http://www.marketreportsonline.com/Market Reports Online XML Feedhttp://www.marketreportsonline.com/200716-mooi-karbala-oil-.htmlThe MOOI - Karbala Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The MOOI - Karbala Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence&#39;s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, consultan...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/239353-iraq-defence-and-.htmlExecutive The report examines the trends occurring in the country''s current and future defence procurement, and theorder of battle across its armed forces. The intention is to provide a clear and concise discussion of theseissues. The report''s general conclusion is that Iraq remains at serious risk of fragmentation, partly as a resultof the failure of its political parties to work together, and due to the increasingly bloody insurgency thatcontinues to take the lives of hundreds of civilians each month. However, although the country continues tosuffer serious violence, its general level of security is improving, particularly in the north and south of the...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/235650-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI View: The Iraqi mobile sector recovered from a disappointing performance in 2011 by growing 14.3%in 2012. We believe that this was able to mask the continued muted growth in the country''s fixed-line andbroadband sectors. Further giving impetus to the mobile industry is the prospect of 3G licences beingawarded by end-2013, which should benefit consumers and the broader economy by allowing theintroduction of important services such as mobile banking.Key Data■ The mobile market grew by 14.3% in 2012, up from 5.0% in 2011 and slightly down from 13.0% in2010. We forecast the sector to grow by an average of 6.1% per annum between 2013 and 2017.■ Zain Iraq con...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/232447-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlBMI View: Iraq&#39;&#39;s healthcare and pharmaceuticals market has suffered from a lack of investment and the impact of war - much of the infrastructure is outdated; hospitals, clinics and pharmacies lack trained personnel; and the health insurance sector is immature and can offer the government little in terms of income. Other issues, such as continued security risks, also remain, holding back development and deterring multinationals.The government is taking steps to modernise healthcare facilities, however, and a combination of agreements with other governments (attracted by Iraq&#39;&#39;s natural resources), NGOs and public spending is funding new developments. There are several new ho...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/233418-ministry-of-elect.htmlMinistry of Electricity of Iraq (MEI) is an government owned electric commission in Iraq. MEI is responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Iraq. Its operations are classified into 18 geographic directorates broadly classified into DG of production, DG of transmission, DG of distribution and DG of projects. Each directorate is again classified into various production, transmission and distribution directorates. It is the principal organization that administers the power sector in the country. The ministry is also responsible for importing electricity from neighboring countries such as Syria, Turkey and Iran.Ministry of Electricity...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/228311-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlBMI View: Although Iraq is set to lead oil production growth in the Middle East region, a number of above ground risks and uncertainty about projects in the pipeline results in widely varied forecasts. Although Iraq benefits from large reserve s of both oil and gas, political, security, regulatory and infrastructure challenges undermine the country&#39;&#39;s below-ground potential and contribute to uncertainty in forecasting. With exports from the KRG offline at the time of writing, unattractive fiscal terms and a perceived better operating environment in the north better operating environment continue to support an exodus of foreign oil companies from fields in the south.We highli...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/226045-iraq-infrastructu.htmlBMI View: Whilst the Iraqi government continues to focus on rebuilding its infrastructure, we maintain our view that growth in the construction sector will not reach its full potential, with average annual growth of 7.4% anticipated between 2013 and 2017. Despite a sizable infrastructure element to the FY2012 budget, and an 18% increase proposed for the FY2013 budget, combined with dedicated infrastructure investment plans, we are not factoring in a full realisation of these plans into our forecast scenario. In order to do so, we would need to see great improvements in political relations, institutional capacity, budget execution rates and the regulatory environment.Iraq&#39;s construc...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/224273-cbi-new-central-b.htmlThe CBI - New Central Bank of Iraq Headquarters - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The CBI - New Central Bank of Iraq Headquarters - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/253562-individual-countr.htmlIraqStrategic Analysis (SA) based at the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) has just released its MENA Oil and Gas Sector Risks and Forecasts Report as well as Individual Country Risk and Forecast Reports. The Iraq report utilises a high-profile network with a detailed knowledge of the region. This is something that will benefit individuals within the legal, financial services, energy, banking, consultancy and infrastructure sectors. Strategic Analysis leverages the unique specialist capabilities of the Henry Jackson Society Research Division to provide clients with decision-ready, commercially relevant research, analysis and consulting services to assist them with mitigati...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/223878-moe-al-mussaib-th.htmlThe MOE - Al-Mussaib Thermal Power Plant Rehabilitation - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The MOE - Al-Mussaib Thermal Power Plant Rehabilitation - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact det...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/223158-kar-group-kalak-r.htmlThe KAR Group - Kalak Refinery Expansion - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The KAR Group - Kalak Refinery Expansion - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, own...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/223078-bic-tinea-basra-h.htmlThe BIC - Tinea Basra Housing Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The BIC - Tinea Basra Housing Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, o...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/223077-bic-shatt-al-basr.htmlThe BIC - Shatt Al-Basra Culture Center - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The BIC - Shatt Al-Basra Culture Center - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owner...