GLG News by Council Members who are Knowledgeable about Ethanol

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Two global energy pipeline projects deserve attention

November 15, 2011

In the week of November 6, two significant geopolitical events took place.  First, the Russian-German-E.U. Nord Stream natural gas pipeline was inaugurated and second, the Canadian-U.S. Keystone XL oil pipeline project was put on hold until after the election.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

CTL could change the PAD I outlook

October 31, 2011

Three refineries are closing in the Petroleum Administration Defense District I  (PAD I) along the Atlantic coast. This eliminates 700,000 bbl of refinery capacity.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

CTL will revive coal in West Virginia and Kentucky

October 26, 2011

Adams Fork Energy’s company Transgas, has contracted with Uhde, a ThyssenKrupp company, to build three 18,000 (bbl/d) coal to liquids (CTL) plants with an estimated project investment of $4 billion per plant.  The project uses the latest cutting edge Uhde gasification PDQ [Prenflow with quench] technology together with ExxonMobil’s methanol to gasoline process (MTL).

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

What is the cost trend of large energy projects?

October 24, 2011

Analysis of:Duke to Take $220 Million Charge on Clean Coal Plant | online.wsj.com

This analysis looks at cost trends for large energy projects which employ gasification processes. These include synthetic natural gas (SNG), natural gas to liquid (GTL) and clean coal to power (IGCC) projects.

Martin AlpertPresident, Environmental Claims, The Sandner GroupHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Asbestos: Billions yet to be Paid!

October 24, 2011

Analysis of:GAO Reports Shines Light on Secretive Asbestos Trusts | www.law.com

How much will actually be paid out for asbestos claims and when will it end?

Matthew MurphyManaging DirectorMMLC Group

China Commences Review of Nestl?'s bid for Hsu Fu Chi

October 17, 2011

China is examining the Swiss food giant’s bid to acquire a majority stake in the domestic candymaker.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Natural gas gets transportation traction in Pennsylvania

October 12, 2011

We have all have witnessed the extraordinary development of shale-derived natural gas in the U.S., and in particular on the East Coast where the Marcellus field stretches from Pennsylvania up to the Canadian border. Our national shale gas resources are now estimated at over 100 trillion standard cubic feet. It’s a real game changer for the energy market.

Hans LinhardtPresidentLTDI, Inc.

Pipelines, Not Wind or Solar, Will Ensure Greater Energy Independence

October 4, 2011

Rather than investments by the Department of Energy in wind and solar, it’s private projects such as pipelines that will make America more energy independent.

Martin AlpertPresident, Environmental Claims, The Sandner GroupHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Environmental Hazards: TVA Ash Spill

September 20, 2011

Analysis of:Trial starts on damage lawsuits in TVA Ash | www.google.com

Should Federal agencies be protected from liability claims?

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

The driver pay lawsuit against Swift Transportation highlights a well-known issue

September 16, 2011

Analysis of:Arizona Supreme Court lets drivers' case against Swift go to trial | www.ccjdigital.com

Truck driver pay within the freight industry is based on work performed. The metric used by 90% of firms is length-of-trip “miles” – but there are different approaches used in employment contracts. Driver pay makes up the largest company expense (25% of revenue) so a few percentage points of pay increases and back-pay costs can be huge. This suit will cost Swift Transportation legal fees – and will result in more detail in driver contracts.

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