Improving the Global Energy Industry by Integrating Macro-Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities for Corporations

摘要: Emerging energy technologies and market evolution of some products, particularly natural gas, can converge to produce a new global scenario closer the objectives Sustainable Development, with smooth transition that would avoid social economic upheavals could open cycle growth wealth. The first steps unconventional gas production have induced stabilization in spot price should be continued guarantee stable prices long term. Another line development start second phase consolidation cost reduction is field Renewable Energies. Besides research technology advancements, financial deal substitute for subsidies feed-in tariffs. Last but not least, electric vehicles other emerging from demand side will also main role this quest re-structure Energy sector, where hierarchy goods applications appear, better integral use take place. A consequence significant CO2 emissions, cheaper energy, although fiscal policies swallow advantage. In transition, which likely last thirty years or so, corporations face challenges opportunities consolidate their working value-adding status.