European Gas Market Profiles Update: Q1 2005

Introduction

The constantly and rapidly changing nature of Europe's gas markets arises from factors such as market opening, liberalization, new market entrants and a movement away from oil indexed pricing mechanisms. These factors mean that an up to date, broadly based and authoritative source of information on the European markets is now more important than ever before for players throughout the value chain.

Scope

• Incisive analysis of the current situation in Europe's fast moving gas markets.
• Broadly based analysis of the EU 25 markets including the 10 accession states.
• Detailed supply and demand balances showing sources of imports, exports and end user consumption.
• Coverage of the effects of the first phase of the EU Gas Directive that came into force in July 2004.

Highlights

In addition to a Regional Overview, each of the 25 markets is analyzed with specific detail in the following areas:- Market Summary - An overview of the main trends and characteristics of each market. Supply and Demand Balance - A statistical analysis of pipeline and LNG supply sources combined with consumption by end use sector.

Supply Overview - A detailed analysis of indigenous production trends and gas import activities. Demand Overview - An analysis of current and historical sectoral demand trends. Regulatory Structure - An examination of key governmental, legal and political influences on the sector.

Wholesale Trading Describing the status of existing and emerging hubs. Infrastructure An overview of key pipeline, LNG and storage infrastructure with an analysis of future development plans and pending projects.

Reasons to Purchase

• Obtain up to date, relevant and standardized information on Europe's gas markets from a single source.
• Have a logical framework to monitor market developments and emerging trends, identify opportunities and plan strategies accordingly.
• Save time tracking multiple information sources.