Russia's Energy Reserve Constituted 12.0 Percent of the Global Primary Energy Production In 2005.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c54288) has announced the addition of "Social and Infrastructure Analysis for the Russian Energy Industry" to their offering.

Vital growth trends such as robust economic policies, energy consumption patterns,

and energy security are becoming increasingly prominent in the Asian energy industry. The opening up of the energy industry and World Trade Organization (WTO) accessions has triggered privatization programs in many Asian countries. These countries are actively investing in many oil and gas pipeline projects and have amplified focus on nuclear power expansion.

In Russia, energy demand has shot up with growth in the transport sector and greater pace of urbanization. Its huge energy reserves, which constituted 12.0 percent of the global primary energy production in 2005, have aided its emergence as a crucial participant in the energy trade. The country has been attracting considerable capital inflows, particularly foreign direct investments (FDI). Moreover, positive balance of payments and a rise in export earnings have created a favourable environment for the country's energy industry. Russia's numerous energy deals with different countries on the distribution of its energy reserves, particularly oil and natural gas and nuclear power are expected to stand its energy industry in good stead.

The various nuclear power plants that have been proposed will not only provide opportunities for foreign investors but also showcase the country's advancement in nuclear power and the technology used for electricity generation. The Russian energy industry has tremendous growth potential among both European and Asian countries. For instance, the Russia-India energy agreement is expected to enhance the technology export capabilities of Russia and increase electricity supply in India. Domestically, the rise in the number of households has augmented the consumption of natural gas, boosting the demand for energy, particularly oil and electricity. This encouraging investment climate has inspired confidence among the businessmen and investors.

The refineries in the oil and gas segment are not well developed and require huge investments for upgrading and expansion. Transneft and other state-owned companies are planning to enhance the transmission and distribution network to improve the efficiency of distribution. Privatization and the focus on energy efficiency have been vital for the expansion of the energy industry. Russia's deregulation reforms in the electricity industry and a dynamic energy profile are likely to foster favourable energy relations with many countries across the world, giving the energy industry another major thrust.

This Frost & Sullivan Country Industry forecast service for the Russian energy industry uses a macroeconomic perspective to provide a focused analysis of the industry. This service covers an array of issues pertinent to the energy industry, ranging from political stances, trade policies, and industry regulations, along with their overall impact. Besides enabling decision makers to assess the impact of non-market forces, this analysis also helps in identifying new opportunities in the industry. In addition, it provides a strong base for preparing business contingency plans.

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Benefits of this Service

* Identify New Market Opportunities

* The future trends of the social and infrastructure environment in Russia have been analyzed along with their impact on the energy industry. This analysis will provide valuable information to industry participants on opportunities in specific segments of the Russian industry.

* Understand Future Industry Trends

* The research service gives an insight into the Russian energy industry and discusses its dependence on the prevailing social and economic scenario, and forecasts the future economic environment. This will enable participants to gauge the future direction of the industry, enabling them to devise appropriate strategies to improve market share.

* Understand Policy and Regulatory Environment

* A detailed analysis of the social and infrastructure framework of the Russian energy industry provides insights into the economic parameters as they exist and the future direction of the same. This is particularly beneficial in the case of the energy industry as these social and economic indicators form an important criterion for industry performance.

* Devise Country Entry Strategies

* The research service provides valuable information and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the social trends of Russia, which are relevant to the energy industry. This is particularly useful in devising country specific strategies for industry participants.

* Evaluate Industry Segment Potential

* This research offers detailed coverage of social indicators affecting the industry and their future direction. It provides both country and industry trends and forecasts for major variables and is an excellent tool for companies that plan to enter new geographic markets. This will help corporate planners in developing accurate business plans and enhance credibility to planning company resources.

Areas covered:

* Social Trends

* Energy Infrastructure

* Implications and Growth Opportunities

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