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<title>MindBranch: Energy</title>
<description>Energy market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2378.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 324199. This 153-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run    Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization    2012 Outlook domestic and international       Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2310.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 333132. This 154-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2247.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 325192. This 161-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Market for Batteries</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R460-189.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[While the United States is in the midst of an economic slowdown, for the consumer electronics market it's still a case of &ldquo;go, gadget, go!&rdquo; The appetite for electronic devices of all kinds is running rampant, spurring innovation in the battery market to meet the needs of high drain devices. SBI estimates that the total U.S. battery market rose two percent over the 2006 level of $7.9 billion to $8.1 billion, with the primary & rechargeable battery market specifically estimated to grow in spite of challenging economic times at a CAGR of four percent through 2012. 
This Specialists in Business Information (SBI) report contains data and analysis describing the U.S. market for batteries, with a specific focus on general household use batteries sold at mass market and a secondary focus on consumer product use batteries such as those used in personal electronics. The total market number, however, does consider the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2529.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 333415. This 166-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Primary Battery Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2584.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Primary Battery Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 335912. This 151-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Storage Battery Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2583.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Storage Battery Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 335911. This 155-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2581.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 335313. This 157-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2567.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334515. This 158-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement     ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2564.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334512. This 154-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement     ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Printed and Thin Film Photovoltaics and Batteries</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R449-80.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Silicon photocells are seen in many places but the technology is limited. Crystalline silicon will never give tightly rollable devices let alone transparent ones or even low cost power generation on flexible substrates.
   
Fortunately there are many new alternatives. Proprietary nano-particle silicon printing processes are developed by companies such as innovalight and Kovio and it promises many of the photovoltaic features that conventional silicon can never achieve. It can be printed reel to reel on stainless steel or other high temperature substrates.
   
However, most of the work on the next generation of photovoltaics is directed at printing onto low cost flexible polymer film and ultimately on common packaging materials.    The main contenders are currently:  
 CIGS 
 CdTe 
 DSSC 
 Organic Photovoltaics 
 
Several companies, universities and research institutes are hard at work in different development stages of these technologies with large scale plants being built across the globe.  
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2528.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 333414. This 154-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2511.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 332410. This 151-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Petroleum Refineries Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2459.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Petroleum Refineries Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 324110. This 164-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>HVAC and Plumbing Contractors</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1334.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The annual revenues of the utility contractor industry in the US are more than $75 billion. This highly fragmented industry includes 40,000 mostly privately held companies that operate from a single location, and have annual sales under $5 million each. Companies that work mainly in the residential market are usually small, while large companies, including EMCOR Group and Comfort Systems USA, work mainly in the commercial field.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for services depends partly on new residential and commercial construction, but demand for maintenance and repair work is substantial. Larger companies may have a competitive advantage winning large projects that require design work and installation, and can provide services to corporations in several markets. Large companies operate through semi-autonomous local units. Profitability depends on the volume of work a company can acquire, since most costs are fixed.   PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  HVAC contractors install and service furnaces; air conditioning (AC) units; fans; ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Oil and Gas Exploration and Production</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1337.