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  • PFC Energy's Global Lubricants Service (GLS) provides in-depth analysis and data on all aspects of worldwide lubricants activity. The service provides detailed profiles of over 35 markets - selected for their importance in terms of size or growth potential - and includes profiles of more than 20 key lubricants industry operators. The profiles for operators analyze their strategies, performance and operations with particular focus on supply position, marketing strategies and regional as well as national market shares. GLS clients are constantly updated on global and regional trends in lubricants markets and the key issues and events impacting the lubricants industry's competitive environment.

    GLS analysts are accessible to clients for questions regarding methodology and content of the service, as well as for explaining recent and emerging industry trends. GLS provides:


    • Analysis of recent M&A activity and changing operator strategies
    • Continuous tracking of key indicators and trends for base oils and finished lubricants
    • Global monitoring of regional trends and changing supply/demand patterns


    The GLS includes the full series of PFC Energy's Global Lubricants Country and Competitor Profiles, Strategic Memos, Special Reports, Trend Reports, and Statistical Updates.


    Country and Competitor Profiles


    Country Profiles provide an overview of the lubricants industry in each country, and include information on the economy, regulatory framework, base oil manufacturing and supply/demand balance, the competitive environment and the relative position and strategies of key operators in each market. Historical and forecast data is provided in easy-reference table format, to standardized methodology. Competitor Profiles assess key industry operators' strategies and performance and provide an overview of their manufacturing operations, supply position, relative market positions and marketing strategies in all regions where they operate.


    Strategic Memos, Special Reports, and Trend Reports


    The GLS team continuously monitors the lubricants industry to update clients of lubricants industry issues, trends and events worldwide. Strategic Memos analyze current industry issues, events and competitor strategies, and Special Reports are in-depth analyses focusing on particular segments of the lubricants industry. Trend Reports focus on industry players' relative positions and strategies in lubricants marketing and base oil manufacturing.


    Statistical Updates


    Regular statistical updates available through the GLS include base oil capacities, prices and margins, finished lubricants market size data, as well as market share data for key operators and markets. All statistical updates can be downloaded as a spreadsheet.
     
  •  Latest GLS Membership Service Publications

  • 09.10 1H10 Industry Trends
    08.10 PetroChina
    07.10 Base Oil Margin Update - 2Q10
    07.10 BP
    07.10 Chevron
    06.10 ExxonMobil
    06.10 Shell
    04.10 1. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – World
    04.10 2. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – Asia Pacific
    04.10 3. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – North America
    04.10 4. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – Europe
    04.10 5. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – Former Soviet Union
    04.10 6. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – Middle East & Africa
    04.10 7. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – Latin America
    04.10 8. Base Oil Manufacturing Capacities – Upcoming Capacity Investments
    04.10 Base Oil Margin Update - 1Q10
    04.10 China
    03.10 2009 Industry Trends
    02.10 Base Oil Margin Update - 4Q09
    12.09 South Korea
  • For further information on this Membership Service or other services please contact info@pfcenergy.com.
     
     
     
     
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