All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Natural Resources

Starting in 2010 precious metal catalysts will be required on off-road diesel engines in the US.  This incremental demand, coupled with a rebound in automotive production, may stretch supplies thin again as seen in 2007.  With regulatory impact increasing demand through 2015 worldwide the...

The U.S. is NOT a WASTE DUMP !

James M. Peck of Deep Seek Exploration Experts reported in the October 6 issue of the Oil & Gas Journal that the Eastern Mediterranean basin is a prolific hydrocarbon area. The geology is the result of a five-stage tectonic process from the Late Triassic to the Pliocene flood period. The basins...

Contributing Editor Nick Tordre reported in the September issue of OFFSHORE Magazine that the final chapter of the Ekofisk oil field in the North Sea is soon to begin. ConocoPhillips has awarded a contract to Heerema Marine Contractors for the removal of nine platforms. Demolition will begin in 2009...

Drilling Editor Nina M. Rach reported in the October 6 issue of the Oil & Gas Journal that operators are rushing to expand their leaseholds in the Marcellus shale play in Appalachia. The Marcellus, a Devonian age shale, is are among the oldest shale plays in the U.S. the Marcellus has been a known...

The sharp correction in the commodities markets is tipping the supply/ demand balance in favor of the buyers.  The buyers are now in a position to pick and choose.  They now have far more room than previously to manage their supply chain logistics. Commodities exporting nations like Russia...

    As the referenced article states, there are many benefits in the Emergency Stabilization Act for the coal industry.  One not discussed is the refund of the coal excise tax.  The commentary section discusses this.

    The Emergency Stabilization Act signed into law on October 3, 2008 includes an extension of tax credits for renewable energy and refined coal.  The discussion that follows includes items to consider regarding the refined coal tax credit.

Oil Voice reported in the newsletter of September 23 that Chesapeake Energy will reduce its capital budget by $3 billion through 2010. Excess cash generation through 2010 will be used for debt reduction of $2 billion. Production growth forecast for 2008 is lowered to 18% from 21%. In September the company...

Jad Mouawad in New York reported in the October 3 issue of the International Herald Tribune that rising oil prices this past year have taken a toll on the global economy. But lately with crude oil prices dropping fast, billions of dollars and euros could again find their way into the pockets of consumers....