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 | World Energy Use Projected to Grow 57 Percent between 2004 and 2030
Phoenix, AZ May 21, 2007 World marketed energy consumption is projected to grow by 57 percent between 2004 and 2030, according to the reference case projection from the International Energy Outlook 2007 (IEO2007) released today by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The IEO2007 shows the most rapid growth in energy demand for nations outside the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) especially in non-OECD Asia, where strong projected economic growth drives the increase in energy use. |  | Weather Risk Management Report
Phoenix, AZ September 28, 2006 This new report explains the purpose, basics, and practical application of Weather Risk Management Strategies. You'll learn the differences in weather risk vehicles, how to create a weather risk management strategy, and how to choose a weather analysis service. You'll also get a list of Weather Forecasting and Analysis Services, and Weather Derivatives Sites, as well as a glossary of terms. The report sells for $397 and can be ordered at www.WeatherRiskReport.com |  | Venture Capital in the Energy Industry A New Report from Energy Business Reports Phoenix, AZ January 16, 2007 In recent years, increasing amounts of venture capital have been invested in cutting edge energy technologies and young, entrepreneurial energy companies via newly emerging, dedicated industry venture capital (VC) funds. Venture capitalists have invested in everything from distributed generation to online energy exchanges to electric vehicles to biofuels. |  | US Oil Shale Market Potential Now is the time to invest in unconventional resources Phoenix, AZ December 21, 2006 An enormous resource base of unconventional oil exists in the United States. It is abundant, easy to locate, and just waiting to be transformed into fuel for cars, planes, and homes. So why do we import vast quantities of oil from the Middle East when huge deposits of oil shale, tar sands and heavy oil are sitting in our own backyard? |  | Unconventional Gas Outlook: Resources, Economics, and Technologies Energy Business Reports releases its latest findings: the market potential for UCG Phoenix, AZ September 26, 2006 Energy Business Reports has just released its latest research report: "Unconventional Gas Outlook: Resources, Economics, and Technologies." Energy Business Reports is an energy industry think tank and leading source for industry information and research products. See full details at www.unconventionalgasreport.com |  | The Market for Cellulose Ethanol New report provides in-depth analysis of the market potential for cellulose ethanol Phoenix, AZ October 17, 2006 $80.00 a barrel? $4.00 a gallon? Political instability in the Middle East together with the catastrophic hurricanes of 2005 brought about sharp rises in the cost of fossil fuels, and, in some cases, led to acute scarcity. All Americans felt the impact, and, as a result, the US government, along with state governments and the nations energy industry, have ramped up support for alternative energy sources, particularly cellulose ethanol. |  | The Global Wind Power Market The world’s fastest growing power source Phoenix, AZ January XX, 2007 Man has been harnessing the power of air in motion for more than 5,000 years. Early sailboats, simple windmills, wind farms, and todays sophisticated wind turbines, all rely on basic wind energy. Wind energy is a clean and renewable source that can be used to generate electricity for urban utilities and homes in remote villages. |  | Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential A new report from Energy Business Reports details the Phoenix, AZ October 24, 2006 Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight into electricity by means of photovoltaic - or solar - cells. Solar energy is extremely clean energy. As it quietly generates electricity from light, PV produces no air pollution or hazardous waste. It requires no liquid or gaseous fuels to be transported or combusted. And, because its energy source, sunlight, is free and abundant, PV systems can offer virtually guaranteed access to electric power. |  | Russia Oil and Gas Industry: Resources and Opportunities
Phoenix, AZ May XX, 2007 Prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union, Soviet oil production equaled that of Saudi Arabia at 11 million b/d. After the Soviet collapse, Russian oil production plummeted, falling to eight million b/d in 1992 and to only six million b/d by 1996.
