All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Natural Resources

Prerequisites for Success in Residential Alternative Energy

November 1, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Recovery through Retrofit | www.whitehouse.gov

The idea of generating your own electricity is exciting.  Solar PV, solar thermal systems and "energy-from-wind" generation equipment is readily available and, according to some, should be installed right away.  But in order to get a worthwhile payback from any of these technologies, homeowners need to prepare their homes for the upgrade by addressing some of the major causes of energy inefficiency - namely excessive air infiltration, lack of insulation and poor household energy habits. 

Biofuels – Just One Component Of A Long Term Solution

October 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

Biofuels are fuels such as bioethanol, biobutanol or biodiesel made from plant or less commonly animal material or food waste. Bioethanol and biobutanol are typically used to reduce the amount of gasoline used while biodiesel is used to lower the amount of diesel fuel used. Although the first generation biofuels are not economically viable, second generation biofuels should be more economically attractive and thus part of a strategy to reduce long term our dependence on fossil fuel.

Bio Fuels - Temporal Business Choice

October 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

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

Holistic approach let's conclude that business and investment into bio fuels are in contradiction to principles of sustainable development same as corporate business responsibility and can’t assure positive assessment from society in long term perspective. A sense of responsibility and interests of safety of investments should advise to businessmen to choose not burning kinds of energy sources like wind, solar, water, etc.

High Time To Tackle Ug99 Wheat Rust

October 31, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Fighting Ug99 and other wheat rusts | www.scientistlive.com

Scientists globally are working really hard to find some genetic solution to the devastating Ug99 wheat rust which most people think is on its way to enter Asia.

Michael MilamConsulting EngineerMichael F. Milam, P.E.

Don't Write the Epitaph for Oilsands Yet

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:The boom ends for Alberta oilsands | www.cbc.ca

Western Canadian oilsands are a strategic resource for North America and will continue to play an important role in the overall energy equation for the next twenty years, at a minimum.

Gary DrimmerPresidentDrimmer & Associates International

"Where's the Beef?" Will Meat Lose Global Favor?

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:Vegetarian diet is better for the planet, says Lord Stern | www.guardian.co.uk

The production of meats is responsible for 18% of man made green house gas emissions and 25% of man made methane emissions. No wonder there is talk that eating beef is not very green. WIll sustainable farming and green consumers move away from meats and towards a vegetarian diet? 

Michael LynchConsultantMichael E. Lynch

Higher crude oil prices and natural prices can and will move the needle

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:Exxon Struggles To Move The Needle | www.forbes.com

ExxonMobil earned $4.7 billion in the third quarter of 2009, in line with its peers. Earnings were off 68% from last year. Liquids production were up 2%. The poor results are surprising when the company just reported the start up of three liquefied natural gas (LNG) trains in Qatar's North field. Train number 4 scheduled to go on line by end 2009. Projects will generate 5 billion cubic feet /day and 300,000 bbl/day of high quality liquid. If Qatar can barely move the needle, what can?

Look at the big picture

October 30, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Exxon Struggles To Move The Needle | www.forbes.com

ExxonMobil has always excelled at picking viable projects and flawless execution.  They are not so concerned about quarter to quarter performance as looking long term.  They won't be rushed into bad plays and have the financial strength to be selective and do things strategically.  Long term they will continue to outperform.

The End Justifies the Means: Russia, Germany and Turkey

October 30, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:The story of gas | www.todayszaman.com

European energy supply diversification policy is in contrast between the EU directives and German energy policy decision. Germany and Russia is very much integrated in both upstream and downstream sectors.

Michael MilamConsulting EngineerMichael F. Milam, P.E.

Face of Refining Industry Could Be Changed

October 29, 2009

Analysis of:US Refiners Say Climate Laws Biggest Challenge | www.reuters.com

The US refining industry could be decimated as the domestic steel industry has been if current climate legislation disadvantages domestic refiners, such as Valero , Tesoro , Frontier , Holly , Western , and Alon .

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