NEW YORK - Global Markets Direct has published a new research report entitled “The Top Ten Global Energy Trends in 2009″, which identifies the key trends expected to influence the global energy market landscape in the coming year.

The research company has identified the following trends as being the key energy issues for 2009:

1. Capital expenditure on oil exploration and production will continue to stagnate in 2009

2. Oil price volatility to continue in the short term but likely to stabilize within a lower narrow band by the end of 2009

3. Clean energy projects will play a crucial role in the long term energy needs of the world although there will be reduced investment in 2009

4. New investments in unconventional oil and gas projects will decline next year

5. Coal will continue to be the highest consumed energy source in 2009 despite a shift towards nuclear and alternative sources

6. Nuclear energy will play an increasing role in meeting
the global energy needs even though some new
projects might be delayed in 2009

7. European countries’ will continue to increase efforts
to reduce their dependence on Russian natural gas

8. Demand for natural gas to continue to increase in 2009

9. Electricity generation capacity to grow while distribution
and transmission will require further investments

10. Rise in construction costs will delay projects in the refining sector

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