|  | Oil Sands Global Market Potential New Study from EnergyBusinessReports .com Phoenix, AZ November 14, 2006 With most of the worlds known oil reserves concentrated in just a few countries, unconventional energy resources, such as oil sands, are now seen as a viable alternative to conventional oil and gas resources, and an attractive option for energy risk abatement. |  | Nuclear Power Market Potential The Nuclear Power Industry is at a Decisive Turning Point Phoenix, AZ April XX, 2007 Today, the world produces as much electricity from nuclear energy as it did from all sources combined in 1960. Nuclear energy supplies 16% of the worlds energy needs. |  | Market Potential of Biodiesel A new report from Energy Business Reports looks at biodiesel and its future potential Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 Ethanol and biodiesel are the most widely recognized biofuel sources for transport sector. Commercial production of biodiesel in the United States began in the 1990s. The National Biodiesel Board reported production of 500,000 gallons in 1999 and 6.7 million gallons in 2005. The most common sources of oil for biodiesel production in the United States are soybean oil and yellow grease (mostly recycled cooking oil from restaurants). |  | Guide to CO2 Capture, Sequestration, and Storage A new report from Energy Business Reports looks at carbon dioxide sequestration, capture and storage Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 Most energy used to meet human needs is derived from the combustion of fossil fuels (natural gas, oil, and coal), which releases carbon to the atmosphere, primarily as carbon dioxide (CO2). The atmospheric concentration of CO2, a greenhouse gas, is increasing, raising concerns that solar heat will be trapped and the average surficial temperature of the Earth will rise in response. Global warming studies predict that climate changes resulting from increases in atmospheric CO2 will adversely affect life on Earth. |  | Global Potential of Coal Bed Methane New Report Examines Market Potential Phoenix, AZ January 16, 2007 Coalmine methane (CMM), for centuries the bane of canaries and miners, now offers potential as an alternative fuel source. A new report from Energy Business Reports examines the market potential for this energy source (www.Energybusinessreports.com). |  | Global Energy Industry Analysis and Trends 2007 A new report from Energy Business Reports explores the global energy industry Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 The global energy industry has seen a paradigm shift in terms of reconciling the dynamics of finite oil resources, spiraling energy demand, and the complex geopolitical currents within which oil and gas production strategies are determined. Now Energy Business Reports brings you the latest happenings in the global energy market. |  | GHG Emissions Credit Trading A new research report from Energy Business Reports analyzes the GHG Emissions Credit Trading market Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 The Kyoto Protocol combines ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets with innovative market-based mechanisms to help country Parties achieve those targets at the lowest possible cost. Recognizing that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is many times more expensive in some countries than in others, the Protocol allows the Parties to use "emissions trading" and other flexibility mechanisms to meet their commitments at much reduced cost. |  | Gas to Liquids Technology and Market Potential A new research offering from Energy Business Reports looks at the market potential of the emerging GTL technology Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 Gas to Liquids (GTL) provides ultra-clean fuel that can dramatically improve air quality in the major metropolitan areas of the world. GTL technology uses syngas production and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process to convert natural gas into liquid synthetic fuels. Unlike products refined from crude oil, GTL fuels are crystal clear and free from sulfur and aromatic pollutants - greatly exceeding new and proposed Japanese, European Union and U.S. environmental regulations. GTL fuels can be used to run diesel engines, jet and natural gas turbines and also fuel cells. We believe that we can create value for our shareholders by applying this technology to the abundant natural gas available throughout the world and primarily in the Middle East. Engineering advances and exciting new catalyst formulations have dramatically reduced the capital costs of producing super clean fuels from natural gas. |  | Customer Satisfaction in the Utility Industry How the drive toward improving customer satisfaction is impacting the utility industry Phoenix, AZ August XX, 2006 Intense competition in the utility industry has prompted many providers to improve performance and enhance services with the aim of strengthening existing customer loyalty and attracting new customers. Competitive pressures and demands for specialized services are prompting utilities to roll out new, more innovative customer service programs. |  | Commercialization of Small Scale Cogeneration Technologies New Research Report Examines the Potential for this Market Phoenix, AZ February 8, 2007 Whenever you turn on the heater in your