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/222347-iraq-defence-and-.htmlThe report examines the trends occurring in the country''s current and future defence procurement, and theorder of battle across its armed forces. The intention is to provide a clear and concise discussion of theseissues. The report''s general conclusion is that Iraq remains at serious risk of fragmentation, partly as a resultof the failure of its political parties to work together, and also due to the increasingly bloody insurgency thatcontinues to take the lives of hundreds of civilians each month.A new offensive by al-Qaeda in the second half of 2012 has caused hundreds of deaths in dozens of townsand cities across the country, with the security services seemingly ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/218744-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlBMI View: Years of underinvestment have taken their toll on the Iraqi healthcare market, as haveinternational sanctions and deterioration of healthcare infrastructure due to war. Still an unpopularfigure on the international market, Iraq’s trade partners are few and far between – although Iraq doeshave a strong bargaining chip: its oil resources. Healthcare facilities are gradually improving, with plansfor new hospitals such as two specialist hospitals planned in partnership with Iran’s Red Crescentorganisation. But access to funding is limited, import and exports are restricted, and the country has asevere shortage of trained medical professionals. As such, it is of ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/223839-the-pharmaceutica.htmlOVERVIEW OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET IN IRAQYears of underinvestment have taken their toll on the Iraqi healthcare market, as have international sanctions and deterioration of healthcare infrastructure due to war. Still an unpopular figure on the international market, Iraq''s trade partners are few and far between - although Iraq does have a strong bargaining chip: its oil resources. Healthcare facilities are gradually improving, with plans for new hospitals such as two specialist hospitals planned in partnership with Iran''s Red Crescent organisation. But access to funding is limited, import and exports are restricted, and the country has a severe shortage of trained medical professionals. ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/217101-bpc-baghdad-indus.htmlThe BPC - Baghdad Industrial City Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The BPC - Baghdad Industrial City Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project man...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/215871-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI View: The Iraqi government has placed an exorbitant fee on 3G licences in the country. Although thenetwork operators have voiced their displeasure, BMI believes the high cost of additional spectrum will notbe a barrier for any of the three operators, which will all look to the positive consumer story in Iraq asjustification for significant investments. However, we point to potential compromise over lower licence feesthat could benefit consumers and the Iraqi economy.Key Data? The mobile market grew by 5.5% in Q312 and 11.2% in 9M12.? Mobile ARPU fell marginally by 0.3% in Q312.? Iraq had one of the lowest fixed-line and broadband penetration rates in the...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/213997-iraq-infrastructu.htmlBMI View: Whilst the Iraqi government continues to focus on rebuilding its infrastructure, we maintainour view that growth in the construction sector will not reach its potential, with average annual growth of7.8% anticipated between 2013 and 2017. Despite a sizable infrastructure element to the FY2012 budget,and an 18% increase proposed for the FY2013 budget, combined with dedicated infrastructureinvestment plans, we are not factoring in a full realisation of these plans into our forecast scenario. Inorder to do so, we would need to see great improvements in political relations, institutional capacity,budget execution rates and regulations.Iraq''s construction s...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/213998-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlBMI View: Although Iraq is set to lead the Middle East the region oil production growth in the MiddleEast region, a number of above ground risks and uncertainty related to projects in the pipeline results inwidely varied forecasts over the next decade. Consensus remains elusive, as unattractive fiscal terms anda perceived better operating environment in the north better operating environment continues to supportan exodus of foreign oil companies from fields in the south. Additionally, infrastructure constraints,political disputes between north and south, and project delays, add to the divergence among forecast anduncertainty.We highlight the following trends and ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/213157-high-resource-pot.htmlHigh Resource Potential and Lucrative Production Sharing Contracts Alluring International Oil Companies to Invest in Kurdistan Region Despite Threat from Iraq’s Government International Oil Companies (IOCs) such as ExxonMobil Corporation, Marathon Oil Corporation, Total S.A. and Chevron Corporation have a presence in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, which holds nearly 40 billion barrels of oil reserves. These companies have ignored the threat of penalties by the government of Iraq for entering into agreements with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Since 2005, more than 40 Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) have been signed between KRG and global oil and gas compa...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/205411-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlBMI View: Iraq has the greatest potential for oil production growth in the Middle East region. The loftygovernment-set goals may remain out of reach, thanks to infrastructure issues, political instability,investment lag and likely conflicts with OPEC, but production could well exceed 6mn barrels per day(b/d) by 2017 and be heading towards 8mn b/d by 2021. Current forecasts among third parties varywildly, with no close consensus likely until IOCs bring key projects nearer to completion.We highlight the following trends and developments in Iraq’s oil and gas sector: Unappealing licensing terms, regulatory uncertainty and ongoing security concerns continue tounderm...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/205465-iraq-defence-and-.htmlBMI’s Iraq Defence & Security Report for Q1 2013 examines the country’s strategic position in theMiddle East and the wider world. It provides an overview of the contemporary geopolitical challengesfacing the country, and the challenges it may face in the future.The report examines the trends occurring in the country’s current and future defence procurement, and theorder of battle across its armed forces. The intention is to provide a clear and concise discussion of theseissues. The report’s general conclusion is that Iraq remains at serious risk of fragmentation, partly as aresult of the failure of its political parties to work together, and also due to the increasing...