Energy & Industrials News by GLG Council Members

Biofuels are Just One of the Alternatives of Renewable Energy

October 29, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

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

Production of biofuels (ethanol) from corn is not the ultimate goal for biofuel development. Production of ethanol from a cheaper, more sustainable raw material, such as cellulosic materials, will gradually replace the corn-ethanol technology, therefore reducing the concern on food shortage.

Leigh BoltonOwner and Chief Executive OfficerHolmwood Consulting Limited (HCL)

Regas - why not?

October 28, 2009

Analysis of:Europe Looks to LNG | www.energytribune.com

Why should there be any doubt that Europe can achieve their LNG import terminal plans?

Mike RiegelOwnerAviation IQ

Business Jet Recovery - The Road Ahead

October 28, 2009

Analysis of:Textron Barely Posts a Profit | online.wsj.com

The business jet cycle has certainly hit rock bottom, but will not show clear signs of recovery for at least six months. This recovery will be unique, in that there is significantly more competition, in virtually all major business aviation segments. As a result, understanding who will recover more quickly, and more sustainably, will require much more detailed analysis than before.

Lawmakers May Scupper KC-X Bid – Could Northrop Exit Contest?

October 28, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Alabama lawmakers say Pentagon tanker rules unfair | www.reuters.com

To suggest that the KC-X tanker competition is now “a sham” may well indicate that the final RFP and final WTO ruling will impact on the admissibility of the A330 as a tanker. Is this a precursor to Northrop Grumman leaving the arena via their campaigners’ complaints?

Euro Consortium to Build $15bn Nuke Reactors at Britain's Sellafield

October 28, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:WSJ: Iberdrola Grp To Acquire UK NDA Sellafield Site | online.wsj.com

A powerful european energy utility consortium has acquired the British government's Sellafield nuclear site for GBP £70 million and plans to construct up to 3.6GW of new nuclear power units for around USD $15 billion beginning 2015.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

LNG Distribution to Solve Logistical NG Issues in Alaska

October 27, 2009

Analysis of:Palin Successor Focuses on Energy Agenda | online.wsj.com

The new Alaskan Governor Sean Parnell has to focus on the oil & gas dependent economy.  The $30 billion TransCanada pipeline is far in the future and more gas production at the Cook Inlet is required together with new distribution plans to cover all the remote towns and settlements in Alaska.  Of course, oil exploration in the Alaskan OCS could recover up to 27 billion barrels of oil and cement a...

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Climate Legislation has to Include Tort Reform

October 27, 2009

Analysis of:Climate change poses new threat: a litigation spree | www.ogj.com

Bob Tippee, Editor of O&GJ recently pointed out the threat of a litigation spree emerging from the Government climate meddling, potentially threatening oil & gas and power industries as well as all businesses and private investors.  In the end the consumer has to pay and the ill-advised politicians. 

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Mega-Dealer Rush’s Numbers Give Insight Into Truck Sales & Service Marketplace

October 27, 2009

Analysis of:Rush's Third Quarter Impacted By Weak Sales Market | www.truckinginfo.com

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the largest heavy & medium duty truck sales and service organization in the US. Their numbers allow us a look at the marketplace from ground level including new and used trucks, along with parts and service.

Jeremy WallerPrincipalJeremy Waller

Quality from low cost countries - review of implications of recovery

October 27, 2009

Analysis of:Toy Recall Shows Challenge China Poses to Partners | online.wsj.com

Quality has been the greatest challenge to buyers in China since the process began its stellar growth in the 80's. The consumer now 'reads the carton' and is better informed than ever before. There is mistrust of imports from developing countries, exacerbated by recalls such as experienced by Mattel, which attract disproportionate attention, in terms of levels of global trade. Buyers need to have...

The Ontario Dual Purpose Energy Strategy – Is it attempting to do too much?

October 26, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Germany fuming over Ontario's (Canada) solar-policy | server1.streamsend.com

In September the Ontario (Canada) Government issued a Ministerial Directive in support of an electric grid Feed-In-Tariffs (FIT). Offering the most attractive payments anywhere - a Strategy intended to replace Coal Fired Power Plant by 2014; a move that could prove to have great impact on Solar financing, but the Political Imperative dictates that Manufacturers must meet a Domestic Content quotaof...

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