GLG News by Alternative Energy Experts (North America)

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Energy Storage Gets Incorporated Into California Regulatory Process

October 6, 2010

Analysis of:California Assembly Bill #2514 | www.leginfo.ca.gov

California led the US into the wind and solar markets, and may do the same with energy storage technologies. The recent signing of AB2514 institutionalizes the process where utilities have to incorporate energy storage as they do with generation, transmission and distribution. This may be critical for the state to reach its 33% RPS goal.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

China investing in global oil & gas reserves

October 4, 2010

Analysis of:Deal Profile: Repsol Sells Brazil Stake to Sinopec for $7.1 Billion | blogs.wsj.com

WSJ reported on 2-Oct page B3 that Sinopec acquired 40% of Repsol's Brazilian assets for $7.1 billion.

Joe VictorBusiness Development SpecialistMinneapolis Grain Exchange Inc.

A Major Surprise

October 1, 2010

Analysis of:Wheat prices expected to remain stable in 3 months | thecitizen.co.tz

The days cushion is small with corn, getting smaller with wheat but growing within the rice. The impact on producer, middle men and end users may likely have strong implications.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

China to get lower gas price from Gazprom than EU

September 30, 2010

Analysis of:Russia, China Study Long-Term Gas Deal | online.wsj.com

WSJ reported today by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen that Russia and China are in negotiations for a thirty year gas supply by Gazprom to China at lower prices than gas to be delivered to the EU.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

PAD I in play for refinery investors

September 28, 2010

PAD I, the East Coast Petroleum Administration for Defense District has experienced drastic margin decreases of marketing refineries like Valero and Sunoco and others, leading to refinery closures of about 20% of the PAD I capacity.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Cheniere LNG Saved by Shale Gas

September 15, 2010

Analysis of:Cheniere Wins Approval to Export U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas | online.wsj.com

According to WSJ (10-Sep, Page B$) Cheniere Energy Partners received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy  to export about 2 bcfd of LNG from their newly established Sabine Pass Liquefaction subsidiary.

Mark BurgerPrincipal ConsultantKestrel Development Company

Branding Solar, Defending Value

September 13, 2010

Analysis of:Canadian Solar sponsors U.S. baseball team, San Francisco Giants | www.pv-tech.org

Can PV be sold like toothpaste, convertibles or cruises? Some solar companies are realizing that marketing to the public may be necessary to build awareness, increase market share and defend profit margins. Companies like Yingli Green Energy and Canadian Solar are already investing in this new (for solar) frontier.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Eagle Ford Shale Exceeds Expectations

September 3, 2010

Analysis of:Enterprise to build 350,000 b/d Eagle Ford oil pipeline | www.ogj.com

Christopher E. Smith of OGJ reported that Enterprise Products Partners LP ("Enterprise") entered into significant long term midstream energy service contracts with EOG, leading Eagle Ford Shale player.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

French LNG Terminals provide cushion against Gazprom

September 3, 2010

Analysis of:Fos Cavaou LNG terminal operating at full capacity | www.ogj.com

Doris Leblond of Oil & Gas Journal recently reported that the Fos Cavaou LNG terminal on the Mediterranean coast is now allowed to operate at the full design capacity of 0.80 bcfd. The Terminal is operated by GDF Suez, being partner with 71.99% and Total with 28.10%.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Arctic is the Energy Future

August 31, 2010

WSJ reports today on Page A13, written by Phred Dvorak that Canada is going to control the Northwest Passage and "whoever controls the Arctic can be the next Saudi Arabia".

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