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The oil and gas exploration and production industry consists of about 7,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $260 billion. Major companies include Murphy Oil, Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy, Anadarko Petroleum, and Occidental Petroleum. The industry is moderately fragmented: 10 percent of companies generate 60 percent of revenue.    This industry segment does not include transmission, refining, or retailing of petroleum and natural gas products.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by economic activity, population growth, and energy efficiency levels for residential, industrial, and transportational uses of oil and gas.  Profitability of individual companies is driven by the success rate of new wells drilled and the ability to increase production from existing wells.  Large companies have an advantage in access to capital, including the ability to buy or merge smaller companies.  Small companies compete by focusing on a few geographic areas and developing expertise within those areas.  The ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Petroleum Refining</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1341.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[About 145 petroleum refineries operate in the US, owned by 60 companies, with combined annual revenue of $160 billion. Large refiners include Valero, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, BP, and Chevron. Annual revenue fluctuates substantially because of the shifting price of crude oil. The industry is highly concentrated: the five largest refiners hold about 50 percent of all US refining capacity.   COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand, largely driven by US consumption of gas and diesel fuel, has been relatively flat in recent years. The profitability of refineries depends on efficient operations and the best mixture of products. Although there are significant economies of scale in refinery operations, a small refinery can compete effectively with large ones if it's located in a favorable market area, or if it produces specialty products that are in high demand. The industry is highly automated: average annual revenue per worker is over $3 million.  PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major products are gasoline (60 ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Petroleum Wholesale Distribution</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1342.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The wholesale distribution of petroleum products in the US includes about 5,300 companies with annual revenue of around $300 billion. Revenue can vary significantly from year to year because the price of crude oil can vary by 50 percent within a year. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies hold more than 70 percent of the market. A typical wholesaler has annual revenue between $1 and $25 million.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for petroleum comes mainly from automobile and truck use and home heating. Profitability is determined by the spread between purchase price and selling price and on the volume of product. Most companies are local and operate a single bulk station  (tank farm), although the large companies may operate a dozen facilities and serve several states. There are economies of scale because large wholesale purchasers generally can negotiate bigger price discounts from suppliers, and because the fixed cost of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Battery Manufacture</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-1320.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US battery manufacturing industry includes about 125 companies with combined annual revenue of about $6 billion.   Major companies are Exide Technologies, Energizer, and Spectrum Brands (Rayovac).  Divisions of large electronic companies such as Sony also manufacture batteries.  The industry is highly concentrated:  the largest eight companies have about 75 percent market share and the largest 50 have over 98 percent.    COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand depends primarily on the level of activity in the automotive and electronic sectors of the economy.  Personal income drives new battery purchases in consumer goods, while consumer usage levels drive demand for replacement batteries.  Large companies have advantages in efficiency of operations and economies of scale.   Smaller producers compete by focusing on specialized product offerings and superior customer service.   Annual revenue per employee is about $240,000.    PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY  Major product categories are storage ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Slovakia Power Report Q2 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-3060.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The new Slovakia Power Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 1.62% of CentralEastern Europe (CEE) regional power generation by 2012, and remain a net exporter of electricity toneighbouring states such as Hungary. BMI&rsquo;s CEE power generation estimate for 2007 is 2,083 terawatthours (TWh), representing an increase of 3.84% over the previous year. We are forecasting a rise inregional generation to 2,538TWh by 2012, representing an increase of 26.49%.   CEE thermal power generation in 2007 is estimated by BMI at 1,293TWh, accounting for 62.1% of thetotal electricity supplied in the region. Our forecast for 2012 is 1,577TWh, implying 22.6% growth thatleaves unchanged the market share of thermal generation to 62.1% - in spite of environmental concernsthat should be promoting renewables, hydro-electricity and nuclear generation. Slovakia&rsquo;s thermalgeneration in 2007 is estimated at 10.11TWh, or 0.78% of the regional total. By 2012, the country isexpected to account for 0.77% ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Kazakhstan Power Report Q2 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-3062.