The beginning of the 21st century has presented a number of challenges to companies operating in the energy and utility sector. Recent reform within the Irish marketplace together with concerns relating to climate change, security of supply and government policy are but some of the issues facing the industry in today’s volatile business environment.
Economic development is dependent on sufficient sources of oil, gas, electricity, coal and more recently, renewable energy. The availability and security of these resources are on the minds of many, from consumers, to political leaders, to company executives.
PricewaterhouseCoopers offers a strong and reliable network of dedicated industry specialists who work with companies and industry stakeholders who have played a key part in the major developments that are shaping the industry.
Publications
Global CEO survey: Energy results
As the world’s increasing demand for energy presents massive growth opportunities what does it take to succeed in this sector? Here we examine what CEOs in the energy industry (oil and gas) currently view as the key challenges facing their businesses.
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Power deals: Mergers and acquisitions activity within the global electricity and gas market
This publication reviews merger and acquisition activity in the global cross-border and domestic power (electricity and gas) utilities sector. In a year which saw continued expansion in both the total number and value of deals, we report the rationale behind the overall trends and key individual deals. We also highlight some of the critical issues to consider when engaging in deal activity within this sector.
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Oil and gas deals: Mergers and acquisitions activity within the global oil and gas market
Escalating energy demand, higher oil prices, constrained supplies of conventional hydrocarbons, the exploration of more unconventional sources and increasingly complex geopolitics are all shaping deal activity in the oil and gas industry. This publication examines merger and acquisition activity in 2006 while also looking ahead to the future direction of deal-making in the sector.
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Mining deals: 2007 annual review
The mining industry is experiencing an unprecedented period of change driven by merger and acquisition activity. As the industry continues to chart a dynamic merger and acquisition path our review warns that no company operating in the sector can afford to be complacent about their deal strategy.
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