Ports-to-Plains Energy Summit
Omni Interlocken Resort
Broomfield, CO
April 7, 2011
Lunch Keynote
John Felmy, Chief Economist, American Petroleum Institute
The document contains an economic impact study from Penn State economists on the Marcellus Shale that found:
- In 2010, $8 billion annual impact and 107,000 jobs, with $900 million in state and local tax revenue.
- By 2020, $14 billion annual impact and 175,000 jobs, with $1.4 billion in state and local tax revenue.
- 30% of tax revenue remains local.
IBM Historical IBM quarterly dividend rates and payable and record dates. finance2
This document lists IBM's dividend payments from 1970 to 1999. It shows the dividend number, rate per share, payment date, and record date for each dividend. IBM's dividends were normally paid quarterly on March 10th, June 10th, September 10th, and December 10th each year, with the record date about a month before the payment date. The dividend rates varied over this time period but remained relatively consistent, ranging from $0.12 to $1.21 per share each quarter.
This document provides a 6-year housing summary for cities in Southwest Riverside County, California from 2004-2009. It includes data on the number of home sales, median home prices, total home sales prices, and average price per square foot for each city. The data shows that while home sales numbers remained steady or increased from 2004-2006, median prices peaked in many cities in 2006 before declining significantly in 2008 and 2009 as the housing market cooled off. For example, in Temecula median prices rose from $437,158 to $526,237 between 2004-2006 before falling to $337,735 in 2008.
North American venture capital investment in clean technology grew substantially between 1999 and 2008, rising from $0.279 billion annually in 1999 to $5.9 billion in 2008. Investment was lowest in the first quarters and highest in the fourth quarters of each year. Total annual investment more than doubled between 2005 and 2006, and again between 2006 and 2007.
The document provides key housing market statistics for the Philadelphia area over a 2-year period from July 2008 to July 2010. It shows that during this period, the number of homes for sale decreased by 11.9%, the number of homes under contract decreased by 23.5%, and the number of homes sold decreased by 36.3%. The data is broken down monthly and includes statistics on for sale listings, homes under contract, homes sold, expired listings, and new listings.
The Tatum Index of Business Conditions decreased in July 2009, indicating a potential stalling of the economic recovery. While some indicators such as capital expenditures held steady, the outlook for future business conditions weakened, with fewer respondents expecting improved conditions over the next 60 days. Unemployment remained high, and rising energy and interest rates may be slowing the recovery. Overall the survey suggests the economy has hit a temporary setback after signs of recovery earlier in the year.
This document contains slides from Robert Essner, Chairman and CEO of Wyeth, presented at the Bear Stearns 19th Annual Healthcare Conference on September 12, 2006. The slides show that Wyeth has consistently delivered earnings per share (EPS) growth over the past several years, with EPS growth of 11% in 2005. Revenue has also steadily increased year-over-year. EPS growth is projected to continue, with 12% growth guidance for 2006. Strong performance continued in the first half of 2006, with 15% EPS growth compared to the same period in 2005.
This document summarizes the key financial and operational highlights for Eletropaulo in 2008.
In 2008, Eletropaulo saw 3.9% growth in its captive market, an 8.3% increase in EBITDA to R$1,696 million, and a R$1,027 million net income, 44.1% above 2007. Electricity consumption grew 3.3% overall. Losses were reduced from 12% in 2005 to 11.6% in 2008 through inspections and regularization of illegal connections. Investments totaled R$457 million in 2008.
The document contains an economic impact study from Penn State economists on the Marcellus Shale that found:
- In 2010, $8 billion annual impact and 107,000 jobs, with $900 million in state and local tax revenue.
- By 2020, $14 billion annual impact and 175,000 jobs, with $1.4 billion in state and local tax revenue.
- 30% of tax revenue remains local.
IBM Historical IBM quarterly dividend rates and payable and record dates. finance2
This document lists IBM's dividend payments from 1970 to 1999. It shows the dividend number, rate per share, payment date, and record date for each dividend. IBM's dividends were normally paid quarterly on March 10th, June 10th, September 10th, and December 10th each year, with the record date about a month before the payment date. The dividend rates varied over this time period but remained relatively consistent, ranging from $0.12 to $1.21 per share each quarter.
