Introduction

Each country profile looks at market structures, regulatory environments, supply/demand balances, imports and, where appropriate, wholesale markets.

Scope

Incisive analysis of the current situation in Europe's fast moving gas markets Detailed supply and demand balances showing sources of indigenous production, imports, exports and end user consumption patterns Up to date coverage of latest EU and national regulatory developments including gas directive implementation.

Highlights

In addition to a Regional Overview, each of the 33 markets is analyzed with specific detail in the following areas:- Market Summary - An overview of the main trends and characteristics of each market. Supply and Demand Balance - A statistical analysis of pipeline and LNG supply sources combined with consumption by end use sector. Supply Overview - A detailed analysis of indigenous production trends and gas import activities. Demand Overview - An analysis of current and historical sectoral demand trends. Regulatory Structure - An examination of key governmental, legal and political influences on the sector. Wholesale Environment - Describing the status of existing and emerging hubs. Infrastructure - An overview of key pipeline, LNG and storage infrastructure with an analysis of future development plans and pending projects.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DATAMONITOR VIEW 2
CATALYST 2
SUMMARY 2
METHODOLOGY 2
ANALYSIS 3
Market Summary 3
Supply and Demand Balance 4
Supply Overview 5
Demand Overview 7
Regulatory Structure 8
Wholesale Environment 10
Infrastructure 10
LNG 10
Pipelines 11
Pipeline Developments 12
Storage 14
Storage Developments 14
APPENDIX 15
Definitions 15
Ask the analyst 15
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Gas Supply & Demand Balance, 2004-05 5
Table 2: LNG Infrastructure 12
Table 3: Storage Sites 15
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Indigenous Gas Production, 1985-2005 6
Figure 2: Import Supply Sources, 2005 7
Figure 3: Sectoral Consumption Proportions, 2005 8
Figure 4: Sectoral Consumption Trends and Forecast, 1985-2020 9
Figure 5: Gas Grid 14