As supply from the Maui and other existing producing fields decline, petroleum explorers and developers need to address the question Who will be the indigenous oil and gas customers post Maui?
This paper discusses major macro- and micro-environmental trends which will influence likely market opportunities. Two sub-markets are examined. First, what trends impact on current oil and gas customers. Second, what other new customers might arise.
The macro-environment trends cover important economic, political, legislation, socio-economic and technical parameters. The micro-environment trends cover energy market structures and pricing parameters.
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