Report Summary

LNGReports’ comprehensive report on “Croatia LNG Strategy Analysis and Outlook to 2020- Capacity, Trade, Price, Contracts, Expenditure, Competition, New Projects, Demand, Supply Trends and Forecasts” is a detailed and complete analyzer of Croatia LNG markets.
The research work provides key LNG operational and growth strategies, business opportunities, trends, drivers and challenges in the Croatia industry. The industry is compared with its peer markets of Croatia, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland and Sweden through SWOT, benchmarking and positioning matrix tools.
The report provides profound analysis and complete data on each segment of Croatia LNG value chain including source fields, connecting pipelines, regasification plants, storage tanks, jetty and LNG carriers for all the existing and planned LNG terminals in Croatia.
The research work provides historical and forecasted regasification and storage capacity information of all existing and planned terminals between 2000 and 2020. For each LNG terminal, location, operator, ownership, capital investments and construction information are provided. In addition, the report provides the current status of all planned projects including construction, capital investments and feasibility details.

Detailed analysis of Croatia Trade Pattern including information on monthly LNG trade movements, monthly LNG prices and revenues for 2010 is provided. In addition, annual LNG imports by supplying country are also provided between 2000 and 2010. All the existing and planned contract agreements (SPA/ HOA/MOUs) signed by Croatia LNG companies are detailed. Further, spare/ available LNG capacity in the country to 2020 is provided.
The report forecasts LNG trade from 2000 to 2020. It also forecasts natural gas supply- demand along with regasification, contracted and storage capacities to 2020. Further, Croatia LNG capital expenditure is forecasted to 2015.

Croatia market structure and competitive landscape is clearly described with supporting data on market shares of each company. LNG operations, strategies, business and financial overview of three major LNG producers in the country including E.ON Ruhrgas, OMV AG, Total S.A are analyzed in detail.

Scope

Croatia LNG strategies, SWOT analysis, growth prospects, benchmarking and positioning matrix for comparison with Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Croatia, Qatar and Nigeria markets
All latest trends and major drivers, issues of investing and contracting with Croatia LNG importers
Historic and forecasted regasification, storage, LNG contracted and spare capacities and storage tanks to 2020 for all existing and planned terminals
Croatia LNG demand forecast to 2020
Monthly LNG trade, LNG export price and LNG expenditure data by importing country between January 2010 and December 2010 along with annual data from 2000 to 2010
All active and planned Sales and Purchase agreements (SPAs) along with seller, quantity, duration and delivery details
Terminal wise location, operator, ownership, start up and capex
Croatia LNG Market Structure, company wise regasification capacity information from 2000 to 2020
Business profiles and LNG strategies of three LNG majors in the industry
Latest mergers, acquisitions, contract announcements, trade agreements, terminal expansions and all related news
An illustrative map of all the existing and planned LNG terminals"

Reasons To Purchase

Make strategic decisions using our in-depth analysis and outlook data on liquefaction capacities, LNG trade and natural gas
Identify latest trends, drivers and challenges of operating in the industry
Evaluate pros and cons of investing or contracting in the country’s LNG market as compared to its peer markets
Enhance your strategy formulation through analytical tools including SWOT analysis, Peer benchmarking and positioning matrix
Get complete understanding of future LNG markets amidst current uncertain demand conditions
Formulate best pricing strategies using the monthly export price information of the country
Compare your strategies with the leading LNG companies’ mid term and long term strategies
Evaluate planned projects using our feasibility analysis of planned projects and capital investment
Make merger and acquisition decisions using market share information and latest news section

1.1 List of Tables 8
1.2 List of Figures 10

2 Croatia Industry Overview 11
2.1 Croatia LNG Industry Brief, 2011 11
2.1.1 Regasification Capacity 11
2.1.2 LNG Purchases 11
2.1.3 Spare LNG Capacity available for Contracts 11
2.1.4 Total LNG Import Expenditure 11
2.1.5 Average LNG Import Price 11
2.1.6 Top Importers of Croatia LNG 11
2.1.7 LNG Terminals under Operation 11
2.1.8 LNG Terminals Planned/ under Construction 12
2.1.9 Natural Gas Production 12
2.1.10 Natural Gas Consumption 12
2.1.11 Natural Gas Reserves 12
2.1.12 Industry Concentration Ratio 12
2.1.13 Market Leader 12
2.2 Croatia LNG Market Description 13
2.3 Croatia LNG Export Terminals Map 14

3 Strategy Analysis of Croatia LNG Markets 15
3.1 Croatia LNG Strategies 15
3.2 Croatia LNG SWOT Analysis 17
3.2.1 Key Strengths 17
3.2.2 Key Weaknesses 18
3.2.3 Key Opportunities 19
3.2.4 Key Threats 19
3.3 Croatia Benchmarking with Other European LNG Exporters 20
3.3.1 Overall Ranking 21
3.3.2 Supply Index 22
3.3.3 Capacity Index 23
3.3.4 Operational Index 24
3.4 Croatia LNG Positioning matrix 25

