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New Report Focuses on the Global Natural Gas Industry

Posted on: Thursday, 14 June 2007, 09:27 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59661) has announced the addition of Global Natural Gas Industry to their offering.

Natural gas is a vital source of energy in most of the countries in the industrialized world. While the use of natural gas is not new however, it is only recently that methods for obtaining natural gas, bringing it to the surface, and putting it to use were developed. Earlier, natural gas was mostly used as a source of light, as without a pipeline infrastructure, it was difficult to transport the gas very far, or into homes to be used for heating or cooking.

The report focus on the Global Natural Gas Industry explores this niche market globally and focuses on the happenings of this industry. Analyzing the global trends, the growth drivers, the strengths and weaknesses of this industry, industry statistics and forecast, trends in natural gas transportation and storage, import/export situation, etc. The report covers the complete developments in the natural gas industry.

Natural gas is a vital source of energy in most of the countries in the industrialized world. While the use of natural gas is not new however, it is only recently that methods for obtaining natural gas, bringing it to the surface, and putting it to use were developed. Earlier, natural gas was mostly used as a source of light, as without a pipeline infrastructure, it was difficult to transport the gas very far, or into homes to be used for heating or cooking.

Natural gas is a vital source of energy in most of the countries in the industrialized world. The use of natural gas is nothing new to us. In fact, most of the natural gas available to us today, is millions and millions of years old. However, it was not until recently that methods for obtaining natural gas, bringing it to the surface, and putting it to use were developed.

As we entered the 21st century, with continued population increases, economic growth and individual energy consumption, we are facing a unique and far-reaching challenge of energy crisis. Furthermore, emissions from various energy sources are contributing to climate change. This has led to the need for alternative energy technologies which are promising but will take some time for them to become cost-effective and widely available.

Natural gas, as a cleaner burning source of fossil fuel than oil or coal, is now commonly believed to offer part of the solution to climate change and problems associated with poor air quality. Once considered largely a waste product of oil production, natural gas is currently experiencing a huge increase in demand around the world. As a plentiful, economically viable and less polluting fuel, natural gas makes sense for developing economies looking for new sources of power.

Natural gas has come a long way from when it was largely a byproduct sent to the flare. As recently as 50 years ago, worldwide natural gas consumption was relatively insignificant. Today, however, natural gas meets more than 20% of the world's primary energy requirements.

Aruvian Research's focus on the Global Natural Gas Industry explores this niche market globally and focuses on the happenings of this industry. Analyzing the global trends, the growth drivers, the strengths and weaknesses of this industry, industry statistics and forecast, trends in natural gas transportation and storage, import/export situation, etc. The report covers the complete developments in the natural gas industry.

A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction to Natural Gas

Historical Background

History of Production/Consumption

Industry Profile

Industry Size and Growth

Industry Structure

Industry Outlook

C. Analyzing the Industry Trends

Rising Demand for Natural Gas

Declining Supply of Natural Gas

Rising Price of Natural Gas

Renewed Interest in LNG

Environmental Issues

Industry Globalization

Global Gas Flows

D. Analyzing the Technologies

Carbon Dioxide Injection

Secondary Gas Recovery

Microholes

Deep Wells

E. Natural Gas Production

Export/Import

Imports

Exports

Major Producing Regions

F. Analyzing Unconventional Gas Sources

Associated Gas

Coalbed Methane

Overview of CBM

United States

China

Australia

India

South Africa

Germany

United Kingdom

Ukraine

Gas Shale

Methane Hydrates

Stranded Reserves

Tight Gas Sands

G. Transporting Natural Gas

CNG

LNG

History & Prospects of LNG Trade

Shipping Costs

H. Storing Natural Gas

Base Load

Peak Load

Underground Storage Methods

Aquifers

Depleted Gas Reservoirs

Salt Caverns

I. Uses of Natural Gas

Commercial

Electricity Generation

Industrial

Gas-to-Liquids

Residential

Transportation

J. Trading Natural Gas

Bilateral Contracts

Hedging

Spot Markets

K. Appendix

L. Glossary of Terms

List of Figures & Tables

Figures

Tables

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c59661

Source: Business Wire

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