Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy industry team, opens his 2013 guest-blogging season with a look at what's in store for the alternative fuels industry this year, here in the U.S. Happy New Year. For me, the New Year is a time for reflection...
alternative energy
Crude Oil vs. Ethanol – in Brazil?
Global market forces continue to cause change in the energy mix. Emerson's Alan Novak, leader of the alternative energy industry team, looks at the market forces on Brazilian ethanol producers. Brazil has long been a supporter of ethanol as a motor fuel, ranking...
Chinese Gasification Expertise on Its Way to the United States
The conversion of coal to cleaner burning forms of energy continues. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy team, highlights China's increased participation in coal gasification and coal-to-liquids projects in the U.S. and around the globe. I've...
2012 Gasification Technologies Council Conference
The changes in identified natural gas reserves here in the U.S. have impacted the economic viability of other sources of energy. Emerson's Alan Novak, leader of the alternative energy industry team, provides an update on gasification technologies. The Gasification...
Coal Gasification Opportunities for Mongolia
Given Mongolia's fast-growing economy, the country is seeking ways take advantages of its vast coal resources to increase energy independence. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy industry team, shares his perspectives from a recent conference...
The Impact of Shale Gas on the US Power Market
Here in the U.S., shale gas is creating jobs, reducing energy costs, and even adding to the revenue coffers at the local, state, and federal levels. Emerson's Alan Novak, Director of the alternative energy and mining and metals industries, highlights its impact on...
Quote–Carbon Price Set to Plunge
The price of carbon-based energy sources are impacted by supply, demand, and the policies of countries around the globe. Emerson's Alan Novak, leader of the alternative energy industry team, explores the rapid changes in carbon-based taxes in Australia in today's...
Alternative Energy is Feeling the Heat
The growth of alternative energy sources have been fueled through subsidies by countries across the globe. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy industry team, shares the latest developments in wind energy sources, here in the United States....
Exporting Hydrocarbon to Ethanol Energy Conversion Technologies
A new process to convert hydrocarbon-based feedstocks to ethanol has been developed and being put to use in projects around the world. Emerson's Alan Novak, leader of the alternative energy industry team, provides an update on these developments. Last week Doug Morris...
Chinese Gasification Expertise on Its Way to the Ukraine
Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy industry team, highlights the planned use of coal gasification technology in power generation in the Ukraine. A few months back I wrote about Asian innovation in energy, specifically about the expertise...
Drought and the Renewable Fuel Standard
Across the United States heartland, a drought is impacting corn farmers. Emerson's Alan Novak, director of the alternative energy and metals and mining industries, shares his thoughts on its impact on the fuel vs. food debate. The worst drought to hit the US in 56...
The Great Green Fleet-Not So Fair Winds and Following Seas
The biofuels industry continues along its path to be an alternative source to petroleum-based fuels. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the Alternative Energy industry team, highlights developments in the U.S. Defense Department's aviation and marine diesel...
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