car, you are cogenerating. The heat your engine would normally pass out through its radiator is used to warm the passenger compartment as you drive. The gas in your tank is providing both the power to drive your car and the heat to keep you warm. Using one fuel to produce two beneficial work outputs is cogeneration. |  | Commercialization of Coal-to-Liquids Technology New report shows how coal liquefaction offers environmental benefits, cost savings, and energy security. Phoenix, AZ January 18, 2007 Energy Business Reports publishes a new report on "Commercialization of Coal-to-Liquids Technology" examining how the use of coal liquification technologies may help America wean itself of foreign oil imports. CTL fuel is already in use elsewhere, like South Africa, where it meets 30 percent of transportation fuel needs. |  | Coal Gasification Market Potential The latest research report from Energy Business Reports looks at the immense potential of coal gasification Phoenix, AZ March 23, 2007 Coal gasification offers one of the most versatile and clean ways to convert coal into electricity, hydrogen, and other valuable energy products. The first coal gasification electric power plants are now operating commercially in the United States and in other nations, and many experts predict that coal gasification will be at the heart of the future generations of clean coal technology plants for several decades into the future. |  | Clean Coal Technologies Market Potential Coal, one of the world’s dirtiest fuels, is ready for a makeover Phoenix, AZ January 25, 2007 Almost 40% of the worlds electricity is fueled by coal. Coal is one of the worlds most popular fuels, yet it is also one of the dirtiest. When burned, coal releases numerous pollutants that are harmful to humans, animals and plants, and it is a major cause of global warming. |  | Business Process Outsourcing for Utilities A New Report from Energy Business Reports Phoenix, AZ January 16, 2007 In the wake of regulatory reform and restructuring, utilities in the U.S. developed strategies to shift risk, reduce costs, and focus managerial attention on aspects of their businesses that would give them competitive advantages. At the same time, they sought to access skills and capabilities that did not exist within their organizations and to develop and utilize technology in various non-core areas of their businesses. The solution to these challenges? Outsourcing. |  | Bitumen Recovery and Technology A New Report from Energy Business Reports In recent years, investments in oil sands projects have become more attractive due to the increasing price of crude oil and technology improvements that have brought down the costs of bitumen production. The latest report from Energy Business Reports, an energy industry think tank, focuses on the issues, challenges and potentialities associated with bitumen recovery. |  | Biomass to Biofuels: Garbage to Energy A new report from Energy Business Reports explores the energy potential of trash Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 Save those rinds, grounds, and scraps! You may be able to use them to heat your home or power your car. Garbage is a viable source of renewable energy, and the energy potential of biomass is the subject of the latest report from Energy Business Reports. |  | Biomass to Biofuels Market Potential w/Manufacturers Directory A new research report from Energy Business Reports looks at the potential of biofuels Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 Biomass is a renewable energy resource derived from the carbonaceous waste of various human and natural activities. It is derived from numerous sources, including the by-products from the timber industry, agricultural crops, raw material from the forest, major parts of household waste and wood. |  | Bill Payment Options for Utilities A new report from Energy Business Reports examines Phoenix, AZ August XX, 2006 Todays customers expect more. Utility companies are under increasing pressure to offer new and innovative payment options and implement advanced billing systems to grow revenue and retain customers. |  | Automated Meter Reading Technologies A new report from Energy Business Reports looks at the emerging market potential of AMR technologies Phoenix, AZ March XX, 2007 Utilities need information and, in particular, usage data to face a myriad of challenges in the current landscape of customer expectations, workforce productivity, aging infrastructures, energy supply costs, deregulation uncertainties, acquisitions and mergers, globalization and competition. When they are armed with information, they can be proactive to better serve customers and provide better overall service. |  | Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Phoenix, AZ April XX, 2007 In 2000, more than eight million vehicles around the world ran on alternative fuels such as electricity, natural gas, ethanol, propane, hydrogen, fuel cells even solar and wind energy. |  | Solar Power Commercial Market The potential is enormous for this free and abundant resource Phoenix, AZ February 06, 2007 According to a new report, Solar Power Commercial Market Applications from Energy Business Reports, more and more industries are adopting solar power projects to reduce their energy usage and costs. |
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