With the proposed Canadian Keystone XL Pipeline in the midst of approval‚ Americans can look forward to the potential of job growth and less dependencies upon foreign imports. The project proposes a 1‚179 mile‚ 36 inch-diameter crude oil pipe. Crude oil a petroleum product is a liquid composed of hydrocarbons‚ organic compounds and small amounts of metal. It is created through the heating and compression of organic materials‚ over a long time period. The pipeline would start in the town of Hardisty
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President Obama should reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Canadian Alberta Oil Sands production is set to double by 2020‚ and the oil companies must find new markets for this oil. The key enabler to transport all this excess oil into new markets is a company called TransCanada‚ a Canadian pipeline company. Keystone XL pipeline is a project proposed by TransCanada with 1‚179 mile (1‚897 km)‚ 36-inch diameter crude oil pipeline beginning in Hardisty‚ Alberta‚ Canada and extending south through American
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rized ocean freight industry. First of all‚ we will introduce the background and development of ocean freight industry; explore the characteristics of ocean freight price and demand. Then we will analyze relationship between demand and price. Two famous shipping companies‚ COSCO and MSC will be introduced as examples to implement price optimization with price differentiation and competition considered in ocean shipping industry. Finally‚ we will discuss revenue management in ocean freight
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An analysis of Ocean Park. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Analysis of Ocean Park’s Environment 2.1 PEST Analysis 2.1.1 Political and legal issues 2.1.2 Economic condition and trends 2.1.3 Cultural and social values and trends 2.1.4 Technology Analysis 2.2 SWOT Analysis 3. Conclusion 4. Reference 5. Appendices 1. Introduction Hong Kong Ocean Park is considered as a one of world’s largest marine park‚ located on the south end of Hong
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LNG CARRIERS History The first LNG carrier Methane Pioneer (dwt 5034 tons) left the Calcasieu River on the Louisiana Gulf coast on 25 January 1959. Carrying the world’s first ocean cargo of LNG‚ it sailed to the UK where the cargo was delivered. Subsequent expansion of that trade has brought on a large expansion of the fleet to today where giant LNG ships carrying up to 266‚000 m3 are sailing worldwide. At the end of 2005‚ a total of 203 vessels have been built‚ of which 193 are still in service
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The father tells his son that “[dowsing is] something [his] own father taught [him]” (Carrier 95). The son is comparing himself to his father because the son did not succeed in learning to dowse from his father but the father succeeded in learning from his own. Another piece of evidence is his father’s further statement. He said that “dowsing [is not] something you learn in school [and it is not] useless" (Carrier 95). The author quotes his father’s statement because he totally agrees with his father
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Keystone XL Pipeline A proposed oil pipeline project will have the capacity to transport thounsands of barrels of crude oil to refineries in Oklahoma‚ Illinois‚ and the Gulf Coast of Texas. The Keystone XL is a 1‚711-mile pipeline delivering Canadian crude oil to United States oil markets. This project is a response to the market demand for heavy crude oil in the Unites States. The pipeline will also be used to transport crude oil to the Cushing tank farm in the Midwest region. Many refineries
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The Beach Carrier is a new product concept developed by Mary Ricci. It is a large‚ lightweight‚ durable bag that is designed to carry everything required for a day at the beach‚ including a chair. The Beach Carrier can be folded down to a 12-inch by 12-inch square for easy storage when not in use. It comes with an adjustable strap and various-sized pockets for carrying all types of items to the beach or other outdoor activities (i.e. concerts‚ picnics‚ and barbecues). The Beach Carrier possesses
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Question 1 - What is the focus and what are the strategies being employed in the organisation’s marketing program? 1.1 Introduction – Ocean Park’s mission and core values Ocean Park (“OP”) is the first theme park in Hong Kong and opened in 1977. It is a non-profit making organisation that aims to provide visitors a unique guest experience combining three elements of entertainment‚ education and conservation. With its long history and distinctive image‚ it has always been regarded as Hong Kong people’s
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Keystone XL Pipeline As controversy continues to rise‚ political and moral disputes encompass the decision to construct the extension of a tunnel containing a composition of today’s most beloved resource‚ and what has been referred to as “black gold” by the Arabs during the 20th century oil boom. The Keystone XL Pipeline would potentially transport thousands of barrels of oil from its source in Alberta‚ Canada‚ to refineries throughout the Midwest and Gulf Coast region of the United States. The
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