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Alkane Energy - Back to 100p (ALK)
grevis2 - 25 Jun 2005 13:43
Alkane Energy - Back to 100p
Says Zak Mir of Zaks-TA.com
The stock market is full of hyperbole, especially from tipsters. I chanced upon Alkane Energy today and my immediate reaction was that it is the best stock chart I have ever seen.
This may sound somewhat melodramatic, but I do not think that it is an exaggeration. As all traders know (including Nick Leeson if you are reading), the way to make real money is by betting the bank on the really big calls. That is the aim of my site. Nick, if you're still there, now is the time to go long of Alkane Energy - it has to be a better bet than a Nikkei arbitrage.
Although a chartist is fully allowed to ignore the fundamentals and look purely at the technicals, the fundamental background to Alkane is a company that declared losses of 284,000 pounds in its last set of results versus 20 million pounds in the previous year. This is a great recovery situation just in financial terms and the hopes of the bulls are carried in the form of a very extended base on the chart below 20p that was in place for nearly three years. The charting rule is that the longer the base, the bigger and more powerful the eventual breakout. This would imply that we are looking at the possibility of a full return to the highs seen at the start of the decade towards 100p.
Only an end of day close below the 10 week moving average on the weekly chart at 19p would even begin to cast doubt on the upside. The minimum expected target in the near term would be the 40 week moving average now running through 40p.
Says Zak Mir of Zaks-TA.com
The stock market is full of hyperbole, especially from tipsters. I chanced upon Alkane Energy today and my immediate reaction was that it is the best stock chart I have ever seen.
This may sound somewhat melodramatic, but I do not think that it is an exaggeration. As all traders know (including Nick Leeson if you are reading), the way to make real money is by betting the bank on the really big calls. That is the aim of my site. Nick, if you're still there, now is the time to go long of Alkane Energy - it has to be a better bet than a Nikkei arbitrage.
Although a chartist is fully allowed to ignore the fundamentals and look purely at the technicals, the fundamental background to Alkane is a company that declared losses of 284,000 pounds in its last set of results versus 20 million pounds in the previous year. This is a great recovery situation just in financial terms and the hopes of the bulls are carried in the form of a very extended base on the chart below 20p that was in place for nearly three years. The charting rule is that the longer the base, the bigger and more powerful the eventual breakout. This would imply that we are looking at the possibility of a full return to the highs seen at the start of the decade towards 100p.
Only an end of day close below the 10 week moving average on the weekly chart at 19p would even begin to cast doubt on the upside. The minimum expected target in the near term would be the 40 week moving average now running through 40p.
grevis2 - 25 Jun 2005 13:44 - 2 of 377
Alkane Energy PLC
22 June 2005 For immediate release
Alkane Energy plc ('Alkane' or 'the Company')
UPDATE ON UK ELECTRICITY GENERATION OPERATIONS
Alkane Energy, the rapidly expanding international renewable energy company, is
pleased to announce that it has completed connection of two electricity
generation plants, fuelled by methane captured from abandoned coal mines.
In its AGM statement dated 11 May 2005, Alkane announced that coal mine methane
(CMM) generation projects at two sites in the UK were complete and awaiting
connection to the electricity supply grid. The Company is pleased to confirm
that these two sites are now connected and are successfully producing
electricity as planned. The two sites, at Bevercotes and Markham in
Nottinghamshire, have a combined generating capacity of 5.4MW.
In addition, excellent progress is being made on two more CMM plants at
Whitwell, Derbyshire, and Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. These will
contribute another 2.7MW of generating capacity and are expected to be
operational by Autumn 2005.
Alkane's CMM plants in the UK are expected to capture approximately 22,000
tonnes of methane in 2005, equal to carbon dioxide savings of around 500,000
tonnes. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide that would be saved by
building around 285 one megawatt wind turbines.
Commenting on the UK electricity generation business, Dr Cameron Davies, Chief
Executive, said:
'Climate Change Levy exemption benefits coupled with high electricity prices in
the UK have significantly improved the economics of our coal mine methane
operations and the successful completion of our plants at Bevercotes and Markham
represents a major step forward in our electricity generation business. The new
UK projects complement our operations in continental Europe where we generate
renewable electricity, manufacture climate change mitigation systems and supply
high value added services in the methane-to-electricity market.'
Enquiries:
Alkane Energy plc Buchanan Communications
Dr Cameron Davies, Chief Executive Eric Burns, Account Director
Tel: 01623 827927 Tel: 01943 883990
22 June 2005 For immediate release
Alkane Energy plc ('Alkane' or 'the Company')
UPDATE ON UK ELECTRICITY GENERATION OPERATIONS
Alkane Energy, the