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Webber Research: Venture Global LNG – Plaquemines Parish Q422 Project Update
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Webber Research: Golden Pass LNG Project Update Q422
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Webber Research: LNG Canada Q422 Project Update – Satellite Image Review, Revised Timeline, Cost Ests
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W|EPC: Energia Costa Azul (ECA) Phase 1 – Q422 Project Update
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Webber Research: Golden Pass LNG (XOM, QP) Project Update & Cost Analysis – Q222
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Webber Research: Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LNG & Implications For Plaquemines – Project Update (H122)
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Batteries, Storage, & Charging? Takeaways from our Fireside Chat w/ Enersys (ENS) CEO Dave Shaffer
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S&P Global: LNG Project Tracker – Momentum builds ‘at least for a couple’ of export projects
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Webber Research & Advisory Continues Platform Expansion with Additions in Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Midstream
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W|EPC: Commonwealth LNG Project Update, Comps, & Due Diligence Questions Q121
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Hydrogen Roadmap – Fuel Comparisons: Emissions, Feedstock, & Gas Stations – Future Of Transportation (Part 3)
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W|EPC: Mozambique LNG – Baseline Report & On-Site Satellite Image Analysis (Q121)
Mozambique LNG – Q121
Baseline Report & On-Site Satellite Image Analysis
Project Owners: Total, Mitsui, ENH, PTT, etc.
LNG Buyers: Tokyo Gas, JERA, Centrica, Shell, CNOOC, EDF, etc
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Key Takeaways:
Mozambique LNG (MZLNG): After A Sluggish Start…The Next 6 Months Are Critical.
• Q320 & Q420 satellite images indications… (pgs. 15-18)
• 17-months after FID, meaningful piling, concrete, &/or structural steel erection [redacted]…
• Recent security issues (increasingly localized terrorism) could further hamper staffing levels and complicate the path forward (while also potentially creating the pretense for Force Majeure relief).
Schedule Analysis & Estimates: W|EPC Estimate MZLNG is…
• Our proprietary risk model implies a probability of the project meeting its original cost/schedule metrics is [redacted] (page 5)
• EPC Contract Exposure: ~$8B LSTK contract, via a consortium comprised of Saipem (74.95%, SAPMF), McDermott (24.98), MDR) & Chiyoda (0.07%,)
• Note: a successful project would boost Saipem’s reputation, while also certainly meaningful for a restructured MDR ($560MM Raise on Jan 5, 2021).
Mozambique vs. LNG Canada
• MZLNG & LNG Canada share similar characteristics, specifically: a remote area, greenfield, man-camp, etc. (page 4)
• Key differences: MZLNG’s has lower-cost construction wages, shorter project schedule, but 300% more peak labor (~11k craft workers).
• Should MZLNG require even more labor given the circumstances described in pages that follow, it would likely require an even more significant pull from local labor (on-site housing can support ~9.5k workers).
• MZLNG is located in one of the least developed areas of Mozambique, which creates unique risks around that heavy lean on local labor, even before considering the uptick in localized terrorism. (page 12)
Mozambique LNG: Baseline Report Q121
Mozambique LNG: Baseline Report Q121 (Page 15)
W|EPC: Mozambique LNG – Baseline Report & On-Site Satellite Image Analysis (Q121)
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Webber Research: Hydrogen Roadmap Part 2 – Future of Vehicle Transportation Alternative Fuels – Efficiency & Safety
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Client Conference Call: Ranking & Evaluating Alternative Fuels – The Future Of Vehicle Transportation H2 • BEV • Methanol • CNG Hybrid • Ethanol • Ammonia • Biofuels • Diesel
W|EPC: Future Of Transportation – Ranking & Evaluating Alternative Fuels – H2 ∙ BEV ∙ Methanol ∙ CNG Hybrid ∙ Ethanol ∙ Ammonia ∙ Diesel ∙ Biofuels
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Alternative Fuel Analysis…Will History Repeat Itself?