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/223483-2013-iraq-health-.htmlGeopolicity&rsquo;s 2013 Iraq Health Care Sector Outlook is the single, most comprehensive, insightful and accurate source of reference on the health care industry in Iraq.The report provides unparalleled insight into one of the lesser known emerging markets for Health Care in the Middle East. It shows that total health care spending in Iraq will increase to between US$10-12 billion a year by 2014, and that privatization of the health care system will begin to emerge as restructuring of state owned enterprises gathers steam.The report outlines the key market, political, economic, institutional and regulatory trends affecting the health care and pharmaceuticals ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/201013-iraq-infrastructu.htmlBMI View: Despite an investment focused and inflated budget for 2012 and a US$250bn-US$275bninvestment plan for the five years following (2013-2017), we are maintaining our outlook for growth inIraq''s construction sector to underperform potential, with an annual average growth rate of 7.7%anticipated between 2012 and 2016. In order to incorporate these spending plans fully into our forecastwe would need to see improvements in political relations, institutional capacity, budget execution ratesand regulations. Until this point investment plans announced will be unlikely to be translated intoindustry value creation.Iraq’s construction sector continues to grapple wi...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/201014-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlBMI View: Iraq''s weak intellectual property (IP) framework, poor healthcare infrastructure and poorregulation of pharmaceutical sales channels have allowed a huge black market trade in real andcounterfeit pharmaceuticals to develop. The government is now attempting to reassert control over thesector through initiatives such as the creation of an agency tasked with closing down unregistered healthpractitioners, but with the sales channels now so porous, it will be very challenging to address thisproblem in the short term.Headline Expenditure Projections􀂃 Pharmaceuticals: IQD1,239bn (US$1.06mn) in 2011 to IQD1,479bn (US$1.26bn) in 2012;+19.3% in local curren...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/200689-moh-kirkuk-hospit.htmlThe MoH - Kirkuk Hospital Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The MoH - Kirkuk Hospital Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, c...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/200717-mooi-nasiriyah-oi.htmlThe MOOI - Nasiriyah Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The MOOI - Nasiriyah Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, consultan...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/200662-moch-baghdad-turk.htmlThe MoCH - Baghdad-Turkey Highway - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The MoCH - Baghdad-Turkey Highway - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, consultan...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/196726-src-maysan-oil-re.htmlThe SRC - Maysan Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The SRC - Maysan Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, consultants, cont...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/186098-jindal-basra-pipe.htmlThe Jindal – Basra Pipe Manufacturing Unit - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The Jindal – Basra Pipe Manufacturing Unit - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers,...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/194053-dow-basra-waste-t.htmlThe Dow - Basra Waste Treatment Plant Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The Dow - Basra Waste Treatment Plant Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for pro...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/194038-mowr-basra-irriga.htmlThe MoWR - Basra Irrigation Channel - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The MoWR - Basra Irrigation Channel - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, consu...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/189627-footwear-iraq.htmlThis market research report offers a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for footwear in Iraq. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers including: - Overall market value for footwear in Iraq - Overall market volume for footwear in Iraq - Market value and volume for footwear by type (leather, plastic and rubber, textile, other footwear, footwear parts) - Product prices - Forecasts and future outlook of the market - Country overview, macroeconomic indicators and indicators of doing business This market study answers to questions such as: - What is the size of the footwear market in ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/185558-basra-province-pl.htmlBasra Province Plans to Invest $2,500 Million in Basra Power Project in Iraq – Deal Analysis from GlobalData Basra is investing $2,500m in the construction and development of a power generation project in Basra city, in the center of the province, located 590kms south of the capital city of Baghdad. The project will be financed using petrodollar revenues generated in the province. The total installed capacity of the project will be 3,000 MW. Scope - The information related to the financing of a power plant in Basra by the government- Comparison of similar M&A deals- Key drivers of the deal- Rationale of the deal- A brief on Bas...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/184038-iom-maysan-oil-re.htmlThe IOM - Maysan Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The IOM - Maysan Oil Refinery - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, owners, consultants, cont...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/182864-ferroalloys-iraq.htmlThis market research report offers a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for ferroalloy markets in Iraq. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers including: Overall market value for ferroalloys in Iraq Overall market volume for ferroalloys in Iraq Market value and volume for ferroalloys by type (ferro-chromium, ferro-manganese, ferro-molybdenum, ferro-nickel, ferro-niobium, ferro-silico-chromium, ferro-silico-manganese, ferro-silicon, ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium, ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten, ferro-vanadium, other ferroalloys) Product prices Forecasts and future outl...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/182986-bic-basra-multi-h.htmlThe BIC - Basra Multi Housing Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. The profile also details project ownership and funding, gives a full project description, as well as information on contracts, tendering and key project contacts.The BIC - Basra Multi Housing Development - Iraq - Construction Project Profile is part of World Market Intelligence''s database of 25,000+ construction projects. Our database includes a 10+ year archive of completed projects, full coverage of all global projects with a value greater than $50 million and key contact details for project managers, o...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/179360-glass-tubes-iraq.htmlThis market research report offers a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for glass tube markets in Iraq. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers including: Overall market value for glass tubes in Iraq Overall market volume for glass tubes in Iraq Market value and volume for glass tubes by type (fused quartz or silica, pyrex and related, unworked, other glass tubes) Product prices Forecasts and future outlook of the market Country overview, macroeconomic indicators and indicators of doing business These market study answers to questions such as: What is the...