It is very hard. And yet, you have to do it. Key business decisions have to be made based on your understanding. Which information is the most relevant? How can that information be uncovered? Which data influences the market? What is the best way to analyze it?

ESAI has been helping clients answer these questions since 1984. Our ongoing research service makes short, medium, and long-term economic decisions easier. Divided into weekly, monthly, and quarterly analyses, our reports provide everything you need to stay current and make more efficient decisions.

And, if you have questions, our analysts are there to support you. As a client of ESAI's research services you and your team have direct access to our analysts throughout the year.

Our Approach

ESAI tells you the facts, analyzes the impact, and determines what it means to the market. Simple as that.

We think about the markets holistically and then we tell you about it in numbers. You need to hear the bottom line - in financial terms - but you also want to know that the numbers are supported by a thoughtful analysis of all the factors: historical, economical, political, current, and even future. ESAI analyzes the information and writes our ongoing research with this in mind.

ESAI's research team includes engineers, economists, political gurus, international relations specialists, modeling and data experts, and experienced industry professionals. Our broad base of knowledge and experience enables us to approach the markets in a unique way. Many of our analysts have worked in the field, they know the intricacies of the supply chain, they have lived and breathed the nuances of the markets - and, though they are now on the analytical side, our analysts feel like they are in your shoes.

Research Services

The dependencies in the energy markets are almost endless. Many of our clients need to know about all the markets, while some have specific interests in petroleum or power only. ESAI has grouped our research services in a way that allows the client the flexibility to decide.

All of our research packages include:

• Research Reports - Quarterly, monthly, and weekly reports covering price forecasts, market changes, and industry analysis available via email and on www.esai.com.
• ESAI Memos - Periodic memos that discuss the impact of breaking news or industry changes on the energy markets.
• Customized data sets - Customized views of ESAI's proprietary databases.
• Access to Analysts - Unlimited access to ESAI's research team for research clarifications, decisions support, and data customization.
• Web licenses - A set number of licenses to access the research and data via email or on our web site.

Research Packages

Worldwide Petroleum Service
Focused on petroleum market issues globally, the Worldwide Petroleum Service offers clients analysis of geographic regions as well as products. Clients of ESAI's Worldwide Petroleum Service include producers, refiners, investment banks, traders, and corporations that have business interests that are affected by the oil markets.

Coverage areas:

• Crude Oil, Naphtha, Motor Gasoline, Jet Fuel, Kerosene, Diesel, Heating Oil, Residual Fuel Oil
• Middle East, Former Soviet Union, Asia-Pacific, Northwest and Mediterranean Europe, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, North America

North American Power Service

Designed for the client that has interests across North America, the North American Power Service includes the suite of ESAI's regional and comprehensive power analysis.

Coverage Areas:

• PJM, New England, New York, Transmission, Capacity, Congestion, and North American Natural Gas

Northeast Power Service

ESAI's Northeast Power Service addresses issues that affect New England, PJM, and New York. Additionally the service includes transmission, capacity, congestion, and natural gas analysis. Clients of the Northeast Power Service include utilities, regulatory bodies, traders, investment banks, and major corporations with investment, purchasing, or operating interests in the Northeast.

Coverage Areas:

• PJM, New England, New York, Transmission, Capacity, Congestion, and North American Natural Gas

Total Energy Service

ESAI's Total Energy Service combines all of our coverage areas into one offering. Diversified utilities, investment banks, corporations, and energy producers utilize this comprehensive view to keep abreast of the petroleum, natural gas, and power markets.

Coverage Areas:

• Power: PJM, New England, New York, Transmission, Capacity, Congestion, and North American Natural Gas
• Petroleum: Crude Oil, Naphtha, Motor Gasoline, Jet Fuel, Kerosene, Diesel, Heating Oil, Residual Fuel Oil, Middle East, Former Soviet Union, Asia-Pacific, Northwest and Mediterranean Europe, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, North America

To learn more about ESAI's research services please contact us at 781.245.2036 or email: esai@esai.com.