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).
What is the cost trend of large energy projects?
October 24, 2011
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.
Asbestos: Billions yet to be Paid!
October 24, 2011
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?
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.
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.
Environmental Hazards: TVA Ash Spill
September 20, 2011
Trial starts on damage lawsuits in TVA Ash | www.google.com
Should Federal agencies be protected from liability claims?
The driver pay lawsuit against Swift Transportation highlights a well-known issue
September 16, 2011
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.
Will Freightliner's 2015-2018 greenhouse gas fuel mileage pitch equal more sales?
September 7, 2011
Freightliner Says Fuel Economy, Uptime Prime Directives for 2011 and Beyond | www.truckinginfo.com
Truck-maker Freightliner recently laid out its thoughts on how it will stay ahead of the recently announced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards for medium - and heavy-duty engines and vehicles. The plan is great for marketing and engineers, but not necessarily for sales.
The current transportation fuel dilemma
August 31, 2011
The private sector has the answers if they’re allowed to act.
August 31, 2011
The Rosneft deal is a big win for the oil giant.
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012
It's too early in the game to write off Shtokman
December 8, 2011