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/180431-iraq-infrastructu.htmlBMI View: Our long-held optimistic outlook for Iraq’s construction sector is taking a hit from the country’s political turmoil. We have revised down our 2012 growth outlook (to 6.4%) and maintain a below-trend forecast for 2013 (at 7.5%). Given the historic high double-digit growth rate, this is a notable slowdown and has been largely precipitated by concerns over the government’s ability to generate oil revenues and procure infrastructure projects. Iraq’s construction sector continues to grapple with the political and economic challenges of a post-war country. Despite a huge project pipeline - with the country attempting to mend its war-torn infrastructure and make up for decades of underinvestme...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/56343-iraq-telecoms-mob.htmlMarket developments lay the foundation for future growthDespite developing in leaps and bounds in post-war Iraq, the telecoms industry still holds much growth potential. The main story of telecommunications in Iraq continues to be mobile. Prior to the 2003 Iraq war mobile telecoms did not exist in most of Iraq outside the Kurdish areas. Since then mobile penetration has reached levels indicative of market maturity.Four operators share the market but Zain of Kuwait&rsquo;s subsidiary Zain Iraq has much the largest market share, with well over 50% of the market. Asiacell, which counts Qtel of Qatar as a major shareholder, has just over a third of the market. The market&rsquo;...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/158861-iraq-infrastructu.htmlBMI View: According to the latest data released by the Central Organisation for Statistics, Iraq’s construction sector has been booming. The data confirms our optimistic outlook for the sector, and therefore we are maintaining our double digit growth estimate for 2011. However, delays in projects and rising security risks are weighing on our 2012 and 2013 outlook. Iraq’s construction sector continues to grapple with the political and economic challenges of a post-war country. Despite a huge project pipeline, as the country tries to mend its war-torn infrastructure and make up for decades of underinvestment, the business environment, economy and political climate continue to present challenges...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/157208-roofing-iraq.htmlThis market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for roofing in Iraq. The analysis provides essential market information for decision-makers including:Overall market value for roofing in IraqOverall market volume for roofing in IraqMarket volume for roofing by type (bituminous plates and shingles, bituminous roll and built-up, clay tiles, concrete tiles, elastomeric, fiber cement, metal, modified bitumen, plastic, other)Forecasts and future outlook of the marketCountry overview, macroeconomic indicators and indicators of doing businessThis market analysis answers...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/149564-bashneft-plans-to.htmlBashneft Plans to Bid for Oil Field Licenses in Iraq - Move to Bridge Gap Between its Oil Production and its Refining Capacity - Deal Analysis from GlobalDataOAO ANK Bashneft (Bashneft), a Russian integrated oil company, intends to make a joint bid to acquire oil field licenses in Iraq's fourth licensing round. In connection with the transaction, Bashneft intends to form a consortium with Premier Oil plc (Premier Oil), and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam).Scope- Rationale behind Bashneft entering into talks with Premier oil and Petrovietnam for acquiring oil licenses in Iraq- Stratigic benefits for the companies involved in the tr...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/146819-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlBMI View: Iraq has the greatest potential for oil production growth in the Middle East region. We forecast over 8mn b/d of crude output by the end of the forecast period, in line with Baghdad’s likely revisions to its ambitious oil production target. There are many downside risks to this outlook, given the slow progress of regulatory reform, security risks to infrastructure and depleting reservoirs. Progress in the natural gas sector is likely to be fitful, with expected production of around 32bcm by 2021. We highlight these trends and developments in Iraq’s oil and gas sector: 􀂃 BMI sees Iraq crossing the 6mn b/d oil production mark by 2015, with the largest contributions from the giant sou...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/146820-iraq-infrastructu.htmlIraq’s reconstruction has resulted in significant contract awards, with US$124bn of projects currently underway or in the pipeline. However, cracks are showing in the country’s business environment, as weak bureaucracy threatens to undermine progress in projects. In addition, questions over the government’s ability to coordinate and afford funds raise doubts over our medium-term optimistic forecast, with annual average growth of 8.7% currently anticipated between 2012 and 2016. A huge project pipeline supported by infrastructure and housing projects has resulted in our strong growth outlook for Iraq’s construction industry. There is even further upside to this figure if the cabinet’s US$37bn ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/140743-maersk-oil-acquir.htmlMaersk Oil completed the acquisition of a 20% stake in HKN Energy Ltd. (HKN Energy) from Hillwood International Energy. Notably, HKN Energy has only one asset &ndash; Sarsang license, located in the Kurdistan region in Iraq. HKN Energy holds a 75% interest in and operatorship of the Sarsang license area in northern Kurdistan, on the prospective Zagros Fold belt. The license covers an area of 340,000 acres (1,200 square kilometers).ScopeRationale behind Maersk Oil acquiring interest in Kurdistan, Strategic benefits for the companies involved,Geography covered -IraqReasons to buy...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/137527-iraq-infrastructu.htmlBMI View: Iraq’s reconstruction has resulted in significant contract awards with US$124bn of projects underway or in the pipeline. However, cracks are showing in the country’s business environment as weak bureaucracy threatens to undermine progress in projects. In addition, questions over the government’s ability to coordinate and afford funds raise doubts over our medium term optimistic forecast, with annual average growth of 9.7% currently anticipated between 2011 and 2015. A huge project pipeline supported by infrastructure and housing projects has resulted in our strong growth outlook for Iraq’s construction industry. There is even further upside to this figure if the cabinet’s US$37bn in...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/136108-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI’s Q411 report on Iraq’s telecommunications market provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments to occur within the country’s mobile, fixed-line telephony and internet sectors. This quarter sees no further change to our forecasts depicting how the fixed-line telephony and internet markets will develop over the next five years. However, we have made some minor changes to our forecast for the development of Iraq’s mobile subscriber market. Our new forecast for the mobile market incorporates the latest subscriber data, published by the country’s two largest operators, Zain Iraq and Asiacell, for Q211. Data on these two operators is published by Kuwait’s Zain Group and by Qatar Tele...