Kelley GTM Manufacturing

04/28/2016

"143 billion cubic meters of gas was flared worldwide in 2012, equivalent to 3.5 percent of all that was produced. “Because flaring is a waste disposal process,” the paper notes, “there is no systematic reporting of the flaring locations and flared gas volumes."

The Aliso Canyon breach is accidental, but thousands of other sites are flaring off methane intentionally, as waste.

04/28/2016

“During oil production, the associated natural gas is flared when barriers to the development of gas markets and gas infrastructure prevent it from being utilized. About 140 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas is flared every year worldwide, resulting in about 350 million tons of carbon dioxide in annual emissions. Eliminating the flaring would, in terms of emissions, be the same as taking some 70 million cars off the road.”

About 140 bcm of gas is flared every year, resulting in about 350 million tons of CO2 emissions. Oil companies and governments are increasingly seeking solutions to reduce flaring. The World Bank Group appeals for zero routine flaring by 2030.

02/03/2016

12/31/2015

You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.

Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about th e weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.

As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment..

Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny.

He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?

Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.

A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?

'Look at it.' He said. 'Read what it says.' She read the words ' United States of America '
'No, not that; read further.'
'One cent?' 'No, keep reading.'
'In God we Trust?' 'Yes!' 'And?'
'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin, I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!

When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change. I read the words, 'In God We Trust,' and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.

It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient..

12/15/2015

I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use a little boost in their energy, productivity, and self-control. Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your da…

12/01/2015

Your grandma really did have some great advice. Science proves what she knew all along about the positive habits of good leaders.

11/16/2015

Industry leaders show there are many paths to sustainability, from better mpg to alternative fuels to “green” facilities.

09/08/2015

In 2000, in the now classic book The Color Of Oil, we predicted that natural gas will increase its market share and, within a few decades, it will overtake oil as the premier fuel of the world economy

08/11/2015

A career coach says that you have one minute to speak your mind before losing the attention of those you're speaking to, and that for the first 30 seconds you have a "green light" during which people are listening fully. Then the light turns yellow for 30 seconds, and then you lose the listener's at…

08/11/2015

Relaying data and information is imperative in these days of mass content. Therefore, utilizing skills that will empower you to capture the attention of your audience are priceless.

If you suspect that people are turning you out while you talk about your latest super-interesting life event, you're probably right.

08/10/2015

President Obama on Monday unveiled the final version of his state-by-state effort to combat climate change by reshaping the nation’s energy sector – a plan that has roiled Republican leaders in Texas.