4 Croatia LNG Trends and Outlook to 2020 26
4.1 Latest Croatia LNG Market Trends 26
4.2 Key Factors Driving Croatia LNG Industry to 2020 27
4.3 Regasification Capacity Forecasts, 2000- 2020 28
4.4 LNG Trade Forecast, 2000-2020 30
4.5 Contracted and Non- Contracted Capacity Forecasts, 2000- 2020 32

5 Croatia Natural Gas Market Outlook 34
5.1 Croatia Proven Natural Gas Reserves, 2000-2010 34
5.1.1 Major Natural Gas Fields in Croatia 34
5.1.2 Comparison of Croatia Proven Gas Reserves 34
5.1.3 Croatia Proven Gas Reserve Volume, 2000- 2010 35
5.2 Croatia Natural Gas Production Forecast, 2000-2020 36
5.2.1 Croatia Natural Gas Production Trends 36
5.2.2 Croatia Natural Gas Production Outlook to 2020 37
5.3 Croatia Natural Gas Demand Forecast, 2000-2020 38
5.3.1 Croatia Primary Energy Consumption by Fuel 38
5.3.2 Croatia Natural Gas Consumption Trends 38
5.3.3 Croatia Natural Gas Consumption Outlook to 2020 40

6 Analysis of Croatia Operational and Planned LNG Terminals 41
6.1 Location, Operator, Ownership, Start Up, Construction, Technology, Capex and Current Status Details by Terminal, 2011 41
6.2 Croatia Regasification Capacity by Terminal, 2000-2020 42
6.3 Croatia LNG Carrier Details by Terminal 45
6.4 Croatia LNG Storage Capacity by Terminal, 2000-2020 46
6.5 Croatia LNG Storage Tank Details by Terminal, 2000-2020 47

7 Croatia Monthly LNG Import Trade Pattern and Pricing Analysis, 2010 48
7.1 Annual LNG Trade Quantities by Supplier, 2000-2010 48
7.2 Monthly LNG Trade Quantities by Supplier, January 2010- December 2010 49
7.3 Monthly LNG Import Prices by Supplier, January 2010- December 2010 51
7.4 Monthly LNG Import Expenditure by Supplier, January 2010- December 2010 53

8 Croatia Long and Medium Term LNG Contract Details, 2000-2020 55
8.1 Geographical Analysis of LNG Supply Contracts, 2011- 2020 55
8.2 Terminal wise Contracted Vs. Available Capacity, 2000- 2020 56
8.3 Existing LNG Supply Contract Details by Terminal 58
8.4 Announced/ Planned LNG Supply Contract Details by Terminal 59

9 Analysis of Planned LNG Projects in Croatia 60
9.1 Current Status of Planned LNG Terminals 60
9.2 Planned LNG Terminals- Capital Expenditure 60
9.3 Planned LNG Terminals- Location, Operator, Ownership and Technology 61
9.4 Planned LNG Terminals- Fields, Tankers and Other Infrastructure 61
9.5 Planned LNG Terminals- Long and Medium term Supply Contracts 62
9.6 Planned Expansions of Existing LNG Terminals 63

10 Croatia LNG Markets, Competitive Scenario 64
10.1 LNG Strategies of Major Croatian Operators 64
10.2 Croatia LNG Market Structure, 2011 66
10.3 Croatia LNG Companies Benchmarking, 2011 67
10.4 Croatia, Company wise LNG Import Capacity, 2000-2020 70
10.5 Croatia Company wise Planned Capital Expenditure 71

11 Analysis of Key LNG Companies in Croatia 72
11.1 E.ON Ruhrgas 72
11.1.1 Overview 72
11.1.2 Business Description 73
11.1.3 LNG Strategies 75
11.1.4 LNG Operations 76
11.1.5 SWOT Analysis 77
11.1.6 Contact Information 79
11.2 OMV AG 80
11.2.1 Overview 80
11.2.2 Business Description 81
11.2.3 LNG Strategies 83
11.2.4 LNG Operations 84
11.2.5 SWOT Analysis 86
11.2.6 Contact Information 88
11.3 Total S.A 89
11.3.1 Overview 89
11.3.2 Business Description 90
11.3.3 LNG Strategies 92
11.3.4 LNG Operations 93
11.3.5 SWOT Analysis 95
11.3.6 Contact Information 97

12 Latest Developments in Croatia LNG Industry 98

13 Appendix 116
13.1 Introduction to LNG 116
13.1.1 Widening Scope of LNG Globally 116
13.1.2 LNG Vs Pipeline Transport 117
13.2 Global LNG Markets Overview, 2011 118
13.3 LNG Conversion Factors 119
13.4 Definitions 119
13.5 About LNGReports 120
13.6 Sources and Methodology 120
13.7 Contact Information 121
13.8 Disclaimer 121

