Posted: September 13th, 2017

National Energy Outlook Report for ONE of the following FIVE nations: Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom, United States or Venezuela; a report that presents short-term projections of energy supply and demand through to 2020

National Energy Outlook Report for ONE of the following FIVE nations: Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom, United States or Venezuela; a report that presents short-term projections of energy supply and demand through to 2020

provide a series of forward-looking statements, particularly those regarding national economic growth, energy consumption [importation/exportation], energy policies and revenues. It is important that your report focuses on the future of oil/gas and energy between 2015 and 2020.

A brief guide to the overall structure of this coursework and some specific content:
The aim of your submission is to write a National Energy Outlook Report for ONE of the following FIVE nations: Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom, United States or Venezuela; a report that presents medium-term projections of energy supply and demand through to 2020, with a particular emphasis on the contribution of the petroleum and gas sectors.
1. Broad Content:
Executive Summary (250 words) – this should not be generic, but include the most relevant trends along with supporting data/statistics
Introduction – Broad overview, Aim and Objectives
Main Body of argument: Forward-looking projection [see below]
All sections must be supported by evidence (authors, dates), statistics, graphs, trends, tables, data-sets (some in the appendices)
Conclusion – Critically explore key findings and future trends.
Appendices
Bibliography
• Use headings and subheading to structure your work appropriately; make sure the arguments flow from one section to the next.
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The report should be completed to the highest professional standards, both in the sense of content and overall appearance; do not, however, use extended quotes, develop your own style of writing.
Remember, your report should focus on achieving the aim and objectives as set out in the CW outline:
1. Contribute critically to the wider debate on global energy issues,
2. Identify long-term energy trends, building on statistical reviews of national and world energy,
3. Develop projections for national and world energy markets to 2030, taking into account the potential evolution of the world economy, policy, and technology.
Sources: BP, Bloomberg Energy, Shell, OPEC, EIA Annual Energy Outlook, IEA, Exxon, WEO, National, journal publications…
2. Main Body of argument – specific trends you may wish to explore:
• Historical + Current trends
• Demographics
• National Economics -Sectorial Economic Growth

• Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels, Alternatives…

• Fossil Fuels – conventional vs unconventional
• Energy Supply/Demand [national/regional]
• Environment and Climate Change [impact & legislation]
• Technology – R&D
• IOC versus NOC
• National/Regional/Global Politics
• Regional/National Policies, Legislation and Ethics (HS)
+ ‘In-depth’ Section [see below]
3. Don’t forget that within the main section must include a subsection titled In-Depth Analysis (750 words) that focuses on one or two of the following themes in much more detail: product supply, demand and pricing; political stability; legal and regulatory developments; new technologies; climate change, natural disasters and adverse weather conditions, or wars and acts of terrorism/sabotage.
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a.    Remember this report is all about future trends through to 2020;
b.    It is important that you offer critical insight with regards to future trends, not just descriptive text;
c.    These forward-looking statements should highlight the risks and uncertainties involved with projections that relate to events, and depend on circumstances, that will or may occur in the future;
d.    Use sentences/paragraphs, write succinctly and do not use colloquial language;
e.    All comments should be referenced, using up-to-date sources. In most instances, published more than 4 years old will be dated;

Below: preferred lay-out for figures, figure number, caption and source.

Figure 1 – Brent Spot Price for Oil (BBC, 20131)
1 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/market_data/commodities/143908/twelve_month.stm
Beneath the caption or as a footnote

1    Aim and Objectives
The aim of your submission is to write an National Energy Outlook Report for ONE of the following FIVE nations: Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom, United States or Venezuela; a report that presents short-term projections of energy supply and demand through to 2020, with a particular emphasis on the contribution of the petroleum and gas sectors.
Objectives:
1.    Contribute critically to the wider debate on global energy issues,
2.    Identify long-term energy trends, building on statistical reviews of national and world energy,
3.    Develop projections for national and world energy markets to 2020, taking into account the potential evolution of the world economy, policies and technology.
2.    Procedure
If you wish to successfully realise the aim and objectives of your energy report you must provide a series of forward-looking statements, particularly those regarding national economic growth, energy consumption [importation/exportation], energy policies and revenues. It is important that your report focuses on the future of oil/gas and energy between 2015 and 2020.
These forward-looking statements should highlight the risks and uncertainties involved with projections that relate to events, and depend on circumstances, that will or may occur in the future.
The actual results of your National Energy Outlook Report may differ depending on a variety of factors, consequently your energy report must include an ‘in-depth’ analysis section [of 750 words] that focuses on one or two of the following themes in much more detail: product supply, demand and pricing; political stability; legal and regulatory developments; new technologies; climate change, natural disasters and adverse weather conditions, or wars and acts of terrorism/ sabotage.
The report must begin with an “Executive Summary” [250 words], which highlights the key findings of your work. It is essential that all projections are fully evidenced and justified, and consequently, numerics, statistics and graphics are used throughout. A 10% deduction will be applied if you exceed the word count.

Word Count: 3000