In 1992 & 2005, the Department of Energy (DOE) created & amended the Energy Policy Act (EPA) that addressed fuel research and tax benefits for vehicle manufacturing.
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Hydrogen (H2), Hybrids, Biofuels, Ethanol and Methanol were analyzed in 2005, but vehicle manufacturers supported gasoline hybrid vehicles due to technology and production constraints.
Since then, fuel cell technology and global, federal, & state emission guidelines have accelerated innovation and the market is now actively deciding transportation alternatives.
Small Vehicle Applications
BEV have taken a leading role in the small vehicle category with minimal competition from Hydrogen.
Hydrogen’s price, lack of infrastructure, and safety concerns highlight the risk associated with new fuel applications; however, Methanol may have an opportunity to fill this role.
The Roland Gumpert Nathalie markets an impressive range and methanol costs are comparative to BEV, but the $450k price tag limits it’s applications until manufacturing scales up to reduce cost.
Mid-Sized Vehicles and Truck Applications
Fuel energy density becomes a larger role as the size of a vehicle increases.
Fuel storage capacity, energy density, and vehicle efficiency play a large role in the range and cost for a vehicle.
Semi-Truck Range Is A Gating Issue For Future Fuels
New Semi-Truck concepts are ranging from shorter applications (<300 miles) to the long-haul market (>600 mile/day).
Daimler eCascadia seems to make sense for shorter applications and Hyliion’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) hybrid semi will likely apply well to long haul trades, if the marketing is as good as advertised.
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W|EPC: Analyzing Energy Project Contract Terms – Risks, Strategies & Comps
Analyzing Energy Project Contract Terms – Part 1 – Risks, Strategies & Comps Across Stakeholder Groups – Q420
Analyzing EPC Risk Avoidance: Comps & Techniques For Investors, Owners, & Contractors
W|EPC analyzed ~$20B of publicly available EPC lump sum turn-key (LSTK) contracts, focusing on sensitive or contentious terms used to allocate risk, manage performance expectations, & establish a framework for third-party indemnification and liquidated damages, etc. (Pages 3, 5-7, & 9-17). Specific points of emphasis:
- Investors: Leveraging a project’s future expansion plans to protect ROE and/ maximize options (ROFR) options. (Pages 5, 9-11)
- Owners: Finding & justifying onerous contract terms as market or on-the-run.
- Contractors: Avoiding those onerous contract terms.
Analyzing Notable Risks
- Liability & Indemnity: Existing Facilities can be problematic for Contractors & expose stakeholders. (Pages 5, 9-11)
- Performance Guarantees & Damages: Numerous performance guarantees were publicly disclosed (likely inadvertently) that illustrates risks & production, emissions, and/or power consumption liabilities. (Pages 6, 12-14)
- Technical Risk Allocation: One project’s subsurface provisions are tighter and limit change orders provisions for differences in soils data. (Pages 7, 15-17)
Distributing Project Risk Amid A Ramp In Renewables
- The steep ramp in renewables demand & project development could create an opportunity/leverage for participating EPC providers to ultimately own less project risk.
- Certain renewable projects could struggle getting an EPC LSTK contract (typically advantageous for the project owner, at the expense of the EPC provider). Dominion Energy (D), for instance, was unsuccessful in finding an EPC provider to provide a LSTK contract for their Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.
- EPC providers may have some leverage here, at least for now. W|EPC believes integrating EPC contract strategies/terms earlier than traditional projects (i.e. hydrocarbons) will improve risk/reward.
W|EPC: Analyzing Energy Project Contract Terms – Risks, Strategies & Comps
Table Of Contents:
- Key Takeaways – Page 2
- EPC Contracts Analyzed – Page 3
- Overview – Notable Risks for Any Projects – Page 4
- Third-Party Indemnification – Page 5
- Performance Guarantees – Page 6
- Rely-Upon Information – Page 7
- Contract Analysis, Significance, Negotiation Strategies, & Comps – Page 8
- Third-Party Indemnification – Page 9
- Performance Guarantees – Page 12
- Technical Risk Allocation – Page 15
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Webber Research: Reviewing California’s Rollout Plans For A Hydrogen Fueling Network
Webber Research: Reviewing California’s Rollout Plans For A Hydrogen Fueling Network Evaluating Safety, Cost, & Implementation Data
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In mid-November the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published initial plans detailing the development and implementation of a light-duty hydrogen fueling station networks, including a focus on financial self-sufficiency.
