New market study, "France Oil & Gas Report Q2 2015", has been published

The outlook for upstream activity remains weak but a reversal of France's ban on hydraulic fracturing could facilitate investment in monetising the country's siz e able shale gas potential. Although we have not forecasted further cuts in downstream capacity, we note that the sector remains vulnerable amid falling demand and competitive pressures.

* The French Senate again confirmed its opposition to shale gas exploration, voting in late February 2015 against an amendment supported by the conservative opposition that would have enabled research into the country's shale gas potential. In response to the defeat of the latest pro-shale gas measures, Energy Minister Segolene Royal warned that tapping the country's unconventional potential would not resolve its energy challenges.
* The French industry has continued to press the government to revise its opposition to fracking in the hope of a change in policy. In the hope of facilitating such a policy shift, more than 20 French companies collaborated in founding a Paris-based think-tank, the Centre for Unconventional Hydrocarbons (CHNC), which will work change public attitudes regarding shale gas.
* Representatives from the Union Francaise des Industries Petrolieres (UFIP), a body that represents oil companies in the country, warned in early 2015 of the risk of further...

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The France Oil & Gas Report has been researched at source and features BMI Research's independent forecasts for France including major indicators for oil, gas and LNG, covering all major indicators including reserves, production, consumption, refining capacity, prices, export volumes and values. The report includes full analysis of industry trends and prospects, national and multinational companies and changes in the regulatory environment.

BMI's France Oil & Gas Report provides professionals, consultancies, government departments, regulatory bodies and researchers with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the French oil and gas industry.

Key Benefits

* Benchmark BMI's independent oil and gas industry forecasts for France to test consensus views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the French oil and gas market.
* Target business opportunities and risks in the French oil and gas sector through reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments in France.
* Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity) and Competitive Landscape Tables.

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BMI Industry View

Summary of BMI’s key forecasts and industry analysis, covering oil and gas reserves, supply, demand and refining, plus analysis of landmark company developments and key changes in the regulatory environment.

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