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<title>MindBranch: Industrial Markets</title>
<description>Industrial Markets 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>Floor Coverings</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3213.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The floor coverings industry in the US includes about 1,000 manufacturers; 3,000 wholesalers; and 15,000 retailers; with annual end-user flooring sales of more than $20 billion. Major manufacturers include Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries, Beaulieu Group, and Armstrong World Industries. Large retail franchise chains include Flooring America, Lumber Liquidators, and Carpet One. The industry is concentrated at the manufacturing end, where the four largest companies hold close to 60 percent of the market, and highly fragmented at the retail end, where the top 50 companies hold just 10 percent.   Please see the Wood Flooring Manufacture profile for further information on hardwood flooring.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand for floor coverings depends on residential and commercial real estate construction and home sales, which can be cyclical. With many costs fixed, profitability of individual companies depends on their volume of business. There are large economies of scale in manufacturing and distribution. Annual revenue per employee at large ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Packaging Equipment Machinery Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11462.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The European Packaging Equipment Machinery Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Packaging Equipment Machinery Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 1000 European Packaging Equipment Machinery Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each organisation, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Petroleum Refining Industry Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3468-11463.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Global Petroleum Refining Industry Report Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.  Do you know.... The top 7 best trading partners in the industry? Which company has the highest sales growth? Which companies have the highest levels of debt?  This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Petroleum Refining Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 150 Global Petroleum Refineries is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each Petroleum Refinery, including details of;    Sales growth    Trading stability   Profitability    Employee performance   Level of debt   Gearing ratio&rsquo;s   Creditor Exposure   Performance ratio&rsquo;s   Overall financial rating  Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company&rsquo;s own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company&rsquo;s success just as ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Thin Film Solar Cells</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3456-368.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The Sun, believed by the mankind to be just a mere centerpiece of the solar system in which we live is in reality not just a unit but an entire symphonic system which was in place much before the first humans ever walked on planet earth. This system which has been the primary energy source for origin of life on earth is in fact very well adequately positioned by nature to fulfill the needs of energy for humans for many more centuries to come. 
  
An effort by humans to harness this abundant source of energy available around us has manifested in the form solar energy being converted to many applications as diverse as heat channelizing, electricity conversion, electro mechanical applications and many more as these. The dream of solar energy for human applications was realized in the early part of this century by the invention of solar cells ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Energy-Efficient Home Renovations Market, Part 3: HVAC &amp; Roofing</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R460-219.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Green building is no longer just a fad; in fact, energy-efficient remodeling and renovating is one of the few aspects of the U.S. construction business that still holds a positive outlook in the midst of the economic turmoil in 2009.   

The U.S. residential construction market was $363 billion in 2008, down 41% from its high of $620 billion in 2006.  The home renovations market was $188 billion in 2008, down 18% percent from 2007.  But SBI estimates that the home energy efficiency renovations market in the U.S. was $21 billion in 2008; down only 13% percent from 2007&rsquo;s $24 billion.   

Remodeling to improve a home&rsquo;s energy efficiency instead of buying a new home has become a preferred option in today&rsquo;s market.  In fact, the National Association of Home Builders found that 32% of home builders also provided remodeling services in 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Analyzing Gas to Liquids Market</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3456-372.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The GTL industry can be viewed as an alternative to oil refining. The basic technology of the industry dates back to 1923 when two German scientists, Franz Fischer and Hans Tropsch (FT), invented a process that could convert natural gas to a hydrocarbon mixture which could then be upgraded into petroleum products. The FT technology provides an alternative to traditional crude oil refining, as liquid petroleum products, most notably diesel fuel, can be produced from a non-liquid input, natural gas.
  
Aruvian's R'search brings you an in-depth focus on the emerging technology of Gas to Liquids. The report focuses on all aspects of the Fischer Tropsch process, conversion processes utilized on natural gas, the major companies which are investing in this technology, the reasons for investing in GTL and the investment scenario in the technology, and the financial difficulties faced during financing of projects.
  
