Strategic Pipelines Set to Change Geopolitical and Demand Supply Paradigm in the Global Oil and Gas Industry

• Publication date: February 2012

Strategic Pipelines Set to Change Geopolitical and Demand Supply Paradigm in the Global Oil and Gas Industry Summary “Strategic Pipelines Set to Change Geopolitical and Demand Supply Paradigm in the Global Oil and Gas Industry” is the latest report from industry analysis specialists GlobalData, providing a review of the ten key planned oil and gas pipelines that are expected to have significant influence on the regional d...

Strategic Pipelines Set to Change Geopolitical and Demand Supply Paradigm in the Global Oil and Gas Industry

Summary

“Strategic Pipelines Set to Change Geopolitical and Demand Supply Paradigm in the Global Oil and Gas Industry” is the latest report from industry analysis specialists GlobalData, providing a review of the ten key planned oil and gas pipelines that are expected to have significant influence on the regional demand-supply or geopolitical scenario. This is a global report concerning pipelines from every region, and providing pipeline project information and a detailed analysis of the pipeline project’s rationale and importance. It also details information about any geo-political influence the pipeline can exert on the countries affected by the pipeline. The report also provides an overview of global oil and gas pipelines and their importance in international oil and gas trade and transport.

Scope

The report provides in-depth analysis of the way these 10 key pipelines can influence demand-supply scenario and geo political scenario of the global oil and gas industry. The report’s scope includes -
- Key information of the pipelines including, route maps, transport capacity and background of the pipeline.
- Rationale and strategic importance of these key pipelines in international oil and gas trade and transport.
- Analysis as to how each pipeline can influence the demand-supply paradigm in the countries involved.
- Analysis as to how each pipeline can influence geopolitical scenarios in the countries involved and countries affected by the commissioning of these pipelines.
- Developmental challenges a pipeline project can face before completion.
- Major companies, Investments
- Key drivers and challenges and recent developments.

Reasons to buy

The report will enhance your decision making capability. It will allow you to -
- Understand the strategic importance of the key oil and gas pipelines and study their influence on markets.
- Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about key planned pipeline markets.
- Identify issues and trends in the key planned pipeline markets.
- Identify opportunities and challenges associated with these key global oil and gas pipelines.
- Provide insights into the future opportunities and critical success factors of these key pipelines.

Oil And Gas Energy Industry

1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 2
1.1 List of Tables 3
1.2 List of Figures 3
2 Introduction 4
2.1 Overview 4
2.2 GlobalData Report Guide 4
3 Pipelines are Still the Dominant Transportation Mode for the Global Oil and Gas Industry 5
3.1 An Overview of Global Oil and Gas Pipelines 5
3.2 Importance of Pipelines in Oil and Gas Transportation 6
3.3 Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines to 2020 6
4 Strategic Pipelines Set to Change Geopolitical and Demand-Supply Paradigm in the Global Oil and Gas Industry 8
4.1 TAPI Pipeline – Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India Pipeline 8
4.1.1 TAPI Pipeline, Project Overview 8
4.1.2 TAPI Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 9
4.1.3 TAPI Pipeline, Development Challenges 11
4.2 Keystone Pipeline System – Allowing Canadian Oil Sands Produce to Reach US Gulf Coast via Midwest 12
4.2.1 Keystone Pipeline System, Project Overview 12
4.2.2 Keystone Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 13
4.2.3 Keystone Pipeline, Development Challenges 16
4.3 IGI Poseidon Pipeline – Interconnector Greece-Italy 17
4.3.1 IGI Poseidon Pipeline, Project Overview 17
4.3.2 IGI Poseidon Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 18
4.3.3 IGI Poseidon Pipeline, Development Challenges 21
4.4 Altai Pipeline – Russia’s Move to Develop New Exports Markets in Asia 22
4.4.1 Altai Pipeline, Project Overview 22
4.4.2 Altai Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 23
4.4.3 Altai Pipeline, Development Challenges 25
4.5 ESPO Pipeline – Expanding Russian Oil and Gas Trade into Asia-Pacific 26
4.5.1 ESPO Pipeline, Project Overview 26
4.5.2 ESPO Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 27
4.5.3 ESPO Pipeline, Development Challenges 30
4.6 South Stream –Russia’s Move to Maintain its Position in the European Markets 31
4.6.1 South Stream, Project Overview 31
4.6.2 South Stream, Rationale and Strategic Importance 32
4.6.3 South Stream, Development Challenges 35
4.7 Nabucco Pipeline – Gas Bridge from Asia to Europe 36
4.7.1 Nabucco Pipeline, Project Overview 36
4.7.2 Nabucco Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 38
4.7.3 Nabucco Pipeline, Development Challenges 42
4.8 Iranian Gas Trunk Line – IGAT IX Gas Pipeline 43
4.8.1 Iranian Gas Trunk Line – IGAT IX Gas Pipeline, Project Overview 43
4.8.2 Iranian Gas Trunk line – IGAT IX Gas Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 44
4.8.3 Iranian Gas Trunk Line – IGAT IX Gas Pipeline, Development Challenges 46
4.9 Alaska Pipeline Project – The Trans-Alaska Pipeline 46
4.9.1 Alaska Pipeline Project, Project Overview 46
4.9.2 Alaska Pipeline Project, Rationale and Strategic Importance 48
4.9.3 Alaska Pipeline Project, Development Challenges 49
4.10 Trans-Korean Gas Pipeline – Allowing Natural Gas Trade from Russia to South Korea 50
4.10.1 Trans-Korean Gas Pipeline, Project Overview 50
4.10.2 Trans-Korean Gas Pipeline, Rationale and Strategic Importance 51
4.10.3 Trans-Korean Gas Pipeline, Development Challenges 52
5 Appendix 53
5.1 Market Definition 53
5.2 Sources 53
5.3 Abbreviations 54
5.4 Methodology 55
5.4.1 Coverage 55
5.4.2 Secondary Research 55
5.4.3 Primary Research 56
5.4.4 Expert Panel Validation 56
5.5 Contact Us 56
5.6 Disclaimer 56

