KSA Energy Infrastructure Market, 2008

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the most exciting energy infrastructure market in the Middle East today. This in-depth market analysis gives existing and potential investors and operators insights into the dynamic KSA energy infrastructure market, highlighting the main opportunities, challenges, trends, and key success factors.

The report highlights a number of key findings, including the market presenting a paradox to the business community. “There is a fantastic investment opportunity, but also significant challenges,” said Contax CEO Paul Eccleston. “There are considerable growth opportunities for Refining and Petrochemical projects in a market where project capex will top $119 billion during 2007-2009. However, there are also challenges - around talent, resource availability, and brand identity.”

This study is unique because it combines first-hand insights from business leaders and decision-makers at 21 national and international organisations actively working in or trying to enter the market (from in-depth interviews conducted in Q4 2007) with expert opinions from Contax consultants across a number of business-critical research areas. As well sharing a number of illuminating insights, this report provides recommendations for success for foreign companies, including new entrants.