This Energy Insights report covers our top 10 predictions for the energy industry in 2007. The energy industry, as defined by Energy Insights, comprises both the oil and gas and utilities market segments. These segments span the entire energy value chain from oil and gas exploration and production through energy customer behavior and energy usage.

"The energy industry is bracing itself for an interesting year in 2007. Amid continuing volatility in energy prices; steadily improving financial health; and a regulatory focus on climate change, market restructuring, and electric reliability, energy companies must cope with issues ranging from a change in daylight savings time to aging workforce and assets," stated Rick Nicholson, VP of Research for Energy Insights.