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 Asian economic boom keeps oil prices at record highs Earnings rise Low-sulfur diesel arrives in Asia M&A activity slow in Asia Asian oil demand set to decline, or is it? INDUSTRY PROFILE Asia struggles to meet its growing demand National profiles INDUSTRY TRENDS Energy security concerns grow as Asian demand rises Asia uses liquefied natural gas 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 REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS