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The latest issue of Utilities Unbundled explores how utilities are using squeezed capital resources to meet today’s energy mix challenges. How will unconventional gas shake up the sector? How are economic uncertainty and safety concerns affecting nuclear development? And has the wind power industry finally reached the point where it can compete unsubsidized?

In May 2011, the IASB issued IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, which is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 and must be applied retrospectively. Applying IFRS - Accounting for joint arrangements in the power and utilities sector explores the implications the new accounting standard for joint arrangements will have on the power and utilities sector.

P&U companies are facing a fourth consecutive year of financial and operational volatility. Assessing the value of their assets – and stress testing their assessment in the light of a potentially worsening market environment – is an urgent challenge they must deal with. Guarding against year-end surprises on asset values helps European power and utilities companies frame their thinking around current drivers affecting their business models and asset valuation in the run up to 2011 closing.

Demographic changes and emerging markets growth are now driving investment as the renewable energy industry adapts to a changed world. Find out more in our latest Renewables Indices, including industry comment and country focus.

Following several industrial accidents, historic data on the physical condition and maintenance of the power grid is under scrutiny. Do your older records measure up?

New technologies and a changing customer relationship are driving a fundamental transformation of the power and utilities business model. Market volatility, pricing pressure, variations in market performance and demanding stakeholders all have contributed to this evolution. We explore the top 10 risks and opportunities facing the sector today.

There are ways to respond to negative, unpredicted and unplanned events such as the recent devastating earthquake in Japan. Inside we reveal cost effective steps and protocols that can help position your organization to recover as quickly and effectively as possible. Tap into our insights.

The global power and utilities industry is undergoing major transformation. It is causing enormous infrastructure investment challenges and is driving many companies towards new sources of finance. The publication examines investment drivers and potential returns in different parts of the world as well as the reasons behind funding shortfalls. It considers current trends in raising capital and looks to future financing structures and vehicles that could emerge in this challenging environment.