This document provides a 6-year housing summary for cities in Southwest Riverside County, California from 2004-2009. It includes data on the number of home sales, median home prices, total home sales prices, and average price per square foot for each city. The data shows that while home sales numbers remained steady or increased from 2004-2006, median prices peaked in many cities in 2006 before declining significantly in 2008 and 2009 as the housing market cooled off. For example, in Temecula median prices rose from $437,158 to $526,237 between 2004-2006 before falling to $337,735 in 2008.
North American venture capital investment in clean technology grew substantially between 1999 and 2008, rising from $0.279 billion annually in 1999 to $5.9 billion in 2008. Investment was lowest in the first quarters and highest in the fourth quarters of each year. Total annual investment more than doubled between 2005 and 2006, and again between 2006 and 2007.
The document provides key housing market statistics for the Philadelphia area over a 2-year period from July 2008 to July 2010. It shows that during this period, the number of homes for sale decreased by 11.9%, the number of homes under contract decreased by 23.5%, and the number of homes sold decreased by 36.3%. The data is broken down monthly and includes statistics on for sale listings, homes under contract, homes sold, expired listings, and new listings.
The Tatum Index of Business Conditions decreased in July 2009, indicating a potential stalling of the economic recovery. While some indicators such as capital expenditures held steady, the outlook for future business conditions weakened, with fewer respondents expecting improved conditions over the next 60 days. Unemployment remained high, and rising energy and interest rates may be slowing the recovery. Overall the survey suggests the economy has hit a temporary setback after signs of recovery earlier in the year.
This document contains slides from Robert Essner, Chairman and CEO of Wyeth, presented at the Bear Stearns 19th Annual Healthcare Conference on September 12, 2006. The slides show that Wyeth has consistently delivered earnings per share (EPS) growth over the past several years, with EPS growth of 11% in 2005. Revenue has also steadily increased year-over-year. EPS growth is projected to continue, with 12% growth guidance for 2006. Strong performance continued in the first half of 2006, with 15% EPS growth compared to the same period in 2005.
This document summarizes the key financial and operational highlights for Eletropaulo in 2008.
In 2008, Eletropaulo saw 3.9% growth in its captive market, an 8.3% increase in EBITDA to R$1,696 million, and a R$1,027 million net income, 44.1% above 2007. Electricity consumption grew 3.3% overall. Losses were reduced from 12% in 2005 to 11.6% in 2008 through inspections and regularization of illegal connections. Investments totaled R$457 million in 2008.
Montana's Trading Relationship Through the Ports-to-Plains Region -- 2004-2010Ports-To-Plains Blog
The document provides trade data between Montana and Mexico from 2004 to 2010, broken down by transportation method (truck and rail) and key border crossings (Laredo, Eagle Pass). It shows that total trade increased substantially over this period, with truck exports through Laredo making up the majority of exports. However, rail exports through Eagle Pass saw the largest growth, increasing over 1000% from 2004 to 2010.
Ken Allen, retired Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at H-E-B, a Texas-based grocery chain with 300 stores in Texas and 27 in Mexico employing 80,000 people, presented on H-E-B's logistical concerns, including trucking safety, fuel costs and availability, environmental issues, driver shortages, and Texas highway congestion according to a Texas 2030 Committee which found that rapid population growth, lack of transportation investment, and unchanged fuel taxes since 1991 are worsening highway maintenance and congestion.
Reach for the Sky!: Funding Opportunities – Programs, grants, innovative fund...Ports-To-Plains Blog
Reach for the Sky!: Funding Opportunities – Programs, grants, innovative funding options
Elena Quintanilla, Director of Regional Services, South Plains Association of Governments
Howdy Partners!: Updates from Ports-to-Plains Alliance PartnersAlan Hyland, Chairman of the Palliser Economic Partnership (P.E.P.), Councillor Town of Bow Island
Um artigo de opinião é um texto dissertativo que apresenta uma opinião defendida pelo autor através de argumentos, como comparações, dados estatísticos e exemplos, com a intenção de persuadir o leitor sobre um determinado assunto.
Libro electrónico en bibliotecas universitarias. beneficio de E-libromaesther09
El documento habla sobre las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación aplicadas a la educación a distancia. Explica los beneficios del libro electrónico en bibliotecas universitarias, incluyendo modelos de adquisición, selección y organización. También describe las principales características y ventajas del e-libro como acceso instantáneo, herramientas interactivas y costos accesibles.
Este documento describe el proceso de elaboración de dibujos a mano alzada. Incluye fotos tomadas durante el proceso y muestra las etapas de elaboración de los dibujos realizados sin el uso de herramientas.
Menciones y reseñas del evento Cata #5000followersBytebeats
El documento habla sobre un bloguista que escribe sobre sus experiencias después de un desastre natural. El bloguista describe los desafíos de reconstruir su vida y comunidad luego de un devastador huracán y cómo la gente se unió para ayudarse mutuamente durante la recuperación.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
El documento introduce el concepto de software y realiza una comparación entre los sistemas operativos Windows, Mac OS y Linux. Explica que el software son los componentes lógicos de un sistema informático como aplicaciones y el sistema operativo, mientras que el hardware son las partes físicas. Incluye tablas sobre las capacidades de almacenamiento de diferentes dispositivos y las características de los tres sistemas operativos en términos de costo, complejidad y plataformas compatibles.
Este documento define la corrupción política como el mal uso del poder gubernamental para obtener ventajas y beneficios ilegítimos. Describe formas comunes de corrupción política como sobornos e influencias. Explica que la corrupción afecta negativamente la administración pública, la sociedad y la economía al desviar fondos de servicios públicos e inversiones sociales. Finalmente, menciona que organismos gubernamentales y no gubernamentales trabajan para combatir la corrupción.
El documento presenta 5 lecciones de vida. La primera enseña la importancia de conocer el nombre de las personas, incluso de aquellas que limpian. La segunda habla sobre ayudar a otros desinteresadamente. La tercera trata sobre no juzgar a las personas. La cuarta explica que los obstáculos ofrecen oportunidades. Y la quinta resalta la importancia de donar sangre para salvar vidas.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
O documento apresenta os resultados dos jogos de 6 grupos de um campeonato de futebol entre igrejas. Cada grupo tinha 4 equipes que jogaram entre si. A tabela classificatória de cada grupo lista as equipes de acordo com sua pontuação, vitórias, empates e saldo de gols.
A doença de Crohn é uma patologia inflamatória crônica do trato gastrointestinal que afeta predominantemente o íleo e o cólon, com sintomas como diarreia, dor abdominal e febre. Não tem cura, mas os tratamentos disponíveis reduzem a inflamação e controlam os sintomas. Ainda não se conhece a causa exata, mas fatores genéticos, ambientais e imunológicos podem estar envolvidos.
A miastenia grave é uma doença autoimune caracterizada pela produção de anticorpos que atacam os receptores de acetilcolina, prejudicando a transmissão de impulsos nervosos para os músculos e causando fraqueza muscular. Os sintomas incluem fraqueza dos músculos dos olhos e da fala. O diagnóstico é feito por exames clínicos e de sangue. O tratamento envolve medicamentos para melhorar a transmissão neuromuscular e, em casos graves, cirurgia, esteroides ou imunoglobulinas
El documento explica la importancia de las referencias bibliográficas en el trabajo académico y proporciona instrucciones sobre cómo citar diferentes tipos de fuentes como libros, artículos y publicaciones electrónicas siguiendo el formato de referencias de Harvard. También indica cómo incluir citas en el texto y organizar la lista de referencias al final.
The document provides an economic forecast and real estate outlook by Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist at Stewart Title Guaranty Co. Some of the key points summarized are:
1. The US economy has struggled to recover jobs lost since the recession, and unemployment remains high.
2. The housing market recovery will be important to driving the broader economic recovery, as housing has led previous recession recoveries. However, the housing recovery remains uneven in different local markets.
3. Commercial real estate continues to face difficulties with high vacancy rates and falling prices. Property values have declined significantly from their peaks.
4. Jones forecasts that interest rates will rise in 2011 from current low levels, and outlines some economic concerns
This document summarizes a real estate market update and forecast seminar presented by Joshua Wilton of Weichert Realtors in Princeton, NJ in February 2013. The seminar reviewed historical housing market trends, the current state of the market, and forecasts for 2013. It analyzed inventory levels, sales, prices, affordability indexes, and other indicators to conclude that 2013 would be a better year for real estate than 2012 with modest price increases and rising sales due to low interest rates and improved affordability. Data on local and state housing permits and prices were also presented.
Montana's Trading Relationship Through the Ports-to-Plains Region -- 2004-2010Ports-To-Plains Blog
The document provides trade data between Montana and Mexico from 2004 to 2010, broken down by transportation method (truck and rail) and key border crossings (Laredo, Eagle Pass). It shows that total trade increased substantially over this period, with truck exports through Laredo making up the majority of exports. However, rail exports through Eagle Pass saw the largest growth, increasing over 1000% from 2004 to 2010.
Ken Allen, retired Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at H-E-B, a Texas-based grocery chain with 300 stores in Texas and 27 in Mexico employing 80,000 people, presented on H-E-B's logistical concerns, including trucking safety, fuel costs and availability, environmental issues, driver shortages, and Texas highway congestion according to a Texas 2030 Committee which found that rapid population growth, lack of transportation investment, and unchanged fuel taxes since 1991 are worsening highway maintenance and congestion.
Reach for the Sky!: Funding Opportunities – Programs, grants, innovative fund...Ports-To-Plains Blog
Reach for the Sky!: Funding Opportunities – Programs, grants, innovative funding options
Elena Quintanilla, Director of Regional Services, South Plains Association of Governments
Howdy Partners!: Updates from Ports-to-Plains Alliance PartnersAlan Hyland, Chairman of the Palliser Economic Partnership (P.E.P.), Councillor Town of Bow Island
Um artigo de opinião é um texto dissertativo que apresenta uma opinião defendida pelo autor através de argumentos, como comparações, dados estatísticos e exemplos, com a intenção de persuadir o leitor sobre um determinado assunto.
Libro electrónico en bibliotecas universitarias. beneficio de E-libromaesther09
El documento habla sobre las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación aplicadas a la educación a distancia. Explica los beneficios del libro electrónico en bibliotecas universitarias, incluyendo modelos de adquisición, selección y organización. También describe las principales características y ventajas del e-libro como acceso instantáneo, herramientas interactivas y costos accesibles.
Este documento describe el proceso de elaboración de dibujos a mano alzada. Incluye fotos tomadas durante el proceso y muestra las etapas de elaboración de los dibujos realizados sin el uso de herramientas.
Menciones y reseñas del evento Cata #5000followersBytebeats
El documento habla sobre un bloguista que escribe sobre sus experiencias después de un desastre natural. El bloguista describe los desafíos de reconstruir su vida y comunidad luego de un devastador huracán y cómo la gente se unió para ayudarse mutuamente durante la recuperación.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
El documento introduce el concepto de software y realiza una comparación entre los sistemas operativos Windows, Mac OS y Linux. Explica que el software son los componentes lógicos de un sistema informático como aplicaciones y el sistema operativo, mientras que el hardware son las partes físicas. Incluye tablas sobre las capacidades de almacenamiento de diferentes dispositivos y las características de los tres sistemas operativos en términos de costo, complejidad y plataformas compatibles.
Este documento define la corrupción política como el mal uso del poder gubernamental para obtener ventajas y beneficios ilegítimos. Describe formas comunes de corrupción política como sobornos e influencias. Explica que la corrupción afecta negativamente la administración pública, la sociedad y la economía al desviar fondos de servicios públicos e inversiones sociales. Finalmente, menciona que organismos gubernamentales y no gubernamentales trabajan para combatir la corrupción.
El documento presenta 5 lecciones de vida. La primera enseña la importancia de conocer el nombre de las personas, incluso de aquellas que limpian. La segunda habla sobre ayudar a otros desinteresadamente. La tercera trata sobre no juzgar a las personas. La cuarta explica que los obstáculos ofrecen oportunidades. Y la quinta resalta la importancia de donar sangre para salvar vidas.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
O documento apresenta os resultados dos jogos de 6 grupos de um campeonato de futebol entre igrejas. Cada grupo tinha 4 equipes que jogaram entre si. A tabela classificatória de cada grupo lista as equipes de acordo com sua pontuação, vitórias, empates e saldo de gols.
A doença de Crohn é uma patologia inflamatória crônica do trato gastrointestinal que afeta predominantemente o íleo e o cólon, com sintomas como diarreia, dor abdominal e febre. Não tem cura, mas os tratamentos disponíveis reduzem a inflamação e controlam os sintomas. Ainda não se conhece a causa exata, mas fatores genéticos, ambientais e imunológicos podem estar envolvidos.
A miastenia grave é uma doença autoimune caracterizada pela produção de anticorpos que atacam os receptores de acetilcolina, prejudicando a transmissão de impulsos nervosos para os músculos e causando fraqueza muscular. Os sintomas incluem fraqueza dos músculos dos olhos e da fala. O diagnóstico é feito por exames clínicos e de sangue. O tratamento envolve medicamentos para melhorar a transmissão neuromuscular e, em casos graves, cirurgia, esteroides ou imunoglobulinas
El documento explica la importancia de las referencias bibliográficas en el trabajo académico y proporciona instrucciones sobre cómo citar diferentes tipos de fuentes como libros, artículos y publicaciones electrónicas siguiendo el formato de referencias de Harvard. También indica cómo incluir citas en el texto y organizar la lista de referencias al final.
The document provides an economic forecast and real estate outlook by Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist at Stewart Title Guaranty Co. Some of the key points summarized are:
1. The US economy has struggled to recover jobs lost since the recession, and unemployment remains high.
2. The housing market recovery will be important to driving the broader economic recovery, as housing has led previous recession recoveries. However, the housing recovery remains uneven in different local markets.
3. Commercial real estate continues to face difficulties with high vacancy rates and falling prices. Property values have declined significantly from their peaks.
4. Jones forecasts that interest rates will rise in 2011 from current low levels, and outlines some economic concerns
This document summarizes a real estate market update and forecast seminar presented by Joshua Wilton of Weichert Realtors in Princeton, NJ in February 2013. The seminar reviewed historical housing market trends, the current state of the market, and forecasts for 2013. It analyzed inventory levels, sales, prices, affordability indexes, and other indicators to conclude that 2013 would be a better year for real estate than 2012 with modest price increases and rising sales due to low interest rates and improved affordability. Data on local and state housing permits and prices were also presented.
The document provides an oil market update from Nomura analysts. It summarizes estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and OPEC for oil demand and supply growth in 2010 and 2011. The IEA lowered its estimates for non-OPEC supply growth while raising demand estimates. OPEC also raised demand estimates for 2010 while keeping other estimates unchanged. Crude oil inventories in the US fell sharply last week. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposed exemptions to central clearing requirements for some derivatives. OPEC left its oil production quotas unchanged.
This document contains a presentation by Beverly Goulet, Vice President of Corporate Development and Treasurer of an unnamed company, covering various topics:
1) It includes statements regarding forward-looking comments being subject to risk factors that could affect actual results.
2) Slide 3 discusses the company's fuel hedging for 3Q08 and full year 2008.
3) Slide 20 shows the company's net debt levels from 2002-2008, which have increased significantly.
The presentation provides an overview of the company's financial performance, fuel costs and hedging, debt levels, and other key metrics.
Palm Springs Area Listings Sold By Calendar Quarter (Through March 2010)SDM: Music Venture
Nine quarters of Palm Springs area sales activity through first quarter 2010.
(Charts provided by Real Data Strategies through the California Desert Association of Realtors.
1 1 09 Percentage Of Homes Under Contracttjovanovski
The document analyzes market dynamics in the Phoenix, Arizona real estate market from December 2006 to December 2008 by looking at the number of properties for sale, under contract, and the percentage under contract each month. It shows that from December 2006 to December 2008, the number of properties for sale increased by 20.8% (from 57,505 to 69,472) while the number under contract increased by 31.5% (from 4,391 to 5,773). The percentage of properties under contract each month fluctuated between 4.1% to 10.7% with no clear upward or downward trend over the two-year period.
CARICOM is a major player in the global frozen rock lobster trade, though global import spending contracted between 2001 and 2009. The frozen rock lobster market represents opportunities for CARICOM exporters due to their competitiveness. While CARICOM exports contracted slightly over this period, CARICOM gained market share and its exports outperformed the global contraction in import spending. The Bahamas was the largest CARICOM exporter of frozen rock lobster in 2009.
- U.S. petroleum refining company presenting at an energy conference
- Facing challenges from weak refining market conditions and falling gasoline demand
- Taking steps to improve operating flexibility and maximize contributions from non-refining businesses like logistics and coke to maintain financial performance
Objective Capital Precious Metals, Diamonds and Gemstones Investment Summit
The impact of turbulence in the financial markets on the euro, dollar and gold
20 May 2010
by Marino Pieterse - Goldletter International
The document discusses Newmont Mining Corporation's growth strategy and financial performance. It highlights production growth potential to around 7 million ounces of gold by 2017 through its project pipeline. It also notes exploration upside with potential to add reserves equivalent to 90 million ounces of gold over the next decade. Finally, it provides updates on various projects in its portfolio such as Akyem, Conga, and Long Canyon.
The document provides an overview of the global grain and oilseed situation and outlook. It analyzes trends and projections for US and world GDP growth, commodity prices, crop production and supply/demand balances. Key points include: US GDP growth is projected to be modest at 1.5-2.5% annually; world GDP growth remains positive but uneven across regions; US drought conditions have improved but remain a threat to corn production; global soybean production depends heavily on weather in South America.
Over a 24 month period from June 2008 to June 2010:
- The percentage of properties under contract in Bucks County, Pennsylvania increased from 8.8% to 8.2%, a total increase of 3.3%.
- The percentage of properties sold increased from 10.4% to 15.2%, a total increase of 2.35%.
- Both the percentage of properties under contract and the percentage of properties sold generally trended upward with some monthly fluctuations.
"Petrobras America Inc. “Business Strategy And Results"Petrobras
Petrobras' $87.1 billion business plan for 2007-2011 focuses on increasing oil and gas production in Brazil and internationally. The plan allocates 56% of capital expenditures to exploration and production (E&P) activities in Brazil, with additional investments in downstream refining and distribution. In the US, Petrobras is pursuing upstream oil and gas exploration and production opportunities, and recently acquired a 50% stake in the Pasadena refinery to expand its downstream business and capture fiscal synergies between upstream and refining operations.
This document contains slides from an American Airlines presentation given by Gerard Arpey, Chairman & CEO. It discusses several topics:
1) Safe harbor statements noting forward-looking statements are subject to risk factors.
2) Rising oil prices, showing a graph of prices rising from $58 in 2007 to over $134 in mid-2008, offsetting the company's $6 billion in cost reductions.
3) New baggage and change fees announced to offset rising fuel costs, expected to generate several hundred million dollars.
1) AEM provides natural gas management services including buying, storing, and transporting gas for customers using both owned and leased storage and transportation assets.
2) Accounting rules require AEM to mark physical gas in storage and related hedges to market monthly, creating unrealized gains and losses that introduce volatility to reported earnings.
3) To address earnings volatility from mark-to-market accounting, AEM discloses expected gross profit margins to investors, which better reflect underlying economic value.
This document contains data from the 2011 Texas Motor Speedway race comparing various metrics of 12 solar car designs. It includes bar graphs and data tables showing measurements of the cars' lengths, widths, heights, weights without drivers, battery specifications, solar panel details, brake types, motor specifications, and penalty laps incurred by each design across 4 days of racing.
The document analyzes the months supply of housing inventory (MSI) over a two year period from March 2007 to March 2009 in Contra Costa County, California. It shows that the MSI decreased sharply from 7 months in March 2007 to 2.6 months in March 2009, a drop of 4.4 months or 62.7%. The national MSI also fell over this period but remained higher than the local level. The reduction suggests that housing demand was outstripping supply in the local market.
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Presentation by Joe Kiely, Vice President of Operations at Ports-to-Plains Alliance at Northern Ports-to-Plains Work Group Meeting in Wainwright, AB on June 21, 2013
Energy Development Impact on Transportation Infrastructure presented by TxDOT at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Annual Meeting in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
Wind Energy's Future and the Impact on U.S. Manufacturing presentation at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference in Washington DC on April 26, 2013.
The document provides an overview of the Tulia CAES Bulk Electric Storage Project in Swisher County, Texas. It discusses that the project will use proven Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) technology to store electricity from the grid or renewable sources by compressing air and storing it underground. The stored air will later be used to power turbines and generate electricity when demand and prices are higher. The project is well-suited for the location due to favorable geology, proximity to wind resources, and ability to connect to the electric grid. It outlines the development progress achieved to date and remaining milestones, including drilling a test core in 2013 to further refine the underground storage cavern design.
Fuels Policy, Ethanol and RFS Reform Political and Policy Implications on Gas...Ports-To-Plains Blog
Fuels Policy, Ethanol and RFS Reform
Political and Policy Implications on Gasoline Prices.
Presented at Ports-to-Plains Alliance Energy Conference, Washington Dc on April 26, 2013
The letter supports approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, arguing that it will provide economic benefits through jobs and tax revenue and improve energy security by increasing oil supplies from Canada and North Dakota. It notes that studies found the pipeline will have limited environmental impacts. Signatories include many local government and business leaders who believe the pipeline will help their regions.
Over 200 local elected officials along the proposed route of the Keystone XL pipeline signed a letter urging the U.S. State Department to complete its review and approve construction of the pipeline. The officials represent communities that would be impacted by construction. They believe the State Department and Nebraska reviews found no significant environmental concerns. They also say TransCanada will meet or exceed regulatory standards. Approving the pipeline, they argue, would strengthen national security and energy security while creating jobs and economic benefits.
Ports-to-Plains: The Importance of a Statewide Transportation to Colorado's E...Ports-To-Plains Blog
A statewide transportation system is critical to Colorado's economy. Transportation and logistics employed over 188,000 people in Colorado in 2012. 76.8% of lane miles in Colorado are rural. An expanding statewide transportation system is needed to transport goods to stores, export manufactured goods, move energy components, transport agriculture, and bring tourists. Maintaining and expanding Colorado's transportation infrastructure is important for the state's economic growth and security.
The Ports-to-Plains Alliance is a non-profit advocacy group representing a 9-state, 2,300+ mile transportation corridor between Texas and Canada. It seeks to upgrade and modernize existing 2-lane highways that are inadequate for current and future needs. Improving the transportation network would boost safety, efficiency, energy development, and economic growth in America's agricultural and energy heartland. However, long-term funding is needed to address the Highway Trust Fund shortfall and preserve the national surface transportation system.
This executive summary provides an overview of the draft supplemental environmental impact statement for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline project. It describes the project, alternatives considered, key environmental analyses conducted, and next steps. The proposed pipeline would transport up to 830,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Alberta, Canada and the Bakken shale region to the Gulf Coast. The document analyzes potential impacts to soil, water, threatened species, environmental justice, greenhouse gas emissions, and more. It also evaluates a no action alternative along with alternative pipeline routes and means of transport. The executive summary concludes by outlining the contents of the supplemental EIS and next steps in the review process.
Dear Governor Heineman:
Thank you for approving the new route for the Keystone XL Pipeline. The project will allow America to gain independence from Middle East and Venezuelan oil by increasing supplies from our loyal, stable and secure ally in Canada. It will also be a major economic development booster for our country and region, not only in the construction of the pipeline, but in further development of Alberta’s oil resources. For every two Canadian jobs created by the oil sands, a third is created in the US. Alberta oil sands development is projected to generate more than $500 billion in US economic impact over the next 25 years.
The letter expresses strong support for approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline project. It summarizes the findings of the draft Nebraska report that were agreed with, including that the revised route avoids environmentally sensitive areas, incorporates numerous protections for water resources, and provides economic benefits to Nebraska and the US through jobs, tax revenue, and increased energy security by reducing reliance on foreign oil. The letter is signed by over 50 mayors, county commissioners, and economic development organization representatives across 10 states along the proposed pipeline route.
Jack Schenendorf, Ports-to-Plains Alliance Transportation Consultant, in Washington will address the following topics:
The 2012 elections, the politics of 113th Congress, and the new leaders handling transportation.
Fiscal cliff: how bad is it and what is likely to happen?
Transportation's fiscal cliff: what are we going to do about it?
MAP-21 implementation and reauthorization in 113th Congress.
Jack Schenendorf’s practice concentrates on transportation and legislation with a particular focus on legislative strategy, legislative procedure, and the federal budget process. For nearly 25 years, Mr. Schenendorf served on the staff of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was Chief of Staff from 1995 to 2001.
Jack represents the Ports-to-Plains Alliance in Washington, DC. In addition he has represented Associated General Contractors, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Association of Equipment Manufactures, United Airlines and others
The international trade data comes from Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American Transborder Freight Data (http://www.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/TBDR_QA.html). domestic data is from the Freight Analysis Framework by Center for Transportation Analysis in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under funding from the Federal Highway Administration (http://faf.ornl.gov/fafweb/Extraction2.aspx).
Comments on Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Advisory Commit...Ports-To-Plains Blog
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requested comments related to the interim guidance on state freight plans and state advisory committees. In response to the Notice, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance respectfully submitted these comments.
Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory CommitteesPorts-To-Plains Blog
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Interim Guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees
Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 199 / Monday, October 15, 2012 / Notices
Statement on TBD Colorado Recommendations on Transportation
Ports-to-Plains Alliance Northern Working Group Strategic Plan October 2012Ports-To-Plains Blog
Members of the Ports-to-Plains Alliance, organizations and individuals from North Dakota, Montana, Alberta and Saskatchewan met in Regina on October 10 and 11, 2012 to develop a northern plan to enhance the Ports-to-Plains Corridor.
Ports-to-Plains Alliance Northern Working Group Strategic Plan October 2012
Energizing America: Facts for Addressing Energy Policy
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9. Diesel, Gasoline and Crude Prices
4/6/2011
$4.50
Diesel (AAA) $4.02
Gasoline (AAA) $3.73
Crude Oil (NYMEX) $2.59
price per gallon
$3.50
$2.50
$1.50
$0.50
Mar '05 Mar '06 Mar '07 Mar '08 Mar '09 Mar '10 Mar '11
Source: NYMEX (WTI crude oil) and AAA (gasoline and diesel)
13. Oil prices relate to many uncertain factors
Non-OPEC supply
growth Inventories
OPEC production Global economic
decisions growth
Global
Spare production
Oil Prices Speculation, hedging,
capacity investment
Exchange rates and
Geo-political risks
Inflation
Weather
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15. 9.0
Change in U.S. Petroleum Demand 2010 vs 2009
8.0 7.7%
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.3%
4.0
3.0
2.2%
2.0%
2.0
1.0
0.4%
0.0
Total Gasoline Diesel Jet Fuel Residual
16. World Liquid Fuels Consumption
EIA, Short-Term Energy Outlook, March 2011
17. OPEC Surplus Crude Oil Production Capacity
EIA, Short-Term Energy Outlook, March 2011
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20. Percent Change
2009 2010 2011 2012 09-10 10-11 11-12
WTI
a
Crude
($/barrel) 61.65 79.4 101.77 104.75 28.8 28.2 2.9
b
Gasoline
($/gal) 2.35 2.78 3.56 3.57 18.4 27.9 0.5
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Diesel
($/gal) 2.46 2.99 3.81 3.82 21.5 27.4 0.2
He ating
d
Oil ($/gal) 2.52 2.97 3.7 3.9 17.7 24.6 5.3
Natural
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Gas
($/mcf) 12.12 11.18 11.2 11.92 -7.8 0.2 6.4
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Electricity
(cents/kw
h) 11.55 11.58 11.69 11.74 0.2 1 0.5
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West Texas Intermediate. Average regular pump price.
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On-highw ay retail. U.S. Residential average.
Source: EIA, Short-Term Energy Outlook, March 2011
21. Percent Quadrillion BTUs Quadrillion BTUs Percent
Percent Percent
of Source of Sector
37.4% Petroleum 72 94
35.3 Transportation 28.5%
27.0
Natural Gas
24.8%
23.4 Industrial
19.9%
18.8
Coal
20.9% 19.7
Residential,
Commercial 11.1%
10.6
Renewable
8.2% Energy
7.7
Electric
Nuclear 100 22 Power 40.4%
8.8% Electric Power
38.3
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22. Percent Quadrillion BTUs Quadrillion BTUs Percent
Percent Percent
of Source of Sector
37.4% Petroleum 72 94
35.3 Transportation 28.5%
27.0
Industrial
19.9%
18.8
Residential,
Commercial 11.1%
10.6
Electric
Power 40.4%
38.3
EIA: Annual Energy Review 2009
23. Percent Quadrillion BTUs Quadrillion BTUs Percent
Percent Percent
of Source of Sector
37.4% Petroleum 72 94
35.3 Transportation 28.5%
27.0
Natural Gas
24.8%
23.4
Coal
20.9% 19.7
Renewable
8.2% Energy
7.7
Nuclear
8.8% Electric Power
8.3
24. Percent Quadrillion BTUs Quadrillion BTUs
Percent Percent Elec. Flow
of Source of Sector
37.4% Petroleum 72 94
35.3 Transportation 0.2%
27.0
Natural Gas
24.8%
23.4 Industrial 23.6%
18.8
Coal
20.9% 19.7
Residential, 36.4%
Commercial
35.3%
10.6
Renewable
8.2% Energy
7.7
Electric 4.5%
Nuclear 100 22 Power
8.8% Electric Power
38.3
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28. Oil and Gas Tax Increases in 2012 Budget
Billion $
Repeal LIFO 22.50
Repeal of Sec. 199 for Oil and Natural Gas Companies 18.20
Repeal Expensing of Intangible Drilling Costs 12.40
Repeal of Percentage Depletion 11.20
Modifications of Dual Capacity Rule 10.70
Reinstate Superfund Taxes 10.50
Increase G&G Amortization Period 1.40
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