Global Petroleum Market Entry Risk Assessment and Opportunity Mining Through Comparison Matrix Approach

Escalation of per-barrel crude prices is expected to continue on an inflation adjusted basis in the foreseeable future according<br>to most analysts. Rising prices are largely attributed to market forces fueled by surging world economy and growing<br>demand, particularly in Asia and Middle East. Relatively flat rates of exploration and exploitation success have been unable<br>to keep pace with that growth, leading to tight supplies. Politics, weather, speculation and other factors further contribute to<br>supply uncertainty.