Publisher's Note

Welcome to the inaugural 2008 Asia Energy Outlook issue of Platts Insight. This issue reaches more than 10,000 industry professionals and financiers in Asia, North America, Europe and the entire Pacific Rim region. The 2008 Asia Energy Outlook gives you critical insight from the industry's most trusted information source, Platts.

The 2008 Asia Energy Outlook captures timely perspectives on four vital energy sectors—coal, gas, oil, and electricity—from Platts' distinguished editorial staff worldwide, giving you a clear understanding of industry trends that will take us into 2008 and beyond. Also included in this issue are compelling articles focused on the issues surrounding emissions and alternative fuel sources for the future and an interesting look at the future of Compressed Natural Gas.

We are also very excited to be able to showcase the Platts Top 250 Global Energy Companies in Asia. Each year Platts ranks the world's top energy companies by financial performance, identifies who's up and who's down this year, and provides a breakdown of the Top 250 by industry and region, plus provides commentary on trends and movement within the list. You won't want to miss our new feature of the Top 250 – Asia's Fastest Growing Energy Companies.

We'll be publishing additional issues of Insight throughout the year in conjunction with other major events. If you'd like to learn more about our 2007 and 2008 issues, visit our web site at http://platts.com/Magazines/Insight/.

Patsy Wurster

Publisher, Platts Insight

Patsy Wurster