Energy & Industrials News by GLG Council Members

Michael LynchConsultantMichael E. Lynch

BP, CNPC face uphill climb to triple output from Rumaila field

November 5, 2009

Analysis of:BP, CNPC to Triple Output from Super-Giant Rumaila Field | www.rigzone.com

BP and China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a service contract with Iraq's South Oil Company to expand production from the field located near Basra. The plan is to triple production to almost 3 million bbl/day. BP and CNPC plan to invest $15 billion over 20 years to raise production to a plateau level of 2.85 million bbl/day. BP has gained field information as a result of a three year...

Stormy weather ahead

November 5, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:A trip into the secret, online 'cloud' | edition.cnn.com

This article does a good job of explaining what cloud computing is to non IT professionals: a messy  system of thousands of web servers scattered around the world..It may be interesting to get to know  the where/when/how our data is managed, but that is not a crucial point.Likewise with financial scums, one should better worry about sloppy and fraudulent usage of the cloud, and prepare for the storm...

Pakistan's Cotton Industry Flourishing

November 5, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Pakistan expects record cotton output | www.commodityonline.com

Pakistan is amongst the leading cotton producers. Currently it is fifth largest producer of cotton in the world. This season Pakistan is expecting a very strong cotton harvest which will improve its exports.

Sam TimpanoPresidentSam Timpano & Associates

Biofuels from nonfood chain feedstock sources are viable alternative fuels

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

The biofuels and alternative energy project models that were originally based on feedstock materials from the food chain commodities have been shown to a failure, something many already knew.Not only did they add to the upward pressures on food chain commodities, especially corn and soyoil, they brought added deforestation pressures in several developing economies.Additional fertilizers and pressures...

Les BurkCFOTreble Clef Technologies

energy management and who we think will win...

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Fort Irwin to build a 500 megawat solar farm | solar.coolerplanet.com

We know that GE's CEO has lunch 2X a week with the Brass in Washington... We know that GE has the most to gain or loose should they not get the contract to participate in this two billion dollar project. GE Infrastructure, GE Wind, GE... the list goes on and I am confident that all of the right people are talking to the right people. We think that understanding energy management and creating asystem...

Michael LynchConsultantMichael E. Lynch

Devon's San Augustine good shale gas well moves field limits eastward

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Devon Claims Highest Rate Haynesville Shale Well | www.rigzone.com

Devon announced that the Kardell Gas Unit 1H flowed 30.7 million cubic feet/day on a 24 hour test. The well was drilled to 18,350 feet including a 4,500 foot lateral. The company plans to accelerate drilling on their 47,000 acres principally located in San Augustine and Sabine counties in Texas and Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Devon has drilled 8 horizontal wells in the Carthage area. Devon has identified...

Solar companies need cut installation costs

November 4, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Solar companies focus on nuts and bolts to cut costs | www.reuters.com

The article by Laura Insee correctly points out how cost cutting of solar panels is now focusing on the installation process. Much work has been done on the manufacturing process of the panel, and it is evident how further cost reduction is going to be way more difficult, law of diminishing returns.With 30% of the panels going to the residential market, building-integration should increase its market...

Airbus Delivery Rate For 2010 Questionable

November 4, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Airbus Expects to Maintain Delivery Rate Next Year, Leahy Says | www.bloomberg.com

2010 is poised to be a make-or-break year on many fronts. The chances are we’ll see Airbus revise their delivery forecast very quickly as carriers defer orders as the marketplace and financing becomes more of a strain.

Deepwater Drillers Poised For Long Term Growth

November 3, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:ENSCO -- Expanding Into Deeper Waters | www.rigzone.com

Many offshore contractors have a hunch their future success might be tied to the deepwater market. The smart ones know it is.

The Effect Could be Felt World Wide

November 3, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Eon puts Kingsnorth plant on hold | www.ft.com

The effect could be wide spread not because of Eon or any other power generating company's decision to delay their coal fired projects.  But, from the hangover we still have from the 2008 financial meltdown along with the resistance from environmentalists, politicians and the general public.

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