Specifically, CARB’s initial draft highlights:
1. Estimates around required state-support and eventual self-sufficiency
2. A comparison of existing market solutions, ongoing government research, and the latest awards in the Energy Commission’s Grant Funding program.
3. The economic sensitivity around FCEV deployment and the pace of network development.
4. Opportunities for cost reductions
5. Potential price reductions at the pump
6. Regional economic differences
Within the context of CARB’s report, we evaluated the economics and risks for deployment of Hydrogen fueling station options based on the following:
• Public Safety
• Climate Change and Air Quality – Tank to Wheel (TTW) – Well to Wheel (WTW)
• Gas Station Infrastructure Costs
• Hydrogen Costs at Pump for Consumer
W|EPC Takeaway: As highlighted below, if the primary goal of CARB is to reduce tailpipe emissions, we believe electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles are the most viable options today. However, if the goal is to reduce total emissions and to implement hydrogen fueling as quickly, safely, and cost-effectively as possible, it opens the door for a mix of other fuel considerations – including biofuels, e-fuels, and other energy mediums to expedite the Hydrogen Economy. We believe how California ultimately balances those priorities will determine what it’s future fueling network looks like.
Climate Change & Air Quality
Air quality and the need for sustainable future fuels to reduce GHG emissions is driving alternative fuel technology development. CARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Credits (LCFC) are based on Well to Wheel Carbon Intensity Scores (CI) that identify upstream pollution caused by fuels.
Gas Station Infrastructure Costs
Future fuels (i.e. H2, Ammonia, Methanol) will require new infrastructure in almost all cases to meet federal and state emission guidelines. The Implementation cost of these can vary from storage retrofitting, to +$1 million infrastructure upgrades. The costs could further increase based on the engineering design and blast radius study results.
Hydrogen gas station equipment could include:
• Compressors – 350 bar pressure
• Above Ground Storage
250 bar pressure
250 kg storage
• H2 Dispenser Larger corporate gas stations may have the financial means to implement the costly infrastructure upgrades especially if supported by fuel tax credits. However, smaller gas stations may face challenges investing in the capital costs & the ~$2K/month electricity bill to own & operate the equipment.
Cost comparisons vs the low-cost alternative for Methanol:
• Hydrogen – See Figure 6. Multiple scenarios based on CARB capital cost estimates
• Methanol to Hydrogen in Vehicle – ~$50,000 per gas station to upgrade storage
• Methanol to Hydrogen at Pump – ~$1 million per gas station (250kg H2 storage)
Hydrogen Costs at Pump for Consumer: ~$16/kg and by 2030 as Low as $8/kg?
At the pump, the H2 price begins to stack up due to CAPEX, maintenance, safety, and production costs. We have provided a few options that have been considered for comparisons sake below that could further drive down the cost of hydrogen.
• Centralized Electrolysis: ~$8/kg
• Centralized Reformer (No Carbon Capture): ~$2.50/kg
• Methanol Reforming at Pump: ~$5/kg
Includes 250kg hydrogen storage and compression
• Methanol Reforming in Vehicle: ~$3.50/kg
Gas Station infrastructure cost are relatively minimal
For a methanol reforming at pump scenario, storage-related infrastructure costs could be lighter as Methanol is a potential mid-stream solution for hydrogen, and is generally easier to store in large quantities – potentially pushing the hydrogen cost at the pump level below $10/kg in a shorter timeframe.
