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for the oil and gas
sector in Europe.
uropean oil and gas demand was still affected by the economic
downturn during 2013. Is 2014 going to be the turning point towards
a more positive outlook for oil and gas demand or just a mirror of
2013? Estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA) appear
to indicate the recovery in oil and gas demand is going to be slow and initially
restricted to a small number of European countries. According to the IEA,
European oil demand is estimated to decline by 0.7% in 2014 relative to
2013 numbers. This is an improvement compared to the expected drop of
1.4% in 2013. Gas consumption is estimated to decline by 3% in 2014, the same
rate of decline expected for 2013, following drops of 3.5% in 2012 and 11% in
2011. Despite the fall in oil and gas demand, European imports of gas and
middle distillate products increased during 2013. This was caused by falls in
European gas production and the shutdown of European refineries during 2012
and 2013.
Europe is still the world's largest energy importer, importing
approximately 55% of its overall energy needs, the imports represent
approximately 84% of oil consumption and 64% of natural gas
consumption. In contrast with the US, which is fast becoming self
sufficient in energy, Europe is becoming increasingly more
dependent on imports of oil and gas. Consequently, concerns are
being raised over energy costs and security of supply. Both the
oil and the gas industry are navigating a sea of change
that will affect the future outlook of both industries.
European refiners have been experiencing a sharp
decline in domestic oil demand and
tougher competition abroad.
While the gas industry is under
pressure to change its
business model and adapt to
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Conclusion
European oil and gas industries are undergoing many
changes and facing many challenges. The nature of these
challenges can potentially change the outlook for both the
oil and the gas sectors in Europe. Energy dependency and
security of supply are underlying themes linking the two
industries. European authorities and European consumers
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dependency on oil and gas imports is estimated to increase
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Under intense pressure from consumer countries and facing
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In the oil sector, European refinery closures will have
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