argentina, South Africa, and other countries such as Ukraine, Germany, France, Brazil and India.

In addition to covering the Introduction, Overview and Development Scenario of Gas Shales Globally, Gas Shales Development in Poland, Gas Shales Development in China, Gas Shales Development in Australia, Gas Shales Development in Argentina, Gas Shales Development in South Africa, the report also presents Gas Shale Development in Ukraine, Germany, France, Brazil and India. Browse more Energy and Utilities Industry market research reports.

Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects

Norway a Driving Force of the European Region in Terms of Offshore Reserves and Development Projects - It is expected that fresh offshore development projects commencing in the next one to two years in Norway will stabilize hydrocarbon production by late 2013 or early 2014. Hydrocarbon production will then remain steady through to 2017. For more information visit: Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects

In terms of exploration activity, there were 13 new discoveries offshore Norway in 2012, possessing together about 132 MMcmoe (million cubic meters of oil equivalent) of fresh hydrocarbon reserves. The economies of both Norway and the UK have benefited from successful explorations by Statoil. Statoil has submitted plans for four new major projects, with an estimated capital expenditure of $23 billion.

There have been considerable offshore developments in Norway in the recent past. In the North Sea, Statoil plans to produce 225 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) of hydrocarbon from the Dagny oil and gas field. BP plc (BP) has commenced production from the Skarv oil and gas field, in the Norwegian Sea. The capital expenditure allocated for the project is about $7 billion.

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Spanning over 77 pages, 36 tables and 25 figures, “Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects”, provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling industry in Europe and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and major happenings in regions worldwide.

In addition to covering the Introduction to the Offshore Drilling Industry, Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 – Key Trends and Challenges and Key European Countries’ Offshore Wells and Drilling Expenditure Statistics, the report also presents Offshore Drilling Activity in Europe to 2016 – Drilling and Well Forecasts to 2016, Profiles of Major Regional Contractors. Browse more Energy and Utilities Industry market research reports.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020

The global Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) market is currently valued at $6.6 billion, an increase from $2 billion in 2006 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.01%. The growing need for industrial automating processes, the increasing share of renewable energy in many countries' power mix, and a focus on deploying smart grid projects are some of the factors that are driving this growth. For more information visit: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020

Increased investment in generating capacity additions, as well as Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure such as substations, transmission lines, distribution lines and other equipment, is expected to increase the demand for automation products such as SCADA. Although the global economic recession and the eurozone crisis resulted in the slow growth of SCADA revenues in some countries from 2008 to 2010, the situation is expected to improve in the future.

Presently, China contributes about 45.4% to the total global SCADA revenues and it is expected to continue driving the market over the forecast period. The US and the UK also contribute a considerable share. Chinese SCADA revenues increased from $1 billion in 2006 to $3 billion in 2012 at a CAGR of 20.1%, and they are expected to grow at a high rate during the forecast period as well.

Big players such as Siemens, Alstom, GE, ABB, and Rockwell Automation have the dominating share in the SCADA market worldwide. Although smaller players are providing increasing competition to the big established players, the dominating share in the SCADA market will still be held by the latter. These big players operating in the market generally provide the entire package of SCADA solutions to their clients, including the provision of hardware, software and services.

Spanning over 129 pages, 31 tables and 37 figures, “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020” report presents an in-depth assessment of the global supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) market till 2020.

In addition to covering the market overview, technology overview, growth drivers, challenges and key SCADA markets the report also presents comprehensive forecasts for the market till 2020.

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Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives

                    

The European Union (EU) has set a target for 20% of its electricity to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2020. The European Commission is also encouraging distributed energy generation in order to develop a more stable and secure electricity supply in the region. In order to realize this target, renewable energy plants are also being deployed in small capacities, which could be used to create a decentralized power generation system and ensure greater reliability. For more information visit: Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives

"The Security of Electricity Supply” (2005/89/EC) was the first directive to address smart metering systems. Article 3 of the directive states that member states should take appropriate measures to safeguard the balance between the demand for electricity and the availability of generation capacity. Following this, the EU energy package came into force, with two directives and three regulations aimed at assisting and mandating the creation of an integrated Europe-wide energy market to drive countries to adopt smart grid technology.

