Cook Islands Teams Up With Belgium To Develop Sea Floor Mining

News Analysis: Belgium’s G-TEC Sea Mineral Resources NV has teamed up with the Cook Islands to acquire an Exploration/Development Permit for Sea Floor Mining to develop a potential $278 Billion Dollar worth of deposits in an area of 75,000 km2 (28,957 mi2). The International Seabed Authority may grant a Permit. If so, it will take several years of exploration and additional years for manufacture of pertinent equipment for this enormous undertaking.

Investors may consider contacting both parties to see if funding might be made towards this project. Possible future financial rewards to those who do may be sizable.

Reference: http://www.cookislandsnews.com/2014/January/Wed01/other.htm#1312280809

 

 

Exxon Mobil Corporation And Rosneft Oil Corporation Leaders Contract To Develop And Produce From Anticipated Arctic Oil Deposits

News Analysis: Mr. Rex Tillerson of Exxon Mobil and Mr. Igor Sechin of Rosneft are on their way to developing the Northern-Most Oil Deposits of Earth. Mr. Tillerson’s Corporation represents both Capital and Exploration/Production Knowledge and Mr. Sechin’s Corporation contributes Territory and Cold Weather Experience to Develop in this Mutual Relationship.

The benefit to everyone who uses Petroleum Products of any kind is that increased availability of oil and gas in production  may keep price increases from occurring.

Existing newer Technologies, such as Mega-TempTM Insulation, as well as developing Technologies for operating in Extreme Cold will prevail over 1930’s Systems employed elsewhere in some of the Oil Business.

Smart Entrepreneurs and Investors will seek what other Cold Environment Opportunities prevail in similar Climates that need the Newest PROVEN Technologies for increased ‘Creature Comfort and Safety’.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-02/exxon-s-russia-ambitions-show-drilling-trumps-obama-putin-spats.html

NYK Shipping Lines Builds Japan’s First Dual-Use LNG/Heavy Fuel Tugboat

News Analysis: Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha ‘NYK’ Shipping Line has received Japanese Government Funding for this New-Build. This advanced approach to controlling Maritime Harbor Atmospheric Pollution is commendable. It is hoped this vessel will be a precursor for such vessels operating in the heaviest of Harbor Atmospheric Pollution areas of the World, such as the Port of Los Angeles, in Southern California. NYK Shipping Lines maintains a technological advantage over many competitors. It realizes there is only One Precious Atmosphere in the World; it must be protected. 

Reality.

Reference: http://www.nyk.com/english/release/2446/002945.html

★ Fairbanks, Alaska Experiences -40F (-40C) Temperatures

News Analysis: Recurring cold temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska, and surrounding areas such  as -58 F (-50C) in Chicken, Alaska, make some people question “Global Warming” (GW); this which is so readily endorsed by Politicians with Resolute Authority.

Fairbanks has been tracking temperatures since 1930. It averages 12 days a year of -40F (-40C) or colder. The last Winter WITHOUT a -40F Temperature was in 2002-03. The Winter of 1976-77 had a lowest temperature of only -28F (-33C).

Since the warmest Winter was in 1976-77, for approximately 35 years, Winters have been much Colder. “Perhaps ‘Climate Change’ is obviously occurring (but towards the Cold in some areas of the world)” some would say.

Many Climatologists of the World think that the Time Scale being discussed needs to be lengthened for greater accuracy in deciding the veracity of ‘GW’. Rather than making pronouncements based on Ten or Twenty Years of seasonal measurements, a Scale of One-Hundred Years is more representative. Arborists/Botanists think a Time Scale of Hundreds of Years is more germane as some Species have their Tree Rings  examined.

The Polemics regarding ‘GW’ should be examined objectively as to whose Vested Interests are involved one way or another. As with many subjects there are the ‘Puppets’ controlled by the ‘Puppet Masters’. ‘GW’ lends itself to Spectacular Exploitation. As an example of this thought, consider that a Famous American POLITICIAN pushed a ‘GW’ Agenda to the World Press. The Media “Bit the Bait” and the “race was on”. Since the aforementioned Politician (reputedly a Multi-Millionaire now) was American, had he visited Fairbanks and asked for Actual Measurements of Winter Temperatures in Alaska since 1930? If he had, he may have been less opinionated about the “Global Catastrophe” (some say of an ideology he represents).

As to Vested Interests, consider: If a Coal Fired Electric Plant closes, who benefits? Suppliers of Electricity based on Oil. If an Oil-based Electric Plant Closes, who benefits? Solar or Wind Energy Companies. And so it goes. AFAB (Anything For A Buck) is the conceptual model for proponents one way or another. Lobbyists hired to interact with Governments push the vested interests of those not so much caring about the Planet but more about their Wallets.

Since discerning Observers of International Events see through the “Clouds of Deceit” practiced by the Politicians’ Handlers, they can discern the truth of ‘GW’. Perhaps, in reality, it is merely “Climate Change”, ‘Hotter or Colder’. 

Some of the ‘Puppets’ who are “Devout Environmentalists” (DE) may, in their later years, realize ‘EVERYONE ON EARTH, LIVES ON EARTH’; no Sane Persons desire to destroy their Habitat. Esteemed Scientists  merely disagree on “Mother Nature’s” ‘Hard-To-Interpret Behavior’.

Citizens of the World are also entitled to be cautious about listening to Vested-Interest Politicians with Hidden Personal Agendas who tout “Global Warming”.

Everyone may understand that Winters in Fairbanks, Alaska, are Colder Now than they were Thirty-Five years ago.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lnmezuk

☆ Japan May Purchase Tungsten From Northeastern Australia

News Analysis: A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by Japanese Business Interests and the Queensland Government. Acquisition of Tungsten Concentrate, from a large mining operation north of Cairns, Australia, is sought for High-Speed Rail in Japan. Already, personnel are being hired in anticipation of commencing production for the Japanese.

6000 tons of Tungsten Concentrate a year  is anticipated to be produced; at a cost of $270 Million Dollars a Year. This will help boost the economies of Cooktown, Cairns, Townsville, and beyond.

The Japanese will benefit by having the ore to produce the raw metal for both Rail Rolling Stock and Tooling from a good business partner.

Queensland has been supplying the Japanese with various ores for half a century. This ‘MOU’

will continue the relationship. It also covers oil and gas, as well as other ores beyond Tungsten Concentrate. It will be a “Win-Win” Series of Commercial Transactions between the Australians and the Japanese.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n95pxou

★ Exxon Mobil Evaluates Energies

News Analysis: Exxon Mobil (EM), the World’s Largest Energy Company has provided its view of  the World’s Future Needs.  The Corporation thinks a “Diminishing Play” in Coal will occur. This will make “Carbon” an ‘Also Ran’ as to Energy Sources (ES) in the future. Other relationships of ‘ES’ need to be examined to determine how Entrepreneurs can profit from the Energy Industry. This Analysis for Investors Profiting commences herein.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/mvu45h7

“Supply and Demand” as to an Energy Concept is well understood to Investors. Sources of ‘Supply:  Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Solar, Wind, Etc. are generally known, Location-Wise, to those in their respective Energy Businesses.

Beyond simply purchasing stock in Companies, one can be more Productive in terms of Investment. Such activity can take place on the “Demand” side of the ‘Ledger’.

Demand for more “Advanced” (Non-Nuclear) Forms of Energy,  beyond wood-burning, will be taking place in Secondary and Tertiary areas of the Globe. Governments in Africa and South America, in particular, will want to improve the lives of their peoples.  To assist in this process, Investors may consider using  “Bundling Blocks” (BB) of VARIOUS Energies for sale to the Countries.

‘BB’ is Purchasing from ALL the various  Energy Sources, Large Options to Purchase  their Products over time. Investors can then offer Nations a plethora of Types of Energy. Since each geographic area will have its own specific needs, this process will allow for intelligent Energy Selection. ‘BB’ will essentially allow for the Re-Sale of Energy Forms at a discount. The Nations could not achieve themselves (due to their individual smaller purchases); “Economy of Scale” wins. 

Additionally, when a choice(s) have been made, Investment Opportunities may exist in Infrastructure Creation for Energy Delivery to geographic areas of the country decided by the Government.