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/134129-iraq-defence-and-.htmlMuch of the attention on Iraq in H211 will focus on the agreed withdrawal of the remaining 46,000 US military forces in the country. While the United States has indicated it is prepared to leave some 10,000 troops in situ, it has made clear that this must be at the request of the Iraqi government. However, as of end-July 2011, having missed a deadline to notify Washington that it wishes some troops to remain, the government has not made its decision public, if indeed such a decision has been made. The domestic political situation remains complex and there is sharply divided opinion on the desirability of a continuing US presence. The head of the Iraqi army, Lieutenant General Babakir Zebari, ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/131833-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlWe forecast that Iraq will account for 9.46% of Middle East regional oil demand by 2015, providing 10.13% of supply. Middle East regional oil use rose to an estimated 7.4mn b/d in 2010. It should average 7.7mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2011 and then climb to around 8.7mn b/d by 2015. Regional oil production was 22.83mn b/d in 2001 and averaged an estimated 24.2mn b/d in 2010. After reaching an estimated 24.8mn b/d in 2011, it is set to rise to 28.44mn b/d by 2015. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001, the region was exporting an average of 17.85mn b/d. This total eased to an estimated 17.50mn b/d in 2010 and is forecast to reach 21...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/111817-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlBMI View: Iraq will continue to be viewed as a very challenging investment opportunity. While its longterm commercial potential is underpinned by the recovering macroeconomic environment and its large population size, the unstable political and security situation will detract investors that cannot absorb potentially high losses associated with this lack of this stability. The presence of counterfeits will also continue to discourage investment in modern pharmaceuticals in Iraq. Still, improving access to healthcare by building new primary and secondary healthcare facilities will be the biggest driver of the country&#39;s growing pharmaceutical and health...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/108412-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI&rsquo;s Q311 update on Iraq&rsquo;s telecommunications market provides comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the country&rsquo;s mobile, fixed-line telephony and internet sectors. During this quarter we made some slight changes to our five-year growth forecast for the development of Iraq&rsquo;s mobile subscriber market because of faster growth recorded by the operators during Q410 and Q111. Our new forecast for the mobile market incorporates the latest subscriber data, published by the country&rsquo;s two largest operators, Zain Iraq and Asiacell, for Q111. Data on these two operat...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/98934-iraq-infrastructu.html<body> Following years of conflict, reconstruction in Iraq is continuing to fuel significant contract awards. The sheer number of projects underway should drive solid industry growth over the medium term, with growth in the real value of the construction industr </body>...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/88518-continued-busines.htmlIraq&#39;s Ministry of Oil plans to auction 12 oil and gas exploration blocks in January 2012. This would be the fourth auction round in Iraq since 2009, where foreign oil and gas firms would primarily bid for exploration blocks. Iraq&#39;s government has continued to relax - slightly - the contract terms in each bidding round since the first round. For the fourth round, contract terms are likely to be relaxed further. Relaxation in contract terms would be driven by the fact that investment in Iraq continues to remain subject to business risks related to infrastructure and bureaucracy. Besides, un...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/88700-iraq-defence-and-.html<body> Iraq has almost no indigenous defence industry and relies greatly on the support of the US, UK and other allies to provide and fund arms and equipment. With their support, the country has ordered tanks, aircraft and helicopters in order to stand any chance of meeting the challenges they will face when the remaining US troops withdraw at the end of 2011. Purchases include M1 Abrams battle tanks from General Dynamics in the US; armoured personnel carriers from BAE Land Systems and from Kariv Morarzov in the Ukraine and various transport and multi-role helicopters from Aeronautical Radio Incorporated in Russia and Eurocopter in France. The redevelopment of the military forces is under way and ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/75103-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI&rsquo;s Q2 2011 update on Iraq&rsquo;s telecommunications market provides comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the country&rsquo;s mobile, fixed-line telephony and internet sectors. This quarter sees some slight changes to our five-year growth forecast for the development of Iraq&rsquo;s mobile subscriber market. Our new forecast for the mobile market incorporates the latest subscriber data, published by the country&rsquo;s two largest operators, Zain Iraq and Asiacell, for Q410. Data on these two operators is published by Kuwait&rsquo;s Zain Group and by Qatar Telecom (for Asiacell). We continue to estimate the number of subscribers serv...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/70557-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlBMI View: Iraq is viewed as a challenging pharmaceuticals and healthcare market, despite the significant population size, of over 30mn. While regulatory improvements and the theoretically sound intellectual property (IP) regime do make for an interesting commercial proposition, the security situation remains extremely dangerous and terrorist attacks are frequent. Moreover, in a number of key areas, current legislation is extremely complex, drawing on a number of different sources from different eras. Going forward, the government must implement new reforms and reorganise legislation in order to attract foreign investment and improve the business environm...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/70257-iraq-oil-gas-repo.html<body> BMI forecasts that Iraq will account for 10.27% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2015, while providing 11.56% of supply. Middle East regional oil use rose to an estimated 7.40mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2010. It should average 7.70mn b/d in 2011 and then climb to around 8.70mn b/d by 2015. Regional oil production was 22.83mn b/d in 2001 and averaged an estimated 24.90mn b/d in 2010. After an estimated 25.21mn b/d in 2011, it is set to rise to 27.24mn b/d by 2015. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001, the region was exporting an average of 17.85mn b/d. This total eased to an estimated 17.50mn b/d in 2010 and is for...