The Future of Global Oil and Gas Storage Industry to 2013

Global Markets Direct, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research ""The Future of Global Oil and Gas Storage Industry to 2013"". The study, which is an offering from the company's Energy Research Group, provides in-depth analysis of the global oil and natural gas storage market with capacity forecasts and key storage statistics to 2013. The study provides detailed analysis and forecasts of major economic and market trends, both historic and forecast, affecting the global oil and gas storage markets. The research discusses both active and planned storage terminals, key trends and issues globally along with market share analysis of major storage companies by region. The report is built using the data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in house analysis by Global Markets Direct's team of industry experts.

According to the report, driven by growing demand for crude oil and petroleum products, particularly from developing nations in the Asia Pacific region, the global oil storage capacity has increased from 379.77 Mm3 (million cubic meters) in 2000 to 470.62 MM3 in H1 2009, at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of 2.3%. The global oil storage capacity is expected to increase to 488.07 Mm3 in 2013 at an AAGR of 0.9%. Investments by China to create strategic petroleum reserves are anticipated to further strengthen the growth of the oil storage industry.

Scope

The report provides detailed information and analysis on oil and gas storage capacities, planned projects, market shares of key companies and competitive scenario in the global oil and gas storage industry. Its scope includes:

• Active and planned oil storage terminals
• Information on capacity additions through commissioning of new terminals and expansion of existing terminals in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America, and South and Central America
• Annual information covering historic data from 2000 to 2009 and forecasts up to 2013
• Covers information on oil storage terminals in 99 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America, and South and Central America
• Comparison of capacity market share of the key companies globally and in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America, and South and Central America
• Analysis on the operations of the major oil storage companies including Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), Korea National Oil Corporation, Koninklijke Vopak N.V., Saudi Arabian Oil Company, and PT Pertamina.

Reasons to buy

The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to:

• Identify prospective investment targets through a comprehensive update and discussion on new planned oil terminals, and capacity expansions of existing terminals across the globe
• Find the most attractive investment destination(s) for your business by comparing regional storage industries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa and South and Central America based on capacity growth
• Decide on market entry strategies in specific markets with the help of an up-to-date review of existing and planned oil and gas storage terminals and other major plant capacities for 2308 active and 46 planned oil storage terminals across 99 countries
• Benchmark yourself against major oil and gas storage companies globally by leveraging on our detailed company analysis
• Gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors based on market shares of key oil and gas storage companies globally and also in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America and South and Central America.