This energy market report offers an incisive and reliable overview of the energy sector of the country. With a focus on oil, gas, coal and power markets, the report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2008 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights, to help tackle national energy challenges and opportunities.

Institutions & Energy Policy
The Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology (BMWi) is in charge of the country's energy policy and supervises the energy sector, controlling its R&D expenses ...

Energy Companies
Details for energy companies (production, import, export, distribution, refineries, LNG terminals) in the oil, gas, coal and power sectors.

Energy Supply
Resources: Germany has very limited hydrocarbon reserves. However, its subsoil is rich in solid fuels, coal and lignite, ...

Prices
Details of energy prices and taxes levels and evolution, by energy and by sector (oil, coal, power, gas).

Consumption
Germany is the largest consumer of energy in Europe. Since the reunification of the country energy consumption has fallen in the new Länder, mainly due to ...

Issues & Prospects
According to the IEA’s latest forecasts, primary consumption is set to drop on a regular basis (-1%/year until 2010 and 2020, and -0.8%/year between 2020 and 2030) ...

2008 Key data & Graphs

• Economic indicators: population, growth, etc.
• Supply indicators: reserves, capacity, production, external trade (per energy)
• Demand indicators: consumption per capita, total consumption, final consumption (per energy and per sector), energy security, energy efficiency, CO2 emissions
• Energy Balance : total and per energy