Consumption of natural gas in China grew 15.9% year on year from 2007 to 2013, compared with a 10.3% growth in domestic natural gas output in the same period, yielding an ever-widening supply gap.
Biodiesel has attracted considerable attention during the past decade as a non-toxic fuel because of the environmental benefits it offers. Biodiesel is made from sources such as vegetable oil and animal fat. However, it has not been able to make inroads into the market and gain popularity among users because it is dependent on the availability, quality, and yield of feedstock, which accounts for more than four-fifths of the cost of biodiesel production.
Oil and gas security refers to the technological solutions implemented to secure oil and gas infrastructure such as pipelines, refineries, and storage facilities from attacks from terrorists and cyber attackers. Oil and gas products play an important role in a nation's security, and hence the security of oil and gas products is always important. The Global Oil and Gas Security market has been experiencing significant growth because of the increasing demand for energy. Oil and gas security gives companies the freedom to find, develop, and manage their assets and deliver supplies without interference. Also, as exploration and drilling activities move into remote and hostile locations, the need for infrastructure security increases.