
Manufacturers in this industry focus on transforming petroleum and coal into functional products. Demand is largely driven by the consumption of fuel and the building and maintenance of roads and structures. Transportation and construction industries are important to monitor. The most defining feature of the industry is its substantial fluctuations in annual revenues caused by extreme sensitivity to changing market prices of crude oil. With high dependencies on volatile industry sectors, petroleum and coal products manufacturing must focus on efficient operations in order to promote productivity and maintain profit stability.
Industry InsightsOil & Gas: Transportation in the Spotlight The Trouble with Ethanol Petrochemicals: Natural Gas Fueling Domestic Competitiveness Asphalt: A Case of Déjà Vu Roofing: An Industry Under Cover Asphalt: Continuing Decrease in Supply and Increase in Demand Driving Prices Up Oil: Demand Trend Outpacing Supply Coal: Worldwide Coal Outlook Bullish — Steady Supply; Increased Demand AdVisory™ InsightsOil & Gas: Producers recorded record profits in 2007 |
SuccessesPaving Company Sails through Financial Reporting Requirements Industry Leader Completes $1 Billion Acquisition in Full Compliance with Accounting Standards Innovative Approach to Valuing Petroleum Refinery Supports Asset-Based Loan |