Energy & Industrials News by GLG Council Members

UAE Nuclear Model Brings Benefits, But Also Risks

November 11, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Bloomberg: UAE Nuclear Program May Send Region Into Arms Race | www.bloomberg.com

The nuclear energy market is growing fastest in developing countries. Yet security threats from the proliferation of nuclear weapons might become an important barrier to the global expansion of civil nuclear energy. A new report by the Royal Institute of International Affairs, "Nuclear energy and proliferation risks: myths and realities in the Persian Gulf" looks at the business and diplomatic issues surrounding nuclear energy deployment in Arabic states. .

Solar Industry Conferences Offer Sales Growth Opportunity

November 11, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Greenbuild 2009 arrives in Phoenix with Al Gore & solar potential | www.examiner.com

As highlighted in this recent article, Greenbuild 2009 is offering a full slate of forums, lectures, and product demonstrations for businesses and professionals, which is a perfect sales opportunity in preparation for green energy market growth, as stimulus programs and the prospectus of emerging clean energy legislation lift the industry.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE FINDINGS OF HYDROCARBONS IN PERU

November 10, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:LATEST FINDINGS OF HYDROCARBONS IN PERU | www.utilitiesperu.com

The President of the Republic of Peru, Alan Garcia Perez, has announced to the national and international press, about the findings of natural gas and oil. It is yet to be seen the technical details of said announcement...

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

ENI and U.S. natural gas players deserve more recognition

November 10, 2009

Analysis of:Eni Faces Threat to Lucrative Gas Network | online.wsj.com

ENI is a major  natural gas supplier to the EU.  However, the EU bureaucrates threaten to force separation of upstream and downstream oil& gas activities of ENI in order to generate more competition for gas delivery to the EU.  

Further Airbus Loans Show Disregard Toward WTO

November 10, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Further Airbus Loans Show Disregard To WTO Ruling | www.reuters.com

Considering that Airbus UK has a much more prominent role in producing the wings for the A350XWB family, the Spanish injection of state funds to the program is more than what the UK Government provided – why is EADS/Airbus ignoring the WTO threat?

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Coal Bets on High Gas Prices

November 9, 2009

Analysis of:Contract let for coal gasification plant | www.ogj.com

Siemens Energy secured a licensing and equipment contract from Tenaska Energy Inc. , Omaha for a commercial-scale coal gasification plant with CCS features to be located in Taylorville , Illinois.  The plant output is synthetic natural gas ("SNG").  The project budget is $3.5 billion with a potential gross capacity of 730 MW.

The New Airline Business Model

November 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Airlines' extra fees may soon be taking off | www.latimes.com

Disclosure: Airline Information owns and operates the Ancillary Revenue Airline Conference (ARAC) referred to in this LA Times article. I am also actively involved in setting the business agenda for the event. The title and strap line do not tell the whole story. Since I was actually there, and what is currently happening with ancillary revenues in my opinion will permanently alter the commercial airline industry, I thought it would be insightful to share my first hand analysis in this forum.

James AliucciPresidentThe Global Group

Aquaculture Can Feed The World, Tilapia Is a Big Part Of The Answer

November 9, 2009

Analysis of:Can Aquaculture Feed the World | blueridgepress.com

We read more and more about aquaculture and how the industry is progressing, and reading about its issues of concern as well. We see that the carnivores of the industry may be more of a problem than a solution. We must work on a better feed to product ratio, but more importantly, we have part of the solution, tilapia culture.

Michael LynchConsultantMichael E. Lynch

Exploration in Congo (Brazzaville) should continue into 2010

November 9, 2009

Analysis of:Total Eyes Oil Production Rise in Congo By Year End | www.rigzone.com

French company Total, top operator in the Republic of Congo, plans to increase production by 20% by the end of 2009. At the end of the year, Congo will be able to produce 300,000 bbl/day. Total's new production will come from a discovery of an oil field in May of 2008 named Moho Bilondo. Estimated output from the new field is 90,000 bbl/day. The Republic of Congo is the fourth largest producer of crude oil in sub-Saharan Africa after Angola, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.

Airbus Right On Recovery, Wrong On Premium Market

November 9, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Airbus banks on premium return | www.theaustralian.com.au

Despite Airbus and Boeing having differing views on product positioning, it is fair to say they both see traffic growth improvements in the coming years. However, Airbus’ suggestion that a recovery of the premium sector is just a year away is at odds with market realities.

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