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W|EPC: Enterprise (EPD) PDH-2 Q420 Project Monitor & Satellite Image Review
Key Takeaways: Enterprise (EPD) PDH-2 Q420 Project Monitor & Satellite Image Review
EPD PDH 2 – Project Delay Analysis. In Q220, EPD announced a 3-month schedule slip (from Q123 to Q223), potentially limiting future change orders (i.e. cost escalation) related to COVID impact (based on typical EPC contract FM concepts).To reduce the COVID delay to only 3 months, we believe EPD implemented a schedule recovery plan that accelerated/compressed back-end construction activities to meet a Q423 COD forecast. (pgs. 10 – 13). We’ve independently estimated PDH 2’s slippage based on Q420 aerial project site images, with details found within our note… (pages 4 – 7).
Enterprise’s First ESG Guidance… : On October 28, 2020, EPD released their approach to ESG. In the report, EPD touts they are the largest Midstream producer of Hydrogen. With the addition of PDH2, Enterprise would increase their Hydrogen production by 140k tons/year, and we estimate ~150MW of electricity by incorporating fuel cells in their Mont Belvieu, TX facility.
Companies like SK are working with fuel cell manufacturers to integrate high temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) into PDH units to use the hydrogen produced to reduce operating costs….this could help EPD’s ESG potential.
Project Timeline Catch Up – Risks & Benefits: A schedule recovery plan can be costly and is not guaranteed to succeed. PDH 2 schedule recovery risks/benefits include: Risks – An EPC lump sum contractor (S&B) compresses the schedule & may cause inefficient construction & cost escalation. Benefits – The COVID delay started before site prep and avoided a de-staffing of the project. Based on limited on-site progress, S&B likely hasn’t spent much of their field budget & may have available contingency to support acceleration costs/inefficiencies.
W|EPC’s estimated timeline shows site labor and progress can support pulling activities back to Q223 with a probability of success of…. (pgs. 10-13)
W|EPC: Enterprise (EPD) PDH-2 Q420 Project Monitor & Satellite Image Review
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Webber Research: Renewables Weekly
Webber Research: Renewables Weekly 11/18/2020
- Highlights:
• PLUG – $846MM Public Offering
• ENPH ACM Partnership & Dist Agreement In The Philippines
• BLNK Cable Management Solution
• AMRC Completes Two Projects
• FLR Collaboration With Sargent & Lundy On Modular Nuclear Plant
• RIDE Business Updates
• Vestas Orders In Poland & UK
• SGRE Introduces Low-Wind Turbine
• Nordex 302MW Order In Texas
• DNV GL Certifies GE’s Haliade-X Prototype
• US Net Electricity Generation
• Solar PV Pricing
• LCOE Benchmarks & Timeseries
• Global Wind Turbine Market Share
• Global Solar PV Inverter Market Share
• US Wind & Solar Projects Announced Or In Early Development - PLUG $846MM Public Offering: On 11/16 PLUG announced it would offer 38MM shares at $22.25 (11% discount to its previous close) for total proceeds of ~$846MM (upsized from $750MM). We note this is PLUG’s third public offering in the past year and adds to its $200MM convertible notes from May. PLUG ended Q3 with ~$450MM in unrestricted cash (+$700MM including restricted cash) which, even with significant Capex going to construction of the Gigafactory, we think was enough runway to 2023-2024 when PLUG is expected to start generating positive cash flow. The offering would bring PLUG’s pro forma cash balance to over $1.5B, which we think has less to do with added conservatism (after reporting positive Q3 EBITDA and raising its 2021 gross billings guidance last week) and more to do with accelerating its green hydrogen strategy, potential M&A, and/or other unannounced growth opportunities (partnerships in the US with a major software player or in the EU with an auto OEM). We’ll see…
- ENPH ACM Partnership & Distribution Agreement In The Philippines: On 11/16 ENPH announced an agreement with MSpectrum to distribute ENPH products to residential and commercial installers across the Philippines. IQ 7 products will be available in Q121. ENPH also announced a strategic partnership with DMEGC Solar Energy to develop a high-efficiency Enphase Energized AC Module (ACM) for the European solar market. The Mono PERC Black Enphase Energized ACM features IQ 7 microinverters and is currently available in France and the Netherlands.
