Description
Book SynopsisFormally,
Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac, this in-depth reference tool to the energy industry covers everything from major oil companies to independents, utilities, pipelines, coal, LNG, oil field services, refiners and more. It features our famous trends and technologies analysis, and includes statistical tables, a glossary and our unique profiles of The Energy 500 Firms. The energy industry is boiling over with changes. Deregulation, new opportunities in foreign fields and markets, as well as environmental challenges are rushing together head-on to shape the energy and utilities business of the future. Meanwhile China has become a major energy importer and Russia has become a major exporter. Renewable and alternative energy sources are developing quickly, including big investments in wind power and solar power. This exciting new reference book covers everything from major oil companies to electric and gas utilities, plus pipelines, regulatory issues, investments, finance, research and development, refiners, retailers, oil field services and engineering. Petroleum topics include upstream and downstream. Additional topics include coal, natural gas and LNG. Statistical tables cover everything from energy consumption, production and reserves to imports, exports and prices. Next, our unique profiles of the Energy 500 Firms are also included, with such vital details as executive contacts by title, revenues, profits, types of business, Internet addresses, growth plans and more. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Table of Contents
- Introduction 1
- How to Use This Book 3
- Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Energy & Utilities Industry 7
- 1) Energy & Utilities Industry Introduction 7
- 2) A Brief History of Oil, Natural Gas and Electricity Production 10
- 3) Smart Electric Grid Technologies Are Adopted/Massive Utilities Investment Needed 11
- 4) Storage Battery Technologies and Installations Boom Worldwide 12
- 5) Superconductivity Provides Advanced Electricity Distribution Technology 14
- 6) Global Shale Oil and Gas Resources Revolutionize the Energy Industry 15
- 7) Oil from Shale Makes America Rank with Top Oil Producers/E&P Companies Reduce Drilling and Seek Lower Costs 18
- 8) LNG Projects Boom, Including Floating Plants (FLNG)/European Demand for LNG Soars 18
- 9) Seismic Mapping Gains from Advanced Technologies 20
- 10) Offshore Wells Around the World Become More Efficient/Production Increases Significantly 20
- 11) Energy Demand Climbs in India and China/Nuclear, Hydro and Gas Projects Grow, but Coal Remains Dominant 22
- 12) Canada's Oil Sands Production Reaches 3.7 Million Barrels per Day, but Operating Costs Are High 23
- 13) Russia Is a Top Oil and Gas Producer/Sanctions and Global Tensions Alter the Export Market for Russia 24
- 14) Oil and Gas Producers in the Middle East/OPEC's Massive Share of Global Production Includes Certain Nations in Africa and South America 25
- 15) Utilities Invest in Gas-Fired Plants 26
- 16) Electric Utilities Adopt Coal Emissions Scrubbers While the Industry Tests Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Technologies 26
- 17) U.S. Coal Industry Faces Challenges, while Coal Use Grows Dramatically in India and China 28
- 18) Nuclear Energy Moves Ahead in India, China and the Middle East 28
- 19) Ethanol Production Soared, but U.S. Federal Subsidy Expired 32
- 20) Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Expand in the U.S. 33
- 21) Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges 34
- 22) Lower Energy Intensity Is a Prime Focus in China/U.S. Achieves Dramatic Energy Intensity Reductions 34
- 23) U.S. Exports Crude Oil to Global Markets in High Volume 35
- 24) The War in Ukraine Boosts LNG Demand/Alters Energy Landscape 35
- Chapter 2: Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics 37
- I. Overview of the Energy & Utilities Industry 38
- Global Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview: 2021-2022 39
- U.S. Energy & Utilities Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview 40
- U.S. Energy & Utilities Statistics: Selected Years, 1990-2022 41
- Primary Energy Flow by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022 42
- Energy Consumption by Source & Sector, U.S.: 2022 43
- Energy Consumption & Expenditures Indicators, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2022 44
- Energy Imports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2022 45
- Energy Exports, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2022 46
- U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Science & Energy Programs: 2022-2024 47
- Approximate Energy Unit Conversion Factors 48
- II. Electricity 49
- Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 1990-October 2023 50
- Net Electrical Power Generation by Fuel Type, U.S.: 2022 51
- Estimated Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for New Electricity Generation by Energy Source 52
- III. Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy 53
- Energy Production by Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Power, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2022 54
- Petroleum Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2022 55
- Crude Oil Domestic First Purchase Prices, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2022 56
- Petroleum Imports by Country of Origin, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2022 57
- Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2022 58
- Top World Oil Producers: 2022 59
- Coal Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2022 60
- Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2022 61
- Chapter 3: Important Energy & Utilities Industry Contacts 63
- (Addresses, Telephone Numbers and Internet Sites)
- Chapter 4: THE ENERGY & UTILITIES 500:
- Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 95
- Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 96
- Alphabetical Index 108
- Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State 111
- Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 113
- Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE ENERGY & UTILITIES 500 117
- Additional Indexes
- Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 614
- Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 616
- A Short Energy & Utilities Industry Glossary 631
