The chapter covers the analysis of the global waste to energy market with respect to different technologies and region. The chapter focuses on the key technologies used globally to the convert waste generated to energy, along with the factors supporting their growth. The segment further analyses the ongoing trends in the industry in the various regions by probing into the regulatory scenarios and the macro & micro economic factors.

Our forecasts for corn consumption have been revised for all three countries. In Angola we now see demand reaching 2.2mn tonnes in 2018 before continuing to rise by an average annual growth rate of 3.0% to a level of 2.3mn tonnes in 2022. In Botswana we now see demand reaching 265,000 tonnes in 2018 before continuing to rise by an average annual growth rate of 2.95% to a level of 245,000 tonnes in 2022. In Namibia we now see demand reaching 240 tonnes in 2018 before remaining flat at the same level across our forecast period. We have revised down our forecasts for wheat production in Namibia in this update. We now see output reaching 11,000 tonnes in 2018 before contracting by an average annual growth rate of 12.2% to a level of 6,000 tonnes in 2022.

The Americas farm management software and services market comprises major companies providing software and services for yield monitoring and farm mapping, weather monitoring and forecasting, animal health monitoring, lighting management, and feeding management among others. This varied range of market participants provide opportunities to other players willing to bear the high risks involved in the industry. This chapter details the latest strategies and developments adopted by the key market players in the farm management software and services market. In order to lead the market as well as engage in the process of market growth, a company needs to work in collaboration with the top market leaders, acquire the relatively weaker companies, bring new products and services to the market, and improve the existing products. Some of the key strategies adopted by the key market players are listed in the following figure

Extensive research and development of innovative product applications in various end-use industries is a major feature of the global aluminum casting industry. Aluminum casting represents the perfect example of an evolving, dynamic industry. Aluminum casted products have gained significant importance across various end-use industries in the recent years owing to their strength, malleability, and light weight. Increasing establishment of emission regulations for automotive sector is further propelling the product demand.

In October 2018, Albania’s national agency of natural resources (AKBN) invited bids for oil exploration in Block 5 in the southwestern part of the country. The deadline for the submission or the bids was November 7, but the results have not been made public yet. In March 2018, state-owned oil and gas company Albpetrol invited expressions of interest for concession agreements in Gorisht-Kocul, Cakran-Mollaj and Amonica fields. In January 2018, Shell Upstream Albania, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, started drilling an onshore appraisal well Shpirag-4. The following month, the government of Albania and Royal Dutch Shell reportedly signed an exploration deal, which foresees an investment of EUR42.5mn over the next seven years into Blocks 2, 3 and 4. We hold our muted forecast for oil reserves, which we expect to drop to 131.2mn bbl by 2027, down from an estimated 192.6mn bbl in 2018.

Based on technology, stroke diagnostics market is segmented into MRI, CT scan, carotid ultrasound, cerebral angiography, nuclear imaging, and others. CT scan is a diagnostic imaging test used to generate images of blood vessels, tissues, and internal organs. CT images are advantageous as they can instantly capture images and provide specific & clear information.

Growing demand for ethanolamine from end-user industries, such as oil & gas, cosmetics, and others, are the key factors expected to significantly drive the growth of the North America ethanolamine market. Furthermore, promising growth in the surfactants industry of North America is also expected to augment the market growth. However, volatility in prices of raw material associated with ethanolamine will restrain the market growth. The impact of the driving factors is expected to surpass that of the restraints. Hence, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018 to 2025. The presence of untapped markets in developing nations is expected to provide new opportunities for the key players.

The scope of the report is limited to the revenue generated from the sales of nuclear imaging systems, also known as nuclear medicine equipment, which include SPECT and PET. SPECT and PET can be further subcategorized as standalone and hybrid systems. The standalone equipment work independently, whereas two technologies, such as PET and computed tomography (CT) or SPECT and CT, are used together for better outcomes and are known as hybrid PET and hybrid SPECT, respectively.

Oman's government will remain thoroughly committed to developing the country's pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors; though it is unlikely they will advance to the dominant status of neighbouring countries Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Despite a relatively attractive business environment, multinational drugmakers will prefer to opt for local contract manufacturing or importing pharmaceutical goods and will be unlikely to establish a direct manufacturing presence. As the Omani government continues to fund the majority of healthcare expenditure, private sector growth will outpace that of the public sector, owing to investment incentives and the rollout of compulsory health insurance schemes. The private sector will play a pivotal role in healthcare expansion in Oman over the long term.

In September, the OPEC Reference Basket increased sharply by almost 7%, or $4.92 m-o-m, to average $77.18/b the highest since October 2014. Crude oil futures prices also increased for the month, mainly supported by geo-political tension, growing concerns over a shortage in global oil supply and low US oil inventories, particularly in Cushing, Oklahoma. ICE Brent was $5.27 higher at $79.11/b compared with the previous month, NYMEX WTI was up $2.24 at $70.08/b and DME Oman increased by $6.08 to $78.75/b. Year-to-date (y-t-d), ICE Brent was $20.23 higher at $72.74/b, NYMEX WTI increased by $17.43 to $66.79/b and DME Oman was up $19.25 at $70.48/b, compared to the same period a year earlier. The Brent-WTI spread widened to average $9.02/b for the month. Speculative net long positions ended mixed, significantly higher for ICE Brent, while lower for NYMEX WTI. As for market structure, the backwardation in Dubai expanded sharply in September, while that of WTI eased. The Brent market structure flipped into backwardation amid concerns over a shortage global oil supply. Apart from Asian grades, the global sour discount to sweet crudes decreased due to an anticipated tightening of sour crude and high availability of sweet crude.