The report looks at the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Plastic Containers</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1041.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US plastic containers for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, resin and product segmentation, packaging industry overview, environmental and regulatory issues, product development, market environment, resin and product forecasts, industry composition and leading participants. Resin segments cover polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and other resins; products include bottles and jars and other plastic containers.  This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Silicon</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1056.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US silicon for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, product and application segmentation, global overview, trade, market environment, product and application forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Product segments include ferrosilicon and other silicon alloys, and silicon metal; application segments cover ferrosilicon and other silicon alloy end uses (steel production, and cast iron production and other end uses) and silicon metal end uses (chemical industry, and aluminum alloys and other end uses).  This 18 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Titanium</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1055.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US titanium metal for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, product and market segmentation, characteristics of titanium alloys, technology, global overview, trade, market environment, market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Products reviewed consist of titanium sponge, scrap, ingots and mill products; markets covered include aerospace and other markets.  This 19 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Industrial Coatings</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1049.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US industrial coating demand for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, formulationt and market segmentation, environmental and regulatory considerations, market environment, formulation and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Formulation segments include water-based, solvent-based, powder and other coating formulations.  Market segments include manufacturing, and maintenance and specialty markets.  This 17 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Fluorochemicals</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1047.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US fluorochemical demand for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include market size, product and market segmentation, environmental and regulatory considerations, global overview, market environment, product and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Product segments cover fluorocarbons, inorganics and specialties, and fluoropolymers; market segments include refrigerants, aluminum production, blowing agents, components and other markets. This 19 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Freedonia Focus on Plastic Film</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R761-1043.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report discusses US plastic film for the years 2003 and 2008, with forecasts for 2013.  Topics covered include resin and market segmentation, packaging trends, environmental and regulatory considerations, technology and product developments, market environment, resin and market forecasts, industry composition and leading participants.  Resin segments include low density polyethylene film, high density polyethylene film, polypropylene film and other plastic film resins; market segments cover food packaging, nonfood packaging, secondary packaging and nonpackaging.  This 20 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Israel Oil and Gas  Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8627.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The latest Israel Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 2.40% of MiddleEast (ME) regional oil demand by 2013, while making no appreciable contribution to rising oil supply.  Regional oil use of 8.24mn b/d in 2001 rose to 11.25mn b/d in 2008. It should average 11.30mn b/d in2009 and then rise to around 12.17mn b/d by 2013. Regional oil production was 22.87mn b/d in 2001,and in 2008 averaged 26.29mn b/d. It is set to rise to 28.01mn b/d by 2013. Oil exports are growingsteadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001, the region wasexporting an average 14.63mn b/d. This total had risen to 15.04mn b/d in 2008 and is forecast to reach15.84mn b/d by 2013. Iraq has the greatest production growth potential, followed by Qatar.  In terms of natural gas, the region consumed 391.5bcm n 2008, with demand of 512.8bcm targeted ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Crop Protection China Market Opportunities and Challenges</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3539-252.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[China is a traditional agricultural country, with a total area of 5,000 billion square meters stricken by plant diseases and insect pests each year. With only 7% of the world&rsquo;s arable land, China has fed 22% of the world&rsquo;s population, which is a great marvel in history. How do Chinese people achieve this? One answer is making good use of crop protection.   
China is a traditional agricultural country, with a total area of 5,000 billion square meters stricken by plant diseases and insect pests each year. With only 7% of the world&rsquo;s arable land, China has fed 22% of the world&rsquo;s population, which is a great marvel in history. How do Chinese people achieve this? One answer is making good use of crop protection. 
  
Crop protection is widely applied across the world and plays important roles in guaranteeing the safety of agricultural production and the quality of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>China's Polysilicon Market in Solar Photovoltaic Industry</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3539-253.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Global hiking price of oil, as well as alarming energy crisis, push rapid development of renewable energies around the world, with solar energy an outstanding one. Driven by global booming solar energy, China&rsquo;s solar cell production has developed rapidly in past three years, with output CAGR of 144% from 2007 to 2009. However, domestic supply of polysilicon, key raw material of solar cell, has heavily depended on import (78.46% in 2008), due to high cost and small output caused by immature technology. 
  
