Energy & Industrials News by GLG Council Members

Threshold was exceeded in Iraq Risk Service Contracts

November 2, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Eni closes in on Iraq Zubair deal | www.upstreamonline.com

BP agreement in October of 2009 has helped the Iraqi Oil Ministry to exceed the threshold. New agreements will mean billions of dollars of investment dollars for the international oil companies and similar amount of revenue potentials for the oil and gas service industry.

Domestic Refiners Need Level Playing Field

November 1, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Washington's Carbon Rules Need Refining | online.wsj.com

Foreign refiners will get a significant advantage if current proposals for carbon legislation do not change.

Gary DrimmerPresidentDrimmer & Associates International

Omega-3 Soybean Oil Closer To Commercial Reality For Monsanto and Solae

November 1, 2009

Analysis of:Solae, LLC and Monsanto Company reach important regulatory milestone that advances the development of foods containing the world's first stearidonic acid (SDA) omega-3 soybean oil product | www.seedquest.com

The GRAS certification of Monsanto's new omega-3 Soybean Oil is a major step not only for Monanto and their partner on this product, Solae LLC, but a it could also help pave the way to the acceptance of GMO crops around the world. The product still needs to be developed and marketed correctly as it is SDA and not EPA or DHA.

Michael LynchConsultantMichael E. Lynch

Gasprom to go slow on high cost LNG in worsening market conditions

November 1, 2009

Analysis of:Russian LNG Aims Face Big Challenges in Arctic Regions | www.rigzone.com

Russia, world's largest natural gas producer, has invited international majors to help it obtain 20% of the natural gas market. Experts say it could be 2020 before new production comes on stream. Russia's priority project, Shtokman offshore field in the Barents Sea is scheduled to begin deliveries in 2014. Many experts question Gazprom's financial and technical ability to make it happen in a time...

Prerequisites for Success in Residential Alternative Energy

November 1, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Recovery through Retrofit | www.whitehouse.gov

The idea of generating your own electricity is exciting.  Solar PV, solar thermal systems and "energy-from-wind" generation equipment is readily available and, according to some, should be installed right away.  But in order to get a worthwhile payback from any of these technologies, homeowners need to prepare their homes for the upgrade by addressing some of the major causes of energy inefficiency...

Biofuels – Just One Component Of A Long Term Solution

October 31, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

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

Biofuels are fuels such as bioethanol, biobutanol or biodiesel made from plant or less commonly animal material or food waste. Bioethanol and biobutanol are typically used to reduce the amount of gasoline used while biodiesel is used to lower the amount of diesel fuel used. Although the first generation biofuels are not economically viable, second generation biofuels should be more economically attractive...

Bio Fuels - Temporal Business Choice

October 31, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

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

Holistic approach let's conclude that business and investment into bio fuels are in contradiction to principles of sustainable development same as corporate business responsibility and can’t assure positive assessment from society in long term perspective. A sense of responsibility and interests of safety of investments should advise to businessmen to choose not burning kinds of energy sources like...

High Time To Tackle Ug99 Wheat Rust

October 31, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Fighting Ug99 and other wheat rusts | www.scientistlive.com

Scientists globally are working really hard to find some genetic solution to the devastating Ug99 wheat rust which most people think is on its way to enter Asia.

Paul HodgesChairmanInternational eChem

Chemical Companies remain Cautious on the Outlook

October 31, 2009

Analysis of:Looking at the world from a stable but low level of activity | www.icis.com

The chemical industry is a leading indicator for the global economy. The recent company results season gives no support for the idea that earnings are about to stage a major recovery.

Is Competition a Serious Issue for DuPont in respect of Rynaxypyr?

October 30, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:DuPont’s Breakthrough Insect Control Product Registered in Japan, Brazil | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com

Rapid introduction of the product, approvals by FAO and WHO and registration in 45 countries are strong points in favour of DuPont. There should not be any problem with EU and US registrations. Monsanto, with recent bad reputation on GM seeds may not be a difficult competitor. Syngenta is lesser known in many countries. Thus it cannot compete very effectively in all markets. But stiffer competition...

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