- BLNK Cable Management Solution: On 11/16, BLNK introduced its new Cable Management Solution for new and existing EV Charger locations. The new system is compatible with rectangular and triangular pedestal charging stations as well as wall or pedestal mounted chargers. It also features a retraction mechanism similar to most gas pump designs for customer familiarity.
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Webber Research: Renewables Weekly
Webber Research: Renewables Weekly 11/05/2020
- Baker Hughes (BKR) Buys Carbon Capture Platform
- Dominion (D )Proposes 9 New Solar Facilities For ~500MW
- AMRC – 2 New Contracts In Oregon
- Neste Acquires Neighboring Refinery Plant
- ITRI Deploys AMI In Canada
- AGR Investor Day & PNM Merger
- Vestas Buys Out MHI Stake In MHI Vestas JV
- AEP PPAs In Ohio
- Diamond Green Diesel Receives Air Permit From TCEQ
- US Net Electricity Generation
- Solar PV Pricing
- LCOE Benchmarks & Timeseries
- Global Wind Turbine Market Share
- Global Solar PV Inverter Market Share
- US Wind & Solar Projects Announced Or In Early Development
BKR Buys Carbon Capture Platform: On 11/3 BKR announced it acquired Compact Carbon Capture (3C) for an undisclosed amount. BKR plans to accelerate development and commercialization of 3C’s carbon capture solution, which adds to its existing portfolio of carbon capture technology including turbomachinery, solvent-based capture processes, well construction, CO2 storage management, and digital monitoring solutions…
Dominion Proposes 9 New Solar Facilities For ~500MW: On 11/2, Dominion Energy (D) proposed a slate of 9 new solar projects with output of 498MW. Six of the facilities (416MW) are through PPAs, helping to fulfill the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) requirement of having 1/3 of new solar and onshore wind be procured through PPAs through 2035….
AMRC 2 New Contracts In Oregon: On 10/26 and 10/27 AMRC…..
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Webber Research Call Series – Monday, October 26th – Vogtle Nuclear Project Monitor – Key Decisions That Could Haunt Cost Prudency
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W|EPC: Southern Company (SO) – Q420 Vogtle Project Monitor – Key Decisions That Could Haunt Cost Prudency
Key Takeaways: Vogtle Q420 Monitor – Key Decisions That Could Haunt Cost Prudency
Who Will Be Getting Stuck With +$2.1B In Cost Overruns? Once Vogtle Unit 4 reaches “fuel load”, Georgia Power/Southern Company (GP/SO) can request a cost prudency determination to push their portion of cost overruns (~$2.1B) into recoverable utility rates. (Page 4)
Regulators will determine cost prudency based on project data, testimony, and a simple question: What should a reasonable manager have done at the time of the decision? (Page 5)
We expect that process to be heavily scrutinized considering the scale of the overruns, and, in our opinion, some questionable GP/SO decisions. (Pages 4-5)
Decisions That Could Haunt GP/SO’s Prudency. We believe there’s a case to be made that multiple GP/SO management decisions ran contrary to industry standards, potentially contributing to ($) billions in cost overruns, including
- A failure to either include or implement multiple EPC contract……(Page 7)
- For the first 4-years of the project, GP/SO used only…..(Page 23)
- In 2017, it appears GP/SO did not validate critical underlying EPC…..(Pages 9- 10)
Analyzing 12-Years Of GP & SO Testimony… (Pages 20 & 23)
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Table Of Contents:
- Key Takeaways – Page 2
- Who Owns $2.1B In Cost Overruns? – Page 3
- Georgia Public Service Commission 2018 Order – Page 4
