The following articles were written by Booz & Company partners and other senior professionals on key topics in the energy & utilities sector.
Thought Leadership
 2012 Utilities Industry Perspective
Published January 11, 2012 | By Thomas J. Flaherty III, Christopher Dann, Earl Simpkins Another tumultuous year for the utilities industry has ended, and the sector again finds itself wondering whether unpredictability is simply a hallmark of its future. From our perspective, the most successful companies in this industry will be those that are adept at dealing strategically with this ambiguity—and can build the capabilities they need to enable superior performance in the future.read more > |
Further Articles
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Future of Chemicals Part VI: Global Feedstock Developments and Implications for GCC Players |
Petrochemical producers in the Middle East are currently at the junction of several trends that will significantly affect their industry: North American advances in shale gas, the use of shale gas and coal-to-olefins technology in China, and the redevelopment of Iraq’s oil and gas sector. GCC players will need to build new capabilities to adapt to a shifting global market. download (706kb, PDF) > |
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Managing Emissions and Making Profits: The Opportunity for Carbon-intensive Sectors in the Middle East |
National oil companies and companies in other carbon-intensive industries, such as chemicals and utilities, can not only profit from returns on investments in energy efficiency; they can also improve their image, access carbon finance, and contribute to the long-term competitiveness of fossil fuel resources and hydrocarbon-based products and services. download (366kb, PDF) > |
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The Future of IPPs in the GCC: New Policies for a Growing and Evolving Electricity Market |
In recent years, countries in the GCC have increasingly turned to independent power projects (IPPs) as alternatives to government-financed power plants. But the IPP model being used in the region, while serving to augment and diversify investment resources, presents long-term risks. Changes in the way that IPPs are structured can preserve the benefits of the IPP model while substantially reducing these risks. download (428kb, PDF) > |