1.1 List of Tables


Table 1: Global Oil and Gas Pipelines, Overview, 2011 5
Table 2: Global Oil and Gas Pipelines, Regional Pipeline Length, 2011 5
Table 3: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Planned Pipelines to 2020 6
Table 4: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Planned Gas, Oil and Product Pipelines to 2020 7
Table 5: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Natural Gas Demand Outlook, EU, Mtoe, 2005-2030 19
Table 6: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Natural Gas Imports, Production and Consumption, China, 2006 – 2010 24
Table 7: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Oil Production, Consumption and Imports, Mbopd, China, 2001-2010 28
Table 8: Crude Oil Production, Russia, Million Tons, 2005 – 2030 29

List of Figures


Figure 1: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Planned Gas, Oil and Product Pipelines to 2020 7
Figure 2: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, TAPI Pipeline 8
Figure 3: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Keystone and Keystone XL Pipeline Project 12
Figure 4: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Oil Production, Consumption and Imports, bopd, US, 1980-2010 14
Figure 5: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, IGI Poseidon Pipeline 17
Figure 6: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Natural Gas Demand Outlook, EU, Mtoe, 2005-2030 19
Figure 7: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, ITGI Gas Corridor 20
Figure 8: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Altai Pipeline 22
Figure 9: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Natural Gas Imports, Production and Consumption, China, 2006 – 2010 23
Figure 10: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, ESPO Pipeline 26
Figure 11: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Oil Production, Consumption and Imports, Mbopd, China, 2001-2010 28
Figure 12: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, South Stream Pipeline 31
Figure 13: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Top 20 Russian Gas Importers in Europe, bcm, 2010 32
Figure 14: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Nabucco and South Stream Gas Pipelines 34
Figure 15: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, European Southern Gas Corridor 35
Figure 16: Planned Nabucco Pipeline, Proposed Route 36
Figure 17: Organigram, NABUCCO Gas Pipeline International GmbH 37
Figure 18: Nabucco Gas Pipeline Project, Existing/Possible Gas Supply Routes 38
Figure 19: Nabucco Pipeline Project, Middle Eastern and Asian Feeders 39
Figure 20: Europe, Nabucco Pipeline and Related Existing Pipeline Infrastructure 40
Figure 21: Nabucco Pipeline, Multi Entry – Exit Pipeline System 40
Figure 22: Europe, Expected FID Projects Due to Nabucco FID 41
Figure 23: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Iranian Gas Trunk line – IGAT IX Gas Pipeline 43
Figure 24: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Iran-Europe Pars Gas Pipeline Route 45
Figure 25: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Alaska Pipeline Project 47
Figure 26: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, US Natural Gas Consumption and Production, bcm, 1978-2010 48
Figure 27: Strategic Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines, Trans-Korean Gas Pipeline 50