- Cost Prudency Definition & Process – Page 5
- Decisions That Could Haunt GP/SO
- LSTK Contract Mismanagement – Page 7
- Bankruptcy – Parent Company Guarantee Settlement – Page 8
- Estimate to Complete – Page 9
- Transition from EPC LSTK to T&M – Page 10
- QRA – Cost – Page 11
- QRA – Schedule – Page 12
- GP Testimony & W|EPC Analysis (2009 to 2017
- EPC Contract Overview – Page 14
- October 2009 – Page 15
- October 2010 – Page 16
- April 2011 – Page 17
- November 2012 – Page 18
- June 2013 – Page 19
- October 2014 – Page 20
- October 2015 – Page 21
- December 2015 – Settlement of LD’s – Page 22
- December 2015 – Revised EPC Contract – Page 23
- October 2016 – Page 25
- April 2017 – Page 26
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Webber Research: Renewables Weekly
Webber Research: Renewables Weekly 10.20.20
Highlights:
• CEC Releases Clean Transportation Plan (page 1)
• New York Set 70% Renewable Energy Mandate By 2030 (page 1)
• ENPH Partners With Natura Living In Thailand (page 1)
• ENS Partners With alpha-Encorp (page 2)
• Bifacial Tariff Exemptions Blocked (page 2)
• JKS Signs Module Supply Agreement (page 2)
• CSIQ Adding Storage To GS Solar Farm (page 2)
• Enel Begins Construction Of Azure Sky Solar Project (page 2)
• Siemens Sub Acquires AMS (page 2)
• Proterra Raises $200MM (page 2)
• GE Wins 327MW Wind Order In India (page 2)
• SGRE Edges Out Vestas In Q2 (page 3)
• NOVA Expands Solar + Storage Offering (page 3)
• Arrival Raises $118MM From BlackRock Investment (page 3)
• PNM Plans To Replace Coal Plant With 1GW Solar + Storage (page 3)
• US Net Electricity Generation (pages 4-5)
• Solar PV Pricing (page 5)
• LCOE Benchmarks & Timeseries (page 6)
• Global Wind Turbine Market Share (Page 7)
• Global Solar PV Inverter Market Share (page 7)
• US Wind & Solar Projects Announced Or In Early Development (page 8)
CEC Releases Clean Transportation Plan: Last week, the California Energy Commission (CEC) released its clean transportation plan with ~$384MM of investments scheduled over the next 3 years for electric vehicle (EV) and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. The spending includes ~$133MM for light-duty EV charging systems, ~$130MM for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure, and ~$70MM for hydrogen refueling infrastructure. California currently has ~26MM automobiles and ~6MM trucks registered in the state – ~726k of which are ZEVs (vs its goal of 1.5MM by 2025 and 3MM by 2030). It also currently has 57k Level 2 chargers and 4.9k DC fast chargers vs its 2025 goal of 240k Level 2 and 10k fast chargers.
New York Set 70% Renewable Energy Mandate By 2030: On 10/15 New York’s Public Service Commission (PSC) announced it would formally adopt a 70% renewable energy initiative by 2030 as part of its Clean Energy Standard. The announcement includes a directive for NYSERDA to enter into annual contracts for 4,500MWh for upstate renewables and 700-1,000MW of offshore wind.
ENPH Partners With Natura Living In Thailand: On 10/12 ENPH announced it partnered with Natura Living to develop commercial solar projects in Thailand for PepsiCo (PEP). Natura installed a 60kW solar array on PEP’s snack division building using ENPH’s IQ 7+ microinverters and is currently installing another 60kW array on PEP’s agronomy division building (expected completion in Q420).
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Webber Research: LNG Canada Q420 Update Call – Wednesday 10/21 at 12PM (EST)
Please join us for the latest Webber Research Client Call on Wednesday, 10/21 at 12PM, when we’ll discuss our latest thoughts on LNG Canada.