List of Tables

Table 1: Europe LNG Markets- Country Benchmarking 21
Table 2: Europe Natural Gas Reserves and Production by Country, 2010 22
Table 3: Europe Operational and Planned LNG Capacity by Country, 2011-2015 23
Table 4: Europe LNG Utilization Rates, 2010 24
Table 5: Croatia Regasification Capacity Outlook, 2000- 2020 28
Table 6: Croatia LNG Trade Volume Outlook, 2000- 2020 30
Table 7: Croatia LNG Contracted Capacity Outlook, 2000- 2020 32
Table 8: Croatia Proven Natural Gas Reserves, 2000-2010 35
Table 9: Croatia, Marketed Natural Gas Production Forecast, 2000- 2020 37
Table 10: Croatia Natural Gas Consumption Forecast, 2000-2020 40
Table 11: Croatia Existing and Planned LNG Terminal Details, 2011 41
Table 12: Croatia Regasification Capacity by Terminal, 2000- 2020 42
Table 13: Croatia LNG Storage Capacity by Terminal, 2000- 2020 46
Table 14: Croatia LNG Storage Tanks by Terminal, 2000- 2020 47
Table 15: Croatia Annual LNG Trade Quantities by Supplier, 2000- 2010 48
Table 16: Croatia Monthly LNG Trade Quantities by Supplier, January 2010- December 2010 49
Table 17: Croatia Average Monthly LNG Prices by Importer, January 2010- December 2010 51
Table 18: Croatia Monthly LNG Expenditure by Importer, January 2010- December 2010 53
Table 19: Croatia LNG Supply Contract Volumes by Country, 2011- 2020 55
Table 20: Terminal wise Contracted LNG Volumes, 2011- 2020 56
Table 21: Terminal wise Non- Contracted (Available) LNG Volumes, 2011- 2020 57
Table 22: Seller, Contract Volume, Duration, Delivery Type Details of Existing Contracts by Terminal, 2011 58
Table 23: Seller, Contract Volume, Duration, Delivery Type Details of Planned Contracts by Terminal, 2011 59
Table 24: Croatia, Planned LNG Capital Expenditure by Terminal, 2011-2020 60
Table 25: Croatia, Planned LNG Terminal Details (Location, Operator, Ownership and Technology) 61
Table 26: Seller, Market, Contract Volume, Duration, Delivery Type Details of Contracts by Planned Terminals, 2011 62
Table 27: Croatia LNG Capacity Expansions of Planned Terminals 63
Table 28: Croatia LNG Companies Benchmarking (Capacity Index) 67
Table 29: Croatia LNG Companies Benchmarking (Expenditure Index) 68
Table 30: Croatia LNG Companies Benchmarking (Investment Index) 69
Table 31: Croatia Weighted LNG Capacity by Company, 2000- 2020 70
Table 32: Croatia Company wise Planned Capital Investments, 2011- 2015 71
Table 33: E.ON Ruhrgas- Top Level Information 72
Table 34: E.ON Ruhrgas- Existing and Planned LNG Operations by Country, 2011 76
Table 35: E.ON Ruhrgas- Weighted LNG Export Capacity by Terminal, 2000-2015 76
Table 36: OMV AG- Top Level Information 80
Table 37: OMV AG- Existing and Planned LNG Operations by Country, 2011 84
Table 38: OMV AG- Weighted LNG Export Capacity by Terminal, 2000-2015 84
Table 39: Total S.A- Top Level Information 89
Table 40: Total S.A- Existing and Planned LNG Operations by Country, 2011 93
Table 41: Total S.A- Weighted LNG Export Capacity by Terminal, 2000-2015 93
Table 42: Natural Gas (NG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Conversion Factors 119

List of Figures

Figure 1: Croatia Regasification Terminals Map 14
Figure 2: Croatia LNG Positioning Matrix 25
Figure 3: Croatia Regasification Capacity Outlook, 2000- 2020 28
Figure 4: Croatia LNG Trade Volume Outlook, 2000- 2020 30
Figure 5: Croatia LNG Contracted Capacity Outlook, 2000- 2020 32
Figure 6: Croatia Natural Gas Reserves Comparison, 2010 34
Figure 7: Croatia Proven Natural Gas Reserves, 2000-2010 35
Figure 8: Croatia, Marketed Natural Gas Production Forecast, 2000- 2020 37
Figure 9: Croatia, Primary Energy Consumption by Fuel (%), 2010 38
Figure 10: Croatia Natural Gas Consumption Forecast, 2000-2020 40
Figure 11: Croatia Annual LNG Trade Quantities, 2000-2010 48
Figure 12: Croatia Monthly LNG Trade Quantities, January 2010- December 2010 49
Figure 13: Croatia Average Monthly LNG Prices, January 2010- December 2010 51
Figure 14: Croatia Monthly LNG Import Expenditure, January 2010- December 2010 53
Figure 15: Croatia LNG Supply Contract Volumes by Country, 2011 55
Figure 16: Croatia LNG Market Shares by Companies, 2011 66
Figure 17: Croatia Weighted LNG Capacity by Company, 2000- 2020 70