The EU has funded and been involved in the establishment of multiple microgrids, Electric Vehicle (EV) and other smart grid technology projects across its member countries and in 2009 mandated the installation of smart meters by 2020.

A smart cities and communications project was initiated in 2012 to provide grants to smart cities to enable them to achieve a 40% reduction target for carbon emissions by 2020, through the sustainable use and production of energy.

The US, Canada, Japan and the UK are leading countries in the EU in terms of policy and government support for smart grid technologies. The governments of these countries all employ some form of net metering system, provide support for microgrid and smart city projects, and also support the sale of EV. The UK uses time-of-use pricing available to all customers. A small number of states in the US and Canada have mandated the rollout of smart meters, and others are providing incentives or conducting pilot projects for smart meters, while others have opted out of smart meter deployment. These countries support the implementation of smart meters in their country and also have targets and incentives in place aimed at promoting smart grid technologies. Countries in the Asia-Pacific region such as India and China have recently invested in smart grid technologies in order to improve their electricity connectivity and grid stability. South Africa and Saudi Arabia are also attractive markets, but their smart grid initiatives are yet to be formulated.

Every country, while creating a smart grid roadmap or implementing a smart grid, creates its own task force or smart grid association with major stakeholders such as utilities, key equipment manufacturers, electricity market participants, research associations and government bodies. In addition, there are many international and regional tie ups between countries that support each other in terms of knowledge transfer. These agencies help to establish the policies and standards required for the promotion of the smart grid.

As yet, no set of fixed smart grid standards has been established. This is a major restraint for the development of smart grid technology as it discourages investment due to a lack of clear standards. International agencies such as the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and EU have written standards, which would help countries to develop their own standards.

Spanning over 178 pages, 17 tables and figures, “Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives” report presents an in-depth assessment of the major government policies, regulations and incentives for smart grid markets worldwide.

In addition to covering the market overview, smart grid framework, major policies & incentives of various regions the report also presents comprehensive various standards for the smart grid market market.

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Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects

                         

Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 study provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling industry in Europe and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and major happenings in regions worldwide. For more information visit: Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects

This research report provides overview and analysis of the offshore drilling industry of Europe including analysis of the historical trends and forecasts to 2016, analysis and forecasts of offshore wells drilled and offshore drilling expenditure, provides country-specific data analysis of Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands, UK, Russia, FSU and others and analyzes the opportunities and challenges in the offshore drilling industry in Europe. It aslo analyzes the competitive scenario in the offshore drilling industry in Europe.

This research report is designed to help develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about the offshore drilling industry in Europe, identify opportunities and challenges in the offshore drilling industry in Europe, increase future revenues and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in the offshore drilling industry in Europe and benchmark your operations and strategies against the major players in the offshore drilling industry in Europe.

Spanning over 77 pages, 36 tables and 25 figures, “Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects” report presents an in-depth assessment of the european offshore drilling market till 2016.

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LED Street Lights in Europe: A Bright Tomorrow

When European Union (EU) banned the use of incandescent and halogen lamps in street lights, an increased growth in LED sales has been recorded. Proven to be highly efficient, the new energy source of light is in high demand.  In achieving energy efficiency by 20%, share of renewable energy by 20% and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, the EU has taken a strong step in implementing and meeting its 20-20-20 target by 2020. With the implementation of LEDs, around 70% of energy currently used in street lighting would be saved, reveals the report.

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Many European countries are replacing their conventional street lights by Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) following the ban. As the prices of LEDs are constantly declining with improved energy efficiency, longer life span and low Operational and Maintenance (O&M) costs, LED market is thriving with success. European countries including the UK, Germany, Spain, Poland, France, the Netherlands, Croatia, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, and the Czech Republic have proven its benefits and has accelerated the LED market.

Spanning over 11 pages, and 4 tables, “LED Street Lights in Europe: A Bright Tomorrow” report covers key factors that are influencing the growth of installation of LED street lights in Europe, the role of EU and national governments in the promotion of LED street lights, and future prospects of LED lights in Europe. With Gain insights on the growth potential of LED street light sector in Europe, the report also focuses on forecasts of LED street light installations and factors impacting the growth of LED lights.

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