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Tradewinds 30-Year Anniversary: Meet The 30 People Who Will Shape Shipping’s Future – Michael Webber & Webber Research
https://www.tradewindsnews.com/twplus/meet-30-people-who-will-shape-shippings-future/2-1-879760
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W|EPC: LNG Canada – Updated Satellite Image Analysis & Construction Progress – Q420 Project Monitor
Shell ∙ Fluor ∙ Mitsubishi ∙ PetroChina ∙ PETRONAS ∙ KOGAS
Table Of Contents:
- LNG Canada Q4 Monitor: Key Takeaways…………………………..….…Page 2
- LNG Canada Cost & Schedule Updates
- Updated Estimates…………………………..……………….….……..Page 4
- Project Milestones………………………………………………………Page 5
- Progress Analysis…………………………………………….….….….Page 6
- Analyzing Fluor’s 27.5% Reported Progress…….…………….……Page 7
- Project Staffing……………………………………………..……….….Page 8
- Satellite/Aerial Image Analysis
- July 2020 Overview………………….…………………….….………Page 10
- Sep 2020 Site Analysis……………………………………….………Page 11
- Jul vs. Sep 2020 – LNG Storage Tank…………………………..….Page 12
- Module Yard Analysis………………………………………………….Page 13
Key Takeaways:
- Delays At LNG Canada Continue to Build (Pages 4 – 7, 10 – 13)
- Fluor reported ~27.5% Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, & Construction (EPFC) progress in September, vs our current estimate of…
- We believe Fluor’s 27.5% guidance implies module fabrication progress of ~45%, which is ~9x…
- Fluor also referenced COVID-related project delays (without getting specific)
- Our Current Delay Estimate:…..
- Estimated Probability Of Maintaining Schedule:…..
- Mind The Gap: There are several potential explanations for such a degree of progress variance…
- Examining Fluor’s Goal of 2,500 On-Site Workers By Dec-20 (Pages 4, 8, 10 – 13)
- Aerial images suggest meaningful concrete, structural steel, and significant construction activities have yet to start (beyond piling)…
- Pre-COVID, Fluor’s reported onsite labor was higher than the project’s publicly reported staffing levels, leading to cost overruns (Pages, 4, 8)
- Limited construction work fronts could constrain Flour’s ability to…
- Kicking The Can Down The Road… LNG Canada Starting to Resemble Another Fluor/JGC Project… (Pages 4, 8)
- In 3Q13, CPChem awarded Fluor & JGC a ~$6B EPC contract for an Ethylene Cracker in Texas. ~39-months later, Fluor/JGC announced the project would be over budget. The project was finished in mid-2018 (a year behind its baseline plan).
- ~23-months after FID, we believe the LNG Canada (JFJV) schedule is slipping and costs are…
W|EPC: LNG Canada – Updated Satellite Image Analysis & Construction Progress – Q420 Project Monitor
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Hydrogen (H2) – The Production Process Roadmap – Upstream, Midstream, & Downstream – Q420
Hydrogen ∙ Ammonia ∙ Methanol
Table Of Contents:
- Key Takeaways And Flow Of H2 & CO2………………………………………Page 2
- Hydrogen’s Upstream
- Electrolysis Technologies & Market Leaders…………………….…..…Page 6
- Blue Hydrogen CO2 Issue………………………………………….…….Page 7
- Hydrogen Is Getting Cheaper………………………………………….…Page 8
- Carbon Capture Systems & CO2’s Critical Role…………..………..…Page 9
- Hydrogen’s Midstream – Transportation
- Ammonia Transportation – Green Hydrogen………………..….…….Page 12
- Methanol Transportation – Blue & Green Hydrogen……………..….Page 14
- Cryogenic Hydrogen Energy Loss Concern…………………….……Page 16
- Closer Look – Ammonia vs Methanol
- Hydrogen Comparison…………………………………………………Page 18
- Example Product Comparison…………………………………………Page 19
- Converting Back To H2…………………………………………………Page 20
- Ammonia & Methanol Co-Production Facilities………..….………..Page 21
- Marine and Fuel Cell Comps
- Industry Impact – H2 Transportation…………………………………Page 23
- IMO Driving LNG, Ammonia Or Methanol Fuel For Ships….……..Page 24
- Carbon Neutral Marine Fuels – IMO 2050………………………….Page 25
- Ammonia & Methanol Co-Production Facilities…………………….Page 26
- Technology Leaders and Applications
- H2 – Industry Technology Leaders………………………………….Page 28
- Applying Technology In The EPC Process…………….………..…Page 29
- Technology Packaging & Trends…………………………….….….Page 30
Key Takeaways:
Upstream Sources Of Hydrogen – Blue & Green (Pages 4 – 9)
>95% of Hydrogen (H2) is produced using Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) technology that produces 7 units of CO2/unit of H2 (on average)
SMR w/ a carbon capture system (Blue H2) is the preferred option to environmentally manage excess CO2. (page 7)
Green H2 provides minimal CO2 but current technology limits Green H2’s cost competitiveness. (Page 6)
H2’s Sprint To Market Share… Current Leaders (Pages 17 – 21, 27 – 30)
We analyzed 13 Technology Companies spanning 12 Process industries, including ThyssenKrupp, Air Products, Air Liquide, & KBR/Johnson Matthey…the clear technology leaders include…
Frozen Industries – Marine, Automotive, & H2 Transport (Pages 22 – 26)
Outside factors (i.e. carbon neutral fuels, fuel cells, regulations, safety, & other downstream applications) will play a large role in selecting the midstream transportation choice for H2.
