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 Survey will 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 High prices not enough to boost profits Profit growth falters, even as prices rise Russia dominates M&A activity Iraqi parliament debates new oil law Gas producers take step toward production cartel Companies' outlook weakens INDUSTRY PROFILE Huge diversity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Africa is a net exporter Europe a refining powerhouse Russia, FSU states supply Europe and Asia Middle East: key global supplier INDUSTRY TRENDS Gazprom out to conquer Europe North Sea oil fields mature Chinese, Indian oil companies on the prowl Middle Eastern producers add refining capacity HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Exploration and production Transportation and storage Refining Marketing and distribution KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS