Emerson's Douglas Morris, on the metals & mining and alternative energy industry teams, explores trade offs of trucks and conveyors in mining operations. This past week Vale SA from Brazil made an interesting announcement when they said they were investing $20...
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Small-Scale Power Plants–But Where?
The need for energy prompts constant innovation. Emerson's Douglas Morris, on the alternative energy and metals & mining industry teams, analyzes the role of small-scale power plants. There was an interesting announcement this week by Synthesis Energy Systems...
Insight on the Energy Future – CERAWeek 2013
Douglas Morris of Emerson's alternative energy industry team shares some thoughts and experiences from the CERAWeek conference this week. The 32nd annual CERAWeek Conference, led by Daniel Yergin, was held this week in Houston, Texas USA. The meeting is the preeminent...
The Growing Need for Services in Mining
Emerson's Douglas Morris of the alternative energy and metals & mining team notes the growing role technology and services play in making mining operations more efficient. There aren't many days that pass without an article that addresses the ever-changing global...
Are the Renewable Fuel Standard Battles Heating Up?
Emerson's Douglas Morris of the alternative energy industry team provides an update on the political battles in the United States over the future of ethanol and other biofuel production. The biofuels headwinds remain strong. Last month I wrote about how natural gas in...
China’s Move into Gold
Emerson's Douglas Morris looks at China's growing interest in the acquisition of gold producing mines throughout the world. China’s interest in acquiring gold assets seems to be continuing as China National Gold recently looked at purchasing 74 percent of Barrick...
What’s in Store for Alternative Fuels in the US?
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...
More Investment in Brazilian Biofuels
Production of biofuels continues to be impacted by government policy around the globe. Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy and metals and mining industry teams, highlights recent developments in the U.S. and Brazilian ethanol markets. A couple...
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...
Mongolian Mining at a Crossroads
In a prior post, Mongolia's Mining Boom-Location Location Location, we highlighted how Mongolia's proximity to China along with China's demand for raw materials had led to a boom in mining projects and the need for process automation expertise. Emerson's Douglas...
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 Olefins
With vast shale gas reserves, will China move from coal-to-chemicals processes to gas-to-chemicals processes going forward? Emerson's Douglas Morris, a member of the alternative energy industry team explores this question in today's guest post. We've had a number of...
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