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/61294-iraq-defence-and-.htmlThe coming year is likely to herald significant developments in Iraq as the withdrawal of the remaining 50,000 US troops, scheduled for the end of 2011, looms. After September 1 2010, the US forces officially assumed an &lsquo;advisory&rsquo; role with the end of combat operations. Their ongoing mission is restricted to training and supporting Iraq&rsquo;s own military and police forces. If the US withdraws as planned, it risks leaving a security vacuum. If the US decides it cannot leave then any decision to keep forces in Iraq will be deeply unpopular with the US electorate, as well as with many groups in the Middle East. The threat of insurgency ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/71084-onshore-oil-and-g.htmlIntroductionThe report looks at onshore oil and gas activities in Iraq. The report details the main upstream indicators of activity from drilling activity, expenditure through to production. Our data goes back to 2000 for most categories and forward to 2030 for production. It gives analysts and investors a concise guide to this important industry.Features and benefitsIdentify the onshore activity in the oil and gas industry by analyzing drilling activity and production from 2010 onwards.Develop investment strategies through a review of key suppliers of upstream supplies and servicesHighlightsO...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/57499-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlIraq is recovering slowly after the US-led invasion of 2003, but the war - and the years of economic sanctions and neglect before it - have left an indelible mark on the country. High operational risks continue to discourage all but the most daring investors, who were rewarded for their fearlessness with a substantially higher healthcare budget in 2010. However, much of the 2010 healthcare budget was spent on the construction of hospitals, which will not increase pharmaceutical spending in the short term, except though employment creation. This budget increase was linked to oil prices and has driv...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/56177-iraq-infrastructu.htmlInfrastructure continues to be the key focus of reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as the country grapples with electricity shortages, a scarcity of housing and insufficient transport links. In BMI&rsquo;s view, improving core economic social infrastructure provision should help place the country on the path to economic normalcy.The key areas of focus continue to be:<li style="text-align: justify;">Electricity: Iraq&#39;s power sector has opened up to allow a number of companies to enter the market and reap the potential rewards on offer. Back in May 2010, ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/56178-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI&rsquo;s Q1 2011 update on Iraq&rsquo;s telecommunications market provides comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the country&rsquo;s mobile, fixed-line telephony and internet sectors. This quarter sees our five-year growth forecasts for the country&rsquo;s telecoms service sectors extended through to the end of 2015. Our new mobile subscriber forecast for Iraq incorporates the latest subscriber data, published by the country&rsquo;s two largest operators, Zain Iraq and Asiacell, for the third quarter of 2010. Data on these two operators is publishe...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/104150-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Samarra might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Samarra does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for S...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/103755-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Mosul might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Mosul does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for Mosul...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102010-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Al-Amarah might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Al-Amarah does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential f...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102837-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Karbala might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Karbala does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for K...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102742-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Irbil might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Irbil does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for Irbil...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102146-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Basra might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Basra does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for Basra...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102109-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Baghdad might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Baghdad does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for B...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102103-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Ba’qubah might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Ba’qubah does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102087-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which As-Sulaymaniyah might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, As-Sulaymaniyah does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102077-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Ar-Ramadi might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Ar-Ramadi does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential f...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102053-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which An-Nasiriyah might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, An-Nasiriyah does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic poten...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102018-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Al-Hillah might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Al-Hillah does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential f...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102052-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which An-Najaf might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, An-Najaf does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/102890-the-2011-economic.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of this study is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Kirkuk might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Kirkuk does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for Kir...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/57370-the-future-of-ups.html<body> “The Future of Upstream Iraq Oil and Gas Markets to 2015- Forecasts and Analysis of Iraq Oil Fields, Blocks, Production, Reserves and Companies” is a complete source of information and analysis on Iraq exploration and production industry. It provides insights and forecasts of fields, blocks, production and reserves. It also provides country level oil and gas production forecast to 2015.Major oil and gas producing companies and their strategies are also provided. Planned fields, and key exploration activities are also detailed. The report also updates the major deals and events in the industry from early 2009. </body>...