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The new Kazakhstan Power Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 4.48% ofCentral and Eastern European (CEE) regional power generation by 2012. BMI&rsquo;s CEE power generationestimate for 2007 is 2,083 terawatt hours (twh), representing an increase of 3.84% over the previous year.We are forecasting a rise in regional generation to 2,538twh by 2012, representing an increase of 26.49%.CEE thermal power generation in 2007 is estimated by BMI at 1,293twh, accounting for 62.1% of thetotal electricity supplied in the region. Our forecast for 2012 is 1,577twh, implying 22.6% growth thatleaves unchanged the market share of thermal generation to 62.1% - in spite of environmental concernsthat should be promoting renewables, hydro-electricity and nuclear generation. Kazakhstan&rsquo;s thermalgeneration in 2007 is estimated at 66.2twh, or 5.12% of the regional total. By 2012, the country isexpected to account for 5.95% of thermal generation.   For Kazakhstan, coal is the dominant fuel, accounting for ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hungary Power Report Q2 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-3063.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The new Hungary Power Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 1.85% of Centraland Eastern European (CEE) regional power generation by 2012, and to remain a net importer ofelectricity from neighbouring states. BMI&rsquo;s CEE power generation estimate for 2007 is 2,083 terawatthours (TWh), representing an increase of 3.84% over the previous year. We are forecasting a rise inregional generation to 2,538TWh by 2012, representing an increase of 26.49%.   CEE thermal power generation in 2007 is estimated by BMI at 1,293TWh, accounting for 62.1% of thetotal electricity supplied in the region. Our forecast for 2012 is 1,577TWh, implying 22.6% growth thatleaves unchanged the market share of thermal generation to 62.1% - in spite of environmental concernsthat should be promoting renewables, hydro-electricity and nuclear generation. Hungary&rsquo;s thermalgeneration in 2007 is estimated at 23.7TWh, or 1.84% of the regional total. By 2012, the country isexpected to account for 1.82% of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine Power Report Q2 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-3059.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The new Ukraine Power Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 9.77% of CEEregional power generation by 2012, and to remain a modest net exporter of electricity to neighbouringstates. BMI&rsquo;s CEE power generation estimate for 2007 is 2,083 terawatt hours (twh), representing anincrease of 3.84% over the previous year. We are forecasting a rise in regional generation to 2,538twh by2012, representing an increase of 26.49%.   CEE thermal power generation in 2007 is estimated by BMI at 1,293twh, accounting for 62.1% of thetotal electricity supplied in the region. Our forecast for 2012 is 1,577twh, implying 22.6% growth thatleaves unchanged the market share of thermal generation to 62.1% - in spite of environmental concernsthat should be promoting renewables, hydro-electricity and nuclear generation. Ukraine&rsquo;s thermalgeneration in 2007 is estimated at 92.9twh, or 7.18% of the regional total. By 2012, the country isexpected to account for 7.65% of thermal generation.   For ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Market Competitive Intensity (MCI): Italy</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-32197.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's Market Competitive Intensity Index (MCI) is a robust framework for measuring and benchmarking the development of competitiveness and market conditions in a range of gas and electricty markets. The MCI assessment draws on nine underlying metrics grouped into three broad clusters: Market framework; Supplier Push and Customer Pull.   Scope   Insight into the current levels of competitiveness in the gas and power markets of the EU 27 and 6 related markets. Analysis of the commercial opportunities and threats in the selected markets both currently and in 2010. A benchmarking of the factors driving competition and market entry in the gas and power sectors of the selected markets.    Highlights   Datamonitor's MCI Index offers a robust framework for measuring the development of utility Market Competitive Intensity. MCI scores are calculated using two different methods. The first, the simple weighted average (additive) measure shows overall competitive intensity. The second, the multipliative method, is more complex. It ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Market Competitive Intensity (MCI): Switzerland</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-32212.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's Market Competitive Intensity Index (MCI) is a robust framework for measuring and benchmarking the development of competitiveness and market conditions in a range of gas and electricty markets. The MCI assessment draws on nine underlying metrics grouped into three broad clusters: Market framework; Supplier Push and Customer Pull.   Scope   Insight into the current levels of competitiveness in the gas and power markets of the EU 27 and 6 related markets. Analysis of the commercial opportunities and threats in the selected markets both currently and in 2010. A benchmarking of the factors driving competition and market entry in the gas and power sectors of the selected markets.    Highlights   Datamonitor's MCI Index offers a robust framework for measuring the development of utility Market Competitive Intensity. MCI scores are calculated using two different methods. The first, the simple weighted average (additive) measure shows overall competitive intensity. The second, the multipliative method, is more complex. It ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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