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Global industrial equipment manufacturer needed a market opportunity study of the natural gas power generation market

Client description:

Global industrial equipment manufacturer

Challenge: 

The client observed a trend toward expansion of the use of natural gas and wanted to study the market to determine what the opportunities for their products and services would be in the industrial and municipal power generation industry. They wanted to get ahead of the curve in developing breakthrough technologies and solutions if possible.

Methodologies: 

Extensive secondary research into the state of the natural gas market and future expectations, and regulatory environment. 20 qualitative IDIs with thought leaders, public and independent utilities providers and maintenance providers as well as industrial co-generation.

The result: 

The client received a detailed report on the state of the power generation industry related to new technologies, practices, and equipment needs driven by plentiful natural gas. The study included expected growth and trends as well as key insights on unmet needs and potential opportunities for them to explore.

Geographic scope

US

Industries involved 

Energy / Renewable / Alternative, Oil & Gas

Services applied 

Market Opportunity Study

Methodologies 

Qualitative Research

Practice area

Market Research and Analysis

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