Council Members in this Study Group: 83
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Eric SmithProfessor and Associate Director
A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University![]()
Eric Smith is a Professor and Associate Director of the Entergy-Tulane Energy Institute at A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. Mr. Smith has experience in conducting market and economic analysis of offshore construction and drilling...
Hemant PatelPrincipal
HP Energy Consultants, LLC![]()
Hemant Patel is an independent energy consultant and the Principal of HP Energy Consultants. A firm providing consulting services in the power generation and oil & gas industries. Mr. Patel has 25 years of experience in managing electric power generating...
Consultant
Self Employed![]()
Lew Posekany is an Independent Consultant in the oil and gas industry. Previously, Mr. Posekany was the Senior Vice President of Group Planning and Development at Williams Gas Pipeline Company. He was responsible for strategic and financial planning,...
Consultant
Timothy Andrassy![]()
Timothy Andrassy is an Independent Consultant in the metals industry. Mr. Andrassy is responsible for providing consulting services to producers, services centers and distributors, end use manufacturers, consultant agencies, and customer and client trade...
Bill DerrickDirector of Estimating
FLUOR CORPORATION![]()
Bill Derrick is Director of Estimating at Fluor Corporation. Mr. Derrick is responsible for working on oil & gas programs worldwide, & Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities in Asia and US. He has more than 37 years of experience in controlling, planning,...
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Biofuels from nonfood chain feedstock sources are viable alternative fuels
November 4, 2009
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 on already low water supplies in some areas were additional exacerbations to the equation.The new generation of feedstock for biofuel production will be from nonfood chain sources and will add new benefits into the biofuel equation.
A Birthday Still Worth Celebrating
July 5, 2009
Envoy Prepares to Visit Honduras | www.nytimes.com
Recent events in Iran and again in Honduras demonstrate the drift in American foreign policy and contributes to global confusion on what America stands for these days. These are just some private thoughts to share with all. Enjoy the 4th!
Nice "touchy feely" and "green politics" no real meat
July 1, 2009
CSX Announces Commitment to Cut CO2 Emissions by Eight Percent | jacksonville.bizjournals.com
As we proceed along the path of everything green and while these efforts are press worthy and of corporate value these days, perception has to finally one day match science and reality.
Transport fuel costs and economic recovery
June 26, 2009
The ups and downs of diesel | www.chron.com
Energy costs are at the heart of all economies and impact growth and most certainly recoveries from downturns. Transport fuel costs are second only to power generation in terms of importance to economic growth.
Cramer is an entertainer more than he is an analyst these days
June 15, 2009
CEO pilloried | www.tradewinds.no
Jim Cramer has a horrible track record both for recommending stocks and for his CEO choices, good and bad.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Pipeline Experts | 159 |
| Natural Gas Experts (North America) | 265 |
| LNG Experts | 171 |
| Natural Gas Storage Field Experts | 26 |
| Crude Oil Pipeline Experts | 49 |
| Oil and Gas Refining Experts (North America) | 154 |
| Oil and Gas Consultants (Texas) | 548 |
| Drilling Rig Experts | 409 |
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