DUBLIN, August 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Smart Gas Solutions - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Smart Gas Solutions in terms of Revenues in US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 106 companies including many key and niche players such as

• ABB Limited (Switzerland)
• Aclara Technologies LLC (USA)
• Aidon Oy (Finland)
• Badger Meter, Inc. (USA)
• Capgemini SA (France)
• Chongqing Shancheng Gas Equipment Co., Ltd. (China)
• CGI Group Inc. (Canada)
• Cyan Holdings PLC (UK)
• Dandong Dongfa (Group) Co., Ltd. (China)
• Diehl Metering GmbH (Germany)
• DTE Energy Co. (USA)
• EDMI Limited (Singapore)
• Elster Group GmbH (Germany)
• EnerNOC, Inc. (USA)
• GE Grid Solutions (USA)
• Holley Metering Limited (China)
• Iskraemeco (UK) Ltd. (UK)
• Itron Inc. (USA)
• Landis+Gyr (USA)
• Sensus (USA)
• Schneider Electric SE (France)
• Silver Spring Networks (USA)
• Tantalus Systems Inc. (Canada)
• Trilliant Holdings, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Smart Gas Solutions: Enabling Intelligent Metering, Monitoring,

Measuring and Control of Gas Smart Gas Meters: Gateway to the Digital Transformation of Utilities

Increasing Smart Gas Meters Deployments: Foundation for Market Growth The United States Dominates Global Smart Gas Meters Deployments Europe to Set the Pace for Future Market

Growth Developing Countries Hold Strong Growth Potential Global Market Outlook Competitive

Landscape Analytics: New Revenue Source for Software Vendors Managed AMI Services Offer Lucrative Modernization Options to Gas Utilities

Defining Specifications: Critically Important for Designing a Future-Proof Smart Gas Meter Modular and Integrated Gas Meters:

Pros and Cons Battery Lifetime: A Key Challenge for Smart Gas Meter Manufacturers

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

Accelerating Growth of Natural Gas and the Resulting Transformation of Gas Networks: A Strong Growth Driver

Surging Demand for Fuel Gas Drives Smart Gas Meters Penetration

Key Benefits Make Natural Gas Withstand Competition from Renewable Energy Sources

Emergence of Shale Gas as a Viable Energy Source Generates Huge Opportunities

Robust Demand from the Utilities Sector Benefits Market Expansion

Increasing Need to Improve Operational Functionality and Efficiency Drives Demand for Automation and Control Solutions

SCADA Systems

Real-Time Data

Cloud-based Software Solutions: The Next Big Thing in Gas Networks

On-Premises Vs. Cloud-based Software: A Cost Comparison Analysis

Big Data and IoT: The Next Frontier for Smart Gas Solution Vendors

Demand for Wireless Communication Systems in Smart Gas Meters Gain Momentum

Stringent Regulations and Standards Drive Smart Gas Meters Deployments

Regulators and Utilities Address Consumer Concerns about Smart Meter Devices

Favorable Macroeconomic and Demographic Dynamics Spur Energy Demand and Need for Gas Infrastructure

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Smart Gas Solutions

Smart Endpoint Smart Gas Meters Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Meter Data Management (MDM)

4. PRODUCT/SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS & APPROVALS

Sensus Secures Measurement Canada Approval for Sonix 880/25 Commercial Gas Meter

Oldham SAS Receives CSA Certification for BM 25 Wireless Gas Monitor

Scottish Gas Launches Pilot Project with Smart Pay As You Go' Meters

Sensirion Unveils Two Mass Flow Meter Modules for G4 and G6 Gas Meters

Emerson Process Management Introduces Roxar subsea Wetgas Meter

Gas Natural Releases YoLeoGas App for Gas Meters Reads

ZAZOO Introduces Utility Vending System

u-blox Unveils SARA-G350 ATEX GSM Modem Module Designed for Smart Gas Meters

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Consumers Energy Extends Contract with Itron for Modernizing Gas Distribution System

Semtech Corporation Collaborates with SK Telecom for Developing Automated Gas Meters Meter Provida Commences Asset Management Solutions Division Elster Selects Analog Devices' ADF7241 Smart Metering Solution

Honeywell Inks Definitive Agreement for Takeover of Elster from Melrose Industries Itron Selects Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL Series Modules for New Smart Gas Meters

GrDF Selects Telefonica Business Solutions as Supplier for M2M Smart Meters Gas Project Quby Commences Discussions with Utilities for UK Launch of Smart Metering Devices

Trojan Utilities Inks 3-year Agreement with Ovo Energy for Smart Metering Services 2i Rete Gas Selects AEM as Primary Supplier for Smart Gas Meters in Italy British Gas Completes Installation of 1.5 Million Smart Meters Sagemcom Consortium Secures Smart Meter Contract

EDMI Commences R&D Centre for Gas Meters in Scotland Smart Metering Delivers IoT Technology to United Energy

ESCO Technologies Inks Agreement to Divest Aclara Technologies GrDF Selects Itron for Supply of Gazpar Smart Gas Meters

Avantha Group Wins Smart Meter Supply Contract from Gas Natural Fenosa (GNF) Energy Assets Group, Smart Metering Systems Secure Utility Metering Contract with British Gas British Gas Selects CGI for IT Solutions for Smart Meter Program

British Gas Selects Elster for Supply of Advanced C&I Gas Meters

General Electric Wins Ten-Year Smart Meters Contract for with US City of Claremore 2i Rete Gas Selects EDMI for Smart Gas Meter Rollout

Telefónica UK Wins SMIP Contract for Central and South UK Landis+Gyr Inks Major Smart Meter Supply Contract with British Gas

RWE npower Selects Trilliant for Networking Software Platform for Smart Meters

Arqiva Wins SMIP Contract for North Region of UK Saft Wins Two Lithium Battery Supply Contracts for Smart Meter Projects in China

Capgemini Wins Information Systems Contracts for GrDF's Smart Gas Meters

Trilliant Extends Partnership with British Gas for Foundation Phase of UK Smart Meter Rollout Southern California Gas Completes Installation of One Million Smart Meters

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 106 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 114)

• The United States (29)
• Canada (4)
• Europe (47)
• - France (5)
• - Germany (12)
• - The United Kingdom (14)
• - Italy (2)
• - Rest of Europe (14)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (28)
• Latin America (1)
• Africa (1)
• Middle East (4)

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