GLG News by Council Members Knowledgeable about Gas to Liquid Technology

Booz & Co. warns that European LNG import terminal investments may not pay off in case LNG from the Middle East and North Africa are redirected towards the US due to NG shortages for clean power generation. 

Flex LNG was specifically formed as a "Floating LNG Producer" for developing stranded gas fields in underdeveloped areas.  Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one location where it appears to be a timely and economical solution to pipe stranded onshore gas to an offshore floating production and storage ship...

The WSJ article of today on page A10 focuses on potential security issues related to global warming in under-developed countries, creating a hot bed for terrorists.   

    The input costs for utilities to generate electricity are up.  These costs include coal, transportation, natural gas, and power purchases.  There are no guarantees, however, that a regulated utility may pass along these costs as discussed in the commentary section.

    Wind power qualifies for production tax credits.  These production tax credits are set to expire on December 31, 2008 without renewal by Congress and the President.

    Bituminous coal prices have soared over 100% in the last year.  This is obviously bad news to electric consumers dependent upon utilities with a large exposure to coal-fired generation.  The run-up in coal prices could be a benefit to some utilities.

    As the article correctly points out, capital costs to build a new power plant have risen considerably since 2000; coal plants included.  It is not just the up-front capital costs that have affected decisions to build new coal plants as discussed in the commentary sectio...

The disagreement of the Russian shareholders Vekselberg, Fridman and Blavatnik with BP over the management and board structure of TNK-BP has reached its boiling point.  The Russian partners demanded the resignation of Robert Dudley CEO of TNK-BP(executive of BP) and equal board representation....

If the UK is to meet its greenhouse gas targets it is essential to replace and possibly increase its nuclear power station fleet.  As the main owner and operator of the present nuclear stations the position of British Energy (BE) is critical to success. Will the rejection of the EDF takeover slow...

The price of gas throughout the world has risen dramatically and the commercial potential of coal bed methane  is being re-examined. The main new source is Australia but other countries are following.  Europe with its need for gas and a history of mining may be the next major area.