Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Surveywill include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Asian activity on the increase Exploration moves into higher gear Refiners finally see relief Political issues loom larger Asia's supply picture: brighter or tighter? INDUSTRY PROFILE Asian demand outstrips local supply China and India: burgeoning demand for fuel Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: dependence on imports Indonesia: an importing member of OPEC Singapore: Asia's refining powerhouse INDUSTRY TRENDS Energy security concerns grow as Asian demand rises Asian oil companies fan out for supplies Middle Eastern producers seek Asian downstream markets Asia uses LNG to meet energy demand growth HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Exploration and production Transportation and storage Refining Marketing and distribution KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCE COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS