Energy, Chemicals & Utilities

Succeeding in a Recession
Energy, Chemicals & Utilities

Crisis in Chemicals
How to Emerge as a Winner from this Economic Downturn

The economic crisis will accelerate the progress of trends already under way in the chemicals industry. Immediate action to stop the bleeding of cash is essential, but even more important, companies need to secure value in their profitable businesses and then aim to create a solid position in the industry landscape of the futureThe Financial Crisis in Aerospace & Defense: Taking Advantage of Economic Chaos.

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Navigating Turbulence in the Upstream Oil Sector

When the price of crude oil peaked at a record high and began to tumble in the wake of unprecedented global credit constraints, oil companies saw billions vanish from their market capitalization. As shock waves continue to roll across the industry, players are not all equally positioned and are responding with different strategies to ride out the turbulence and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

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An Unprecedented Market
How the Recession is Changing Global Gas Markets

Because of the recession global gas demand will decline for the first time in the history of the international gas markets. This will set back the market for years but there are scenarios in which stakeholders can react and benefit.

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Seizing Opportunity in Unconventional Hydrocarbons

Tackling the Tough Times
Utilities’ Path from Financial Stress to Strategic Success

Although the economic crisis and subsequent reduction in financial liquidity threatens the growth prospects for North America’s unconventional hydrocarbon resources, the underlying fundamentals support their continued development.

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The market downturn has taught many utilities that constant vigilance over liquidity position and balance sheet strength is not just a response to difficult times; it is a critical strategy even when the economic outlook is strong.

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Energy Shift: Game-Changing Rules for Fueling the Future
The latest in the “Future of Business” series debunks the major myths around the changing nature of energy in the 21st century and makes it clear that for business leaders, the status quo is not an option.read more >