Strong demand for solar cell and high profit rate attract increasing enterprises to engage in polysilicon production in China after 2007. Polysilicon output for 2009 is estimated to reach 12,500 tonnes and the supply in 2010 is expected to meet the demand with new capacity release. What&rsquo;s the influence of this change will be exerted on China&rsquo;s status in global solar PV industry? Will China&rsquo;s soaring ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Azerbaijan Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8542.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The latest Azerbaijan Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 1.63% ofthe Central and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 9.74% of supply.  CEE regional oil use of 4.65mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to 5.41mn b/d in 2008. It shouldaverage 5.15mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 5.63mn b/d by 2013. Regional oil production was8.83mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged 12.91mn b/d. It is set to rise to 14.37mn b/d by 2013. Oilexports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001,the region was exporting an average 4.18mn b/d. This total had risen to 7.51mn b/d in 2008 and isforecast to reach 8.74mn b/d by 2013.  In terms of natural gas, the region in 2008 consumed 592.7bn cubic metres (bcm), with demand of663.4bcm targeted for 2013, representing 12.3% growth. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Belgium Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8544.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The new Belgium Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 6.10% ofdeveloped European regional oil demand by 2013, while making no appreciable contribution to supply. InDeveloped Europe, overall oil consumption reached 13.62mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2008. It is set toease to around 13.60mn b/d by 2013. Developed Europe regional oil production was 6.97mn b/d in 2001,and in 2008 averaged 4.90mn b/d. It is set to fall to just 3.77mn b/d by 2013. Oil imports are growingsteadily, because supply is contracting and demand is rising, albeit slowly. In 2008, net crude importswere 8.72mn b/d. By 2013, they are expected to have reached 9.84mn b/d. Norway will remain the onlymajor net exporter, with the UK becoming a net importer.  As regards natural gas, the Developed Europe region in 2008 consumed 445bn cubic metres (bcm), withdemand of 478bcm targeted for 2013, representing 7.3% growth. Production of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Czech Republic Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8555.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The latest Czech Republic Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 3.95%of Central and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while making no materialcontribution to supply. CEE regional oil use of 4.65mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to 5.41mn b/d in2008. It should average 5.15mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 5.63mn b/d by 2013. Regional oilproduction was 8.83mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged 12.91mn b/d. It is set to rise to 14.37mn b/d by2013. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion.  In 2001, the region was exporting an average 4.18mn b/d. This total had risen to 7.51mn b/d in 2008 andis forecast to reach 8.74mn b/d by 2013.  In terms of natural gas, the region in 2008 consumed 592.7bn cubic metres (bcm), with demand of663.4bcm targeted for 2013, representing ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Greece Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8560.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The latest Greece Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 3.40% ofDeveloped European regional oil demand by 2013, while making no appreciable contribution to supply.In Developed Europe, overall oil consumption reached 13.62mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2008. It is set toease to around 13.60mn b/d by 2013. Developed Europe regional oil production was 6.97mn b/d in 2001,and in 2008 averaged 4.90mn b/d. It is set to fall to just 3.77mn b/d by 2013. Oil imports are growingsteadily, because supply is contracting and demand is rising, albeit slowly. In 2008, net crude importswere 8.72mn b/d. By 2013, they are expected to have reached 9.84mn b/d. Norway will remain the onlymajor net exporter, with the UK becoming a net importer.  As regards natural gas, the Developed Europe region in 2008 consumed 445bn cubic metres (bcm), withdemand of 478bcm targeted for 2013, representing 7.3% growth. Production of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Hungary Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8562.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The latest Hungary Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 3.05% ofCentral and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing just 0.13% of supply.  CEE regional oil use of 4.65mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to 5.41mn b/d in 2008. It shouldaverage 5.15mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to 5.63mn b/d by 2013. Regional oil production was 8.83mn b/din 2001, and in 2008 averaged 12.91mn b/d. It is set to rise to 14.37mn b/d by 2013. Oil exports aregrowing steadily because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001, the regionwas exporting an average of 4.18mn b/d. This total rose to 7.51mn b/d in 2008 and is forecast to reach8.74mn b/d by 2013.  