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/104717-the-2011-iraq-eco.html<body> In performing various economic analyses for its clients, I have occasionally been asked to investigate the market potential for various products and services in Iraq. The purpose of the studies is to understand the density of demand within Iraq and the extent to which Iraq might be used as a point of distribution within The Middle East. From an economic perspective, however, Iraq does not represent a population within rigid geographical boundaries, rather, it represents an area of dominant influence over markets in adjacent areas. This influence varies from one industry to another, but also from one period of time to another. In what follows, I summarize the economic potential for Iraq o...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/57202-the-future-of-ira.html<body> “The Future of Iraq Oil Refining Market to 2015- Forecasts and Insights into Iraq Refining Markets, Companies and Refineries” is a complete source of information and analysis on Iraq refining industry and is a compulsory source for all industry professionals and strategists interested in the industry. It provides insights and forecasts of refinery capacities (Atmospheric, coking, FCC, HCC), oil products production and consumption to 2015. The report also provides company wise and refinery wise outlook to 2015. Key refining strategies and operations of each of the major refining companies in the country are analyzed in detail. It identifies key investment areas in Iraq refining market and al...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/55062-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlBMI forecasts that Iraq will account for 10.27% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2015, while providing 11.56% of supply. Middle East regional oil use of 4.98mn b/d in 2001 will rise to an estimated7.40mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2010. It should average 7.70mn b/d in 2011 and then rise to around8.70mn b/d by 2015. Regional oil production was 22.83mn b/d in 2001 and will average an estimated24.96mn b/d in 2010. After an estimated 25.22mn b/d in 2011, it is set to rise to 27.24mn b/d by 2015. Oilexports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/51751-iraq-defence-and-.htmlSeen from an international perspective, the most significant developments in the Middle East in the coming twelve months are likely to focus on Iraq. While the Palestinian issue and the Iranian nuclear program will also command attention, it is in Iraq that the most change is likely to be seen.Iraq faces the prospect of a security vacuum as the US withdraws its troops from the country. After September 1 2010 the US forces officially assumed an &lsquo;advisory&rsquo; role with the end of combat operations. Their ongoing mission is restricted to training and supporting Iraq&rsquo;s own military and police forces. This ongoing training role aside, th...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/47306-ministry-of-elect.html<body> Ministry of Electricity of Iraq (MoE) is a government ministry in Iraq responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Iraq. The ministry oversees the electricity generation, transmission and distribution in Iraq. It is the main organization to administer the power sector in the country. Further, it is also responsible for import of electricity from neighboring countries such as Syria, Turkey and Iran. It imports electricity from these countries to meet its electricity demand. One of the objectives of MoE is to link the electrical networks with the neighborhood countries and the Arabian East and to contribute in the Arab market of electrical power.Mini...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/38198-iraq-telecommunic.htmlWith the publication of mobile subscriber data for June 2010, by the country&rsquo;s two largest operators ZainIraq and Asiacell, BMI has been able to provide a fuller picture of the mobile industry for the Q410 IraqTelecommunications Report, and which includes adjusted forecasts. However, given that the smallermobile operators do not release data, our H110 figures like those of previous quarters remain estimates.The first half of 2010 presented a strong picture with no less than 2.439mn net additions, and significantlyhigher than the 1.565mn net additions in the same period of the previous year. Much of the strongergrowth in 2010 has been attribut...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/37109-iraq-infrastructu.htmlInfrastructure is the main focus of reconstruction efforts in Iraq, as the country grapples with electricity shortages and insufficient transport links. Improving core economic social infrastructure provision should help the country on the path to economic normalcy. The key areas of focus are:Electricity: In May 2010, the government announced a new target for the electricity sector, to generate 27,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2013. With current nameplate capacity standing at around 15,000MW, this includes almost doubling capacity in three years. This target is ambitious to say the least. Tenders have been released to install 28 ...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/33602-iraq-defence-and-.htmlIraq is at its most stable since the 2003 US-led invasion, but the numerous challenges it faces present significant risks &ndash; with the result that it could descend in to chaos once again. That said, our core scenario is for the gradual consolidation of the democratic political system, which will in turn provide a platform for long-term economic development. As well as ridding Iraq of its purported weapons of mass destruction, the 2003 US-led invasion was &lsquo;sold&rsquo; by the protagonists as a move to bring freedom to a population living under Saddam Hussein&rsquo;s tyranny, and as an attempt to seed democracy in the Middle East.In the sub...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/28409-iraq-telecommunic.htmlBMI&rsquo;s Q310 Iraq Telecommunications Report includes full year figures for 2009, following data published by the country&rsquo;s two largest operators Zain and Asiacell, together with changes to our forecasts. Furthermore, we have provided latest data for March 2010, after Asiacell published its figures and combined with media reports on figures for Zain and the few other smaller operators that occupy the market.At the end of 2009, there were 20.312mn mobile subscribers in Iraq, following 61,000 net additions in the final quarter. The market&rsquo;s Q409 performance was lower than in previous quarters. During Q309, there were 373,000 net addit...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/26688-iraq-infrastructu.htmlIraq&rsquo;s infrastructure sector continues to be the main focus of reconstruction efforts in the country. While the electricity sector continues to take centre stage, progress is being made in the transport sector, especially in the railways sector, where tenders are under way for new projects. In May 2010, the government announced a new target for the electricity sector, to generate 27,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2013. With current nameplate capacity standing at around 15,000MW, this includes almost doubling capacity in three years. This target is ambitious to say the least. The plans revolve around installing the turbines purchased from Gen...