| The natural gas investment market in China, since 2000, has undergone tremendous changes, which are firstly encouraged and supported by governmental policies and then practically realized by the modification of profitability models in natural gas companies. Sichuan-Chongqing region is abundant in natural gas, and hence one of the few regions with relatively large natural gas consumption. It is, therefore, very important to evaluate the applied profitability models of natural gas companies in this region for the sake of future profitability model planning.The first part of the dissertation mainly introduces the background as well as the reasons for writing this paper. This part expounds the importance of the investment in natural gas market in Sichuan-Chongqing region after a general introduction of the natural gas development first in this region, and then at home and abroad. Besides, the research method and a research scheme are also presented in this part.After a survey of the natural gas industry in Sichuan-Chongqing region, the chapter 2 and 3 discuss the theoretical foundations of gas market in Sichuan-Chongqing region, including the analysis of complete entrepreneurial investment orientation—the macroeconomic analysis, industry analysis, and company analysis.The third chapter is a applied analysis of the detailed natural gas investment strategies in Sichuan-Chongqing region. Through setting forth the theories and analysizing the local environment, we point out the advantages and disadvantages Hong Kong & China Gas face with when invest in Sichuan-Chongqing region it.The last chapter serves as the conclusion of the paper—a summary of the research fruits of this paper, a clear restatement of the natural gas investment strategies in Sichuan-Chongqing region, and suggestions concerning the occupation of the potential market at the least time and the achievement of maximum of profits in Sichuan-Chongqing region. |