International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) mandates for reduced emissions has many ship builders looking at LNG, Ammonia, and/or Methanol; without a clear long-term winner (yet), many shipbuilders are frozen.
Fuel pumps (gas stations) must receive H2 from high-pressure storage vehicles, pipelines, or by converting Methanol or Ammonia to H2 at the fuel pump, with a number of implications.…(page 20)
Midstream For Hydrogen – H2 Transportation Options (Pages 10 – 16)
Ammonia, Methanol, and Cryogenic H2 are used to transport H2 long-distances.
Ammonia is the clear favorite to…
Methanol is the best option for…
Cryogenic H2 technology/costs…
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Renewable Energy: Expanding Our Hydrogen & Solar Coverage
Initiating Coverage Of PLUG, BLDP, & SEDG
Plug Power (PLUG)
Company Overview – Page 5
Plug Symposium (Raw Notes) – Page 10
Investment Rationale / Key Points – Page 12
Primary Risks – Page 14
Valuation – Page 15
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP)
Company Overview – Page 22
Analyst Day (Raw Notes) – Page 28
Investment Rationale / Key Points – Page 35
Primary Risks – Page 36
Valuation – Page 37
SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG)
Company Overview – Page 45
Investment Rationale / Key Points – Page 48
Primary Risks – Page 49
Valuation – Page 50
Industry Overviews
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells – Page 55
Solar / Inverters – Page 67
Expanding Our Hydrogen & Inverter Coverage. We are initiating coverage of PLUG (Outperform, PT: $19), BLDP (Outperform, PT: $26), and SEDG (Market Perform, PT: $200). Since launching our first wave of coverage in April (REGI – OP, ENPH – MP, TPIC – MP, and ENS – MP) renewables have continued to aggressively take both mind-share and market-share – positioning the sector for unprecedented investment as governments, counterparties, and end-users move toward carbon neutrality over the next 15-40 years. Benchmark renewable levelized cost of energy (LCOE) figures have declined nearly 75% over the past-10 years, increasing the viability of alternative energy sources. We believe the extension of that process toward low- and zero-carbon hydrogen could create a generational growth engine across Energy, Industrials, and Technology over the next several decades.
The Push For Hydrogen: Major markets worldwide continue to adopt integrated hydrogen strategies and roadmaps, with Europe and China at the forefront. The EU is expected to invest €183-€490B by 2050 to effectively develop a continental hydrogen economy, with green hydrogen (i.e. hydrogen created using renewable sources) at its center. China recently announced its National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Strategy and pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 despite currently deriving two-thirds of its power from coal. We think the increasingly widespread support for carbon-reducing policy creates a deliberate and sturdy foundation for renewables, and particularly hydrogen.
Figure 58. California Advanced Clean Truck Regulations
Figure 50. Hydrogen Production Costs From Renewables & Fossil Fuels
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