Abdullahadi H. Taher describes how Saudi Arabia's oil, gas and mineral resources were discovered, and looks at key stages in the development of the oil and gas industries. Close attention is paid to the refining, manufacturing, marketing and export of natural resources and the setting up of refineries in Saudi Arabia.
In the light of the Kyoto protocol and OSPAR updates, this work can be a reference text for power generation planners, facility managers, consultants, and others. It includes chapters each devoted to assessing the environmental and economic impact of a single technology, including conventional technologies, nuclear and renewable.
Focusing on the change and development of national gas markets in Europe, this book provides an overview, analysis and comparison of dynamics in several national gas markets. It is intended for social scientists studying the reform process in energy markets as well as industry analysts, consultants, policy makers and utility companies.