In terms of natural gas, CEE consumed 592.7bn cubic metres (bcm) in 2008, with demand of 663.4bcmtargeted for 2013, representing 12.3% growth. Production of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Iran Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8568.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[BMI forecasts that Iran will account for 15.00% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2013, whileproviding 15.89% of supply. Regional oil use of 8.24mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to 11.25mn b/din 2008. It should average 11.30mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 12.17mn b/d by 2013. Regionaloil production was 22.87mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged 26.29mn b/d. It is set to rise to 28.01mnb/d by 2013. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supplyexpansion. In 2001, the region was exporting an average 14.63mn b/d. This total had risen to 15.04mn b/din 2008 and is forecast to reach 15.84mn b/d by 2013. Iraq has the greatest production growth potential,followed by Qatar.  In terms of natural gas, the region in 2008 consumed 391.5bn cubic metres (bcm), with demand of512.8bcm targeted for 2013, representing 31.0% growth. Production of 389.5bcm ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Iraq Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8569.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[BMI forecasts that Iraq will account for 8.41% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2013, whileproviding 11.07% of supply. Regional oil use of 8.24mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to 11.25mn b/din 2008. It should average 11.30mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 12.17mn b/d by 2013. Regionaloil production was 22.87mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged 26.29mn b/d. It is set to rise to 28.01mnb/d by 2013. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supplyexpansion. In 2001, the region was exporting an average 14.63mn b/d. This total had risen to 15.04mn b/din 2008 and is forecast to reach 15.84mn b/d by 2013. Iraq has the greatest production growth potential,followed by Qatar.  In terms of natural gas, the region in 2008 consumed 391.5bn cubic metres (bcm), with demand of512.8bcm targeted for 2013, representing 31.0% growth. Production of 389.5bcm ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Italy Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8572.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[BMI forecasts that Italy will account for 12.61% of Developed European regional oil demand by 2013,while contributing 4.12% to supply. In Developed Europe, overall oil consumption reached 13.62mn b/din 2008. It is set to ease to around 13.60mn barrels per day (b/d) by 2013. Developed Europe regional oilproduction was 6.97mn b/d in 2001 and averaged 4.90mn b/d in 2008. It is set to fall to just 3.77mn b/dby 2013. Oil imports are growing steadily, because supply is contracting and demand is rising, albeitslowly. In 2008, net crude imports were 8.72mn b/d. By 2013, they are expected to have reached 9.84mnb/d. Norway will remain the only major net exporter, with the UK becoming a net importer.  As regards natural gas, the Developed Europe region in 2008 consumed 445bn cubic metres (bcm), withdemand of 478bcm targeted for 2013, representing 7.3% growth. Production of 269bcm in 2008 shouldrise to 278bcm in 2013, which implies ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8575.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The latest Kazakhstan Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 4.66% ofCentral and Eastern European (CEE) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 16.36% of supply.  CEE regional oil use of 4.65mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to 5.41mn b/d in 2008. It shouldaverage 5.15mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 5.63mn b/d by 2013. Regional oil production was8.83mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged 12.91mn b/d. It is set to rise to 14.37mn b/d by 2013. Oilexports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001,the region was exporting an average 4.18mn b/d. This total had risen to 7.51mn b/d in 2008 and isforecast to reach 8.74mn b/d by 2013.  In terms of natural gas, the region in 2008 consumed 592.7bn cubic metres (bcm), with demand of663.4bcm targeted for 2013, representing 12.3% growth. Production ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Kazakhstan Power Report Q4 2009</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R302-8576.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[BMI forecasts that Kazakhstan will account for 3.63% of Central and Eastern European (CEE) regionalpower generation by 2013. CEE power generation in 2008 was 2,610 terawatt hours (TWh), representingan increase of 1.35% over the previous year. We are forecasting a rise in regional generation to2,884TWh by 2013, representing an increase of 10.51%.  Thermal power generation in 2008 was around 1,342TWh, accounting for 51.42% of the total electricitysupplied in the region. Our forecast for 2013 is 1,384TWh, implying 3.11% growth that reduces onlyslightly the market share of thermal generation to 47.99% - in spite of environmental concerns promotingrenewables, hydro-electricity and nuclear generation. Kazakhstan&rsquo;s thermal generation in 2008 wasaround 71.8TWh, or 5.35% of the regional total. By 2013, the country is expected to account for 6.57% ofthermal generation.  Coal is the dominant fuel source in Kazakhstan, accounting for 51.9% of primary energy demand (PED).  Coal is followed by gas at 28.6%, oil at 16.8% and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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