The Players on the European Gas Market
2008 Edition
by Armelle Lecarpentier

Press release

In a context of growing dependence on extra-European sources, a growth potential in gas use for power generation and the acceleration of the liberalisation process, the 2008 Edition of "The Players on the European Gas Market" offers a unique detailed review of the positioning of players in both the upstream (production, reserves) and downstream (wholesale and retail supply) sectors of the gas chain.

This 140-pages report, includes 55 tables and 29 figures, and presents an in-depth description of the European gas industry by country.

The Survey "The Players on the European Gas Market" provides:

• The analysis of new upstream areas and production growth prospects,
• Company rankings in terms of reserve and production volumes,
• The complete overview of the whole European gas market (market characteristics, supply sources, consuming outlets, effective competition),
• Strategies and key facts of the wholesale suppliers to Europe,
• An in-depth review of national market structures,
• The detailed positioning and analysis of national market power of the numerous companies involved in gas supply  

- Grasp the upstream and downstream assets of companies,
- Understand recent strategic developments and the evolution of European players,
- Assess the role and outlets of traditional and recent players by market,
- Evaluate effective competition, liquidity and concentration on national markets.