All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Natural Resources

Chinese Downstream Oil Sector Entering a New Stage of Multi Player Competition

November 12, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Exxon, Prospecting for Growth, Flips the Switch on Chinese Plant | online.wsj.com

The Chinese downstream oil sector began entering a new stage of development since early 2009, when CNOOC turned its first world-class refinery into operation in Guangdong Province. And Increasing market competition is also opening opportunities to active international oil companies. The new multi player competition scenario will no doubt produce significant influences on the Chinese downstream oil sector.

Sequencing of Palm Oil Genomes

November 12, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:MPOB And Orion Complete Sequencing Of Three Oil Palm Genomes | www.bernama.com

The world demand for palm oil has soared in the last two decades, first for its use in food, consumer products and more recently as the raw material for the production of biofuel.

Michael LynchConsultantMichael E. Lynch

Ensco gets out of town before it's too late

November 11, 2009

Analysis of:Ensco to Move Corporate Headquarters to UK | www.rigzone.com

Ensco announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to change the company's corporate structure. Ensco's legal domicile would change from Delaware to the U.K. Most of the senior officers would be based in the U.K. where the company has substantial operations. The move will enhance management efficiency, improve access to key customers, enhance access to European investors improve perceptions that Ensco is a global offshore drilling contractor and reduce tax rates.

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.  

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.

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.

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