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            Market Update 
            Reports provide forecasts and analysis of prospective 
            developments tracked on the Offshore Energy Database. Using the OED 
            for the base data the markets are modelled through OFFPEX providing 
            forecasts of units and capital expenditure over 5 and 10 year periods. 
             
            The robust nature of the model provides versatility allowing a variety 
            of views of the markets. This allows analysts and managers the opportunity 
            to assess markets with the confidence that 
            the data is: 
             
            - Thoroughly researched - each field is analysed 
            - Based on all available information 
             
            Each report is over 170 pages long with chapters concentrating on 
            regions and sectors. Providing information on countries, operators, 
            fields, The reports cover historical data from our comprehensive database 
            of fields, companies and contracts. The Forecast is our view of the 
            most likely development scenario for fields under development or due 
            to be developed in the period and the costs and scheduling associated 
            with them. 
             
            Due to the increased uncertainty associated with developments beyond 
            a five-year horizon, the terminology of prospects is used. Prospects 
            includes the latest available information on longer-term developments 
            beyond the forecast period to 2008. Whilst the period to 2012 is usually 
            modelled within the OFFPEX™ system it is better to view this 
            latter period as a trend indicator rather than a definitive statement 
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            Technology & 
            Players: The companion reports to the 
            Market Update reports are the Technology and Players series. These 
            reports use multiple inputs including OED and OFFPEX? to consider 
            the development of new technologies to the market and what impact 
            the major players have in the industry over the next five to ten year 
            periods.  The reports will look at the 
              impacts of new enabling technology, such as mooring systems or DC-only 
              electric subsea trees or those technologies that offer product differential 
              in the market place, such as subsea processing, and will highlight 
              areas of opportunity.  
            Firms with Global presence will be analysed 
              in terms of what their perceived strategy is and how it will affect 
              the market. The reports will look at both operators and contractors 
              whom offer service or supply to the industry. 
             
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