Market analyses by KfW IPEX-Bank

Stable outlook for the tank storage sector: Storing and handling of liquid bulk commodities requires dedicated facilities along the entire value chain. This applies to oil products as well as to alternative and future fuels. And yet the tank storage sector is being tugged at from various sides, e.g. ongoing discussions about climate policies and geopolitical impacts on energy supply. What are the key challenges and development opportunities for the sector?

Published: April 2025

Data centres have been criticised for their enormous energy consumption. However, they are an indispensable part of our digital world. They enable working from home, virtual meetings and a variety of other digital aspects of our personal and professional lives, and therefore also contribute to a reduction in CO2 emissions. What is the outcome of a holistic approach?

Published: February 2023

Without efficient energy storage, there can be no energy transition - because "green" energy sources such as sun and wind are not always available when you need them. So far, a few large providers dominate the market. But the large growth potential brings dynamism with it. How will the market change?

Published: July 2022