The current upheaval being witnessed in the energy industry is affecting industry segments throughout the world. After decades of limited investment in antiquated infrastructure, firms both up- and down-stream are faced with unprecedented levels of demand over a relatively short period of time, which has led to serious bottle-necks in production.
Global demand for petrochemicals is surging. The sustained growth experienced in China and India is leading to increases in commodity demand and - subsequently - price.
While this has led to favourable earnings for the petrochemical industry, it has also influenced consumer and competitor behaviour. Consumers want higher-performing, greener and cheaper petrochemicals, while competitors are fighting over price in emerging markets and product features in more developed economies.
The soon-to-be global 'green' consumer attitude is also pushing large firms to invest in alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar power, biodiesels and hybrid technologies, albeit without clear immediate ROI.
Over the past year, KAE has:
- Assisted a large petrochemical client to understand upcoming lubricant consumption patterns for large commercial vehicle fleet operators
- Supported the screening and pre-alliance commercial due dilligence of a major oil retailer
- Analysed and recommended optimum pricing for industrial lubricant products in key emerging markets
- Sized the market for solar panels in the Far East and prepared a production facility feasibility study with full commercial and financial viability review.
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