Consolidation in the solar power sector
December 12, 2011
During the recent rush to renewable energy sources, solar has taken it on the chin. This is perhaps deserved, particularly in the U.S., where there have been several economic and technical disasters.
Financing ocean energy ventures in today's economic climate
September 20, 2011
The reality of today’s economic environment, combined with the world’s multiplying energy demand, creates enormous financial challenges for the offshore energy industry, governments and the investment community.
An industrial type revolution that lowers the cost, and improves performance
April 10, 2011
Wind Power Hits a Trough | online.wsj.com
The growth of the auto industry did not happen because of subsidies or Govt. edicts. It happened because Henry Ford developed the technology necessary to lower the costs of production to the point that autos became accessible to the masses.
Does WTO means WAIT -TO -OPTOUT when it comes to Beoing and the defense industry
April 10, 2011
HPV Vaccine Stirs Economic Debate | wsj.com
The Number is $80B the administrator is the US Department of Defense (DOD) and the expenditures are called R&DTE -which stands for Research and Development and Test and Evaluation efforts earmarked for such type of contract awards referred to by the WTO recent decision that Beoing was subsidized through these types of contracts and considered the funds comparable to the handouts that Airbus receives from the EU governments.This is truly a farce and a sign of ignorance on the US defense business,
Bigger Government Coming in Gulf Drilling
February 15, 2011
Oil industry 'should pay $200m per year' | www.upstreamonline.com
Who will have responsibility if despite the heightened proposed oversight there is a spill in the Gulf? Will the Govt. shoulder the burden since they approved, and signed off on it? Given the magnitude of oil spill impact on BP, who would run unnecessary risks?
Billions Needed To Be Invested in Gas Infrastructure At Risk
December 21, 2010
Billions needed to meet long term Natural Gas Infrastructure Supply, Demands | pipelineandgasjournal.com
The Interstate National Gas Association ( INGA) study determined that investments ranging from $130 Billion to $210 Billion in infrastructure were needed through 2030 to allow the successful, and efficient development, and utilization of the vast shale gas reserves in the USA, a key factor in working towards greener energy use, as well as energy independence of foreign supply. But will these investments be made, or if they are, will they be made on time, given current conditions?
Eagle Ford Shale Attracts Big Players With Sizeable Acquisitions
October 11, 2010
An inconvenient truth about OPEC | www.energytribune.com
In separate acquistions China's CNOOC and a Statoil - Talisman JV have collectively done deals to acquire acreage in the Eagle Ford shale for a collective total of more than $3.4bln in spending.
GE Investing Strategically in Energy Business
October 10, 2010
GE forms joint venture with Harbin Electric to manufacture wind turbines in China | www.powergenworldwide.com
GE has taken major steps in the consolidation of it's energy portfolio with the Harbin joint venture which will give them access to the largest potential market in the world for Wind Energy, and will also give them a strong manufacturing base from which to sell to the rest of the world, with low manufacturing costs to help make it competitive with other renewable energies.
New Nuclear Construction Likely to be Cut to 36 Months. Can US Capitalize.
September 23, 2010
New nuclear construction could be cut to 36 months | www.powergenworldwide.com
The very long lead times for the construction of Nuclear plants has been one of the draw backs to greater development of new facilities. This greatly increases the uncertainty regarding what business, and economic conditions are likely to be, when the project is completed.
Energy Security and National Security .So what is the debate on Wind Power
August 30, 2010
A train wreck is the the competing resources for two US National needs: Energy security and National Security. So where is the trade off? These two resources are intertwined and must cooperate and come out with a quick and A Politcal solution.
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
Two global energy pipeline projects deserve attention
November 15, 2011