At a lesser level, Investors, may consider financing Energy Delivery Transportation outside of the Country. For example, if a large Natural Gas Sale is made to a Government, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ships will be required to transport the Energy to the Country. Financing the Ships can bring profits; Owning the ships may bring even more.

Solar or Wind Energy systems need financing typically. Providing a Nation with the Energy Equipment as well Selling the Energy provided can be most profitable to Wise Investors. Technology will drive an increase in Energy Consumption by providing User Capability in many New Areas of the World.

Many more additional Avenues to Energy Wealth are available to those who ask.

Reality.

Eastern Mediterranean Sea Estimates Are 3 Billion+ Barrels Of Oil And 23 Trillion+ Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas

News Analysis:  Eastern Mediterranean Sea Estimates Are 3 Billion+ Barrels Of Oil And 23 Trillion+ Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas based on extrapolations from Exploration Drilling and Seismic Surveys. Many Scientists are increasing becoming of the view that such deposits are not unusual and will be discovered elsewhere also. They maintain that Petroleum is a result of ‘Natural Processes’ occurring on Earth, nothing more.

As more deposits, particularly off-shore, are discovered, the prices of Petrochemicals should subside through volume increases over future years.

One Industry that will be happy over a price reduction will be the Airlines. However  Aircraft Manufacturers may be displeased  with cost reductions (by new discoveries and ‘Fracking Production’ of existing Oil Fields). They are loathe to discuss this subject, of which they are very aware,  because  they would lose a significant marketing tool: “The Relentless Price Increases Of Aviation Fuel”. As a possible result, the selling of more profitable  “Lighter Weight Composite  Passenger Aircraft” may have less ‘Sizzle’ Sales-Wise, some people say. Reality.

Reference: http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000902485&fid=1725

North Dakota, U.S.A., Sets State Oil And Gas Production Record

News Analysis: North Dakota, U.S.A. Sets State Oil And Gas Production Record for Month of October, 2013. The State produced over 940,000 Barrels of Oil a day and over 1 Billion+ Ft3

(28.3 Million+M3) of Natural Gas per day. North Dakota Authorities are anticipating Oil Production hitting 1 million Barrels a day in early 2014.

Since an increasing number of  Scientists are of the  opinion that Oil and Gas are just Natural Processes of the Earth, they are likely to be discovered almost anywhere. Recent Oil and Gas fields in the various Oceans of the World accentuate the Scientists’ thoughts. 

This increase in Oil and Gas being discovered is great news for their continued uses as Industrial Energy Sources. Until other Technologies can be developed that have as high or higher Energy Capacity Values as Oil and Gas, Men will use what has been proven to work. A Philosophy of: “Good Enough Is Best” permeate their decisions regarding choices of Energy. Reality.

Reference: http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/north-dakota-oil-production-hits-record-high-20131213

“Prelude” To A New Technology In Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Processing

News Analysis: “Prelude” To A New Technology In Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Processing  by Royal Dutch Shell is a 488 Meter (1,601 feet) Vessel (built by Samsung Shipyard In South Korea). This Vessel will be employed in the Indian Ocean offshore of Australia.

Royal Dutch Shell is to be commended for pursuing this State-of-the-Art Technology. Now, every effort should be made to let the World Petrochemical Users know of such a Reality; as well as the Great Expense Ventured in creating the “Prelude”. After doing so, perhaps Politicians will diminish their Sophomoric Rhetoric about the cost of Petrochemicals.

Billions of Dollars invested on  Craft as the “Prelude” are not ‘sourced out of thin air’. They are derived from the results of ” Expensive Upstream (to this Vessel’s Operations) and Downstream Production” and Sales to Customers Worldwide. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lnawtfz

Azerbaijan’s Oil Production Will Be Rising

News Analysis: Azerbaijan’s Oil Production Will Be Rising during the next several years Government Authorities estimate. The 39+ Million Tons of Oil produced so far, in 2013, will increase in 2014 and 2015.

Azerbaijan has a 5 Billion Barrel Deposit in the Caspian Sea. It can draw from it to increase even more than its predicted estimates of future production if its leaders so choose. 

Azerbaijanis are fortunate to have “Oil Deposits Readily Available”. Many other Countries have not been so “Blessed”. Reality.

Reference: http://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/62520.html