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/26269-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlThe growth of Iraq&rsquo;s pharmaceutical market in the long-term is inextricably linked to an oil-driven economic expansion, which in turn depends on the government&rsquo;s ability to represent and appease the country&rsquo;s factions. As Iraq waits for its three leading parties to negotiate a partnership following the March 2010 elections, the country remains in political and economic flux. Nonetheless, BMI believes that the relatively small size of Iraq&rsquo;s pharmaceutical sector will see impressive growth rates in the medium-term, as the market grows by 19.2% in 2010 to IQD699.36bn (US$598mn). Although we expect Baghdad to remain open to investmen...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/26022-iraq-oil-and-gas-.html<body> BMI forecasts that Iraq will account for 9.00% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2014, while providing 11.08% of supply. Regional oil use of 7.47mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to an estimated 10.64mn b/d in 2009. It should average 10.98mn b/d in 2010 and then rise to around 11.95mn b/d by 2014. Regional oil production was 22.83mn b/d in 2001 and averaged an estimated 24.66mn b/d in 2009. It is set to rise to 27.18mn b/d by 2014. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001, the region was exporting an average 15.36mn b/d. This total had eased to an estimated 14.02mn b/d in 2009 and is forecast to reach 15.23mn b/d b...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/23271-iraq-telecommunic.html<body> BMI’s Q2 2010 update on Iraq’s telecommunications market contains revised forecasts for the country’s mobile telephony markets. Our new mobile growth forecast incorporates end-of-year subscriber data published by Qatar Telecom, which owns Iraq’s second-largest mobile operator, Asiacell. At the time of writing, Iraq’s largest mobile operator, Zain Iraq – which is owned by Kuwait’s Zain Group –, had yet to publish Q409 data. This quarter sees no further changes for our fixed-line, internet and broadband forecasts for Iraq. Based on the available data for Asiacell and estimated data for Zain and Iraq’s smaller mobile operators, BMI estimates that Iraq’s mobile subscriber base had grown to...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/21321-iraq-pharmaceutic.htmlIraq&rsquo;s healthcare environment has been damaged considerably as a result of the 2003 coalition invasions and previous conflicts. During the late 1970s and 1980s, Iraq&rsquo;s healthcare system was regarded as one of the most modern in the Middle East. However, current core health statistics highlight that access to modern treatment remains beyond most Iraqis. While the situation remains challenging, it has improved considerably over the past few years. Increased political stability and increases in government spending has allowed for increased investment in the healthcare sector, a trend BMI expects to continue over the medium term. Healthcare spending as a percent of GDP peaked a...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/21319-iraq-infrastructu.htmlIn BMI&rsquo;s debut Iraq Infrastructure Report we take a look at the country&rsquo;s infrastructure market in the context of a stabilising security situation, a growing economy and increasing interest from private sector players in investment opportunities. On the whole, we report a country with a still precarious business environment. Whilst we note that there are plenty of opportunities and that the government is keen to rehabilitate infrastructure, both through the budget and through private funding, there are a number of barriers to entry. The security situation is still perhaps the biggest concern; however, regulatory, legal and financial structures are also areas of concern. In BMI&rs...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/21320-iraq-oil-and-gas-.htmlBMI forecasts that Iraq will account for 8.48% of Middle East (ME) regional oil demand by 2014, while providing 11.07% of supply. Regional oil use of 8.11mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to an estimated 11.38mn b/d in 2009. It should average 11.66mn b/d in 2010 and then rise to around 12.68mn b/d by 2014. Regional oil production was 22.88mn b/d in 2001 and averaged an estimated 24.83mn b/d in 2009. It is set to rise to 27.19mn b/d by 2014. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand growth is lagging the pace of supply expansion. In 2001, the region was exporting an average 14.77mn b/d. This total had eased to an estimated 13.44mn b/d in 2009 and is forecast to reach 14.51mn b/d by 2014....http://www.marketreportsonline.com/21318-iraq-defence-and-.htmlWhile there has been no sudden spike in violence following the US military withdrawal from Iraqi townsand cities to bases in the countryside in June 2009, the security situation remains precarious after a steadystream of attacks continuing from the devastating bomb blasts in Baghdad in August 2009. Other notableincidents include an attack by gunmen that killed 13 people west of Baghdad in November 2009, while inKirkuk a car bomb exploded in a market killing at least five. Overall security has improved but tensionsremained high in the run up to the postponed parliamentary elections in January 2010.The passage of a new electoral law in Iraq was welcomed by US Pres...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/16016-positive-response.html<body> Positive Response To Iraq’s Second Licensing Round Paves The Way For Its Leading Role In The Global Oil IndustryIraq has the world’s third largest proven petroleum reserves, a vast majority of which are yet to be exploited. Iraq’s potential oil wealth remains largely unrealized. Oil production has been slow as the country is limping back to normalcy after being ravaged by war. Iraq has close to 115 billion barrels of oil reserves accounting for 9.1% of the total global oil reserves as of 2008. Only Saudi Arabia (21%) and Iran (10.9%) account for more reserves than Iraq. Even with huge reserves, Iraq’s oil production is considerably less due to political and economic ins...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/15430-iraqs-second-lice.html<body> Iraq’s Second Licensing Round – Will the Government’s Strategy to Offer Giant Fields Attract Multinationals?Iraq announced the opening of the second licensing round in December 2008. In this round, Iraq is offering 10 projects covering more than a dozen fields for development. The largest fields being offered in the second licensing round are the West Qurna-Phase 2 and Majnoon fields which may hold up to 12.9 billion barrels and 12.6 billion barrels of oil reserves, respectively. However, the terms of the contracts in the second bidding round revealed so far seem broadly similar to those in the first. Unfavorable terms, lack of security and an oil law may act as deterre...http://www.marketreportsonline.com/14278-bidding-for-a-pro.htmlBidding for a Prospect or Falling for a Trap? Dilemma for Global Oil and Gas Companies in the Planned Licensing Round in IraqIraq&rsquo;s oil ministry has invited 35 pre-selected global oil and gas companies in its planned licensing round to exploit its proved oil and gas reserves. Iraq currently produces 2.29 million barrels per day. With the new licensing round, the Iraqi government intends to increase the production to 4.5 million barrel per day within 5 years followed by 6 million barrels per day within the next 10 years. In the licensing round, Iraq will offer 38% of its 115 billion barrel oil reserves and two gas fields. Out of six oil fields offered, fi...