LITTLE FALLS, NJ, December 17, 2007 – The
global drive toward “clean diesel” and petroleum
alternatives continues to accelerate, creating opportunities
in the ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) and biofuels
industries for certain products and services, according
to analysts at Kline & Company an international
consulting and research firm.
Two recently published FlashPoint reports from
Kline examine potentially lucrative openings in
markets related to ULSD and next-generation biofuels.
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel: Opportunities in Developing Markets and Next-Generation
Biofuels: Steps Toward Commercial Viability
provide insights into strategies for companies
in petroleum and biofuels-related industries to
take advantage of legislative mandates and emerging
markets.
“Lack of petroleum resources is a global issue,”
says Nancy Mills, Kline FlashPoint project manager.
“Many countries have initiated low-sulfur mandates
to curb greenhouse gas emissions. This highlights
a need for fuel alternatives in many countries,
indicating a large potential growth market.”
While the Organization for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD) countries are leading this
drive for more environmentally friendly fuels,
significant growth for ULSD will come from emerging
economies, where both the growth rate of diesel
consumption and the level of desulfurization needed
is high. Opportunities exist for companies to
sell extraction technology equipment, engineering
services, and refinery catalysts to national oil
companies or refineries in those countries to
help them reduce the sulfur levels in diesel fuels.
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel: Opportunities in Developing Markets
analyzes opportunities in the major developing
economies, including Brazil, China, India, and
Russia, and provides valuable intelligence for
the stakeholders in the diesel value chain, including
governments, refineries, delivery systems, fuel
marketers, and car manufacturers.
In addition, the global impetus for reducing
fossil fuel usage is stimulating research for
better biofuels. Next-Generation Biofuels: Steps Toward Commercial Viability
discusses developments in biofuels and the advantages
and disadvantages associated with several materials
and processes, including Fischer-Tropsh diesel,
cellulosic ethanol, and biosynthetic natural gas,
among others. The report examines a range of transportation
fuels made from lignocellulosic and agricultural
waste biomass feedstock. It provides a qualitative
overview of the market, the most important issues
to consider, and the significant factors in supply
and demand within the competitive landscape.
For more information about Kline’s two most recently
published FlashPoint reports, go to http://www.klinegroup.com/market-research/research_petroleum.asp.
About Kline
Kline is a worldwide consulting and research firm
dedicated to providing the kind of insight and
knowledge that helps companies find a clear path
to success. The firm has served the management
consulting and market research needs of organizations
in the chemicals, materials, energy, life sciences,
and consumer products industries for nearly 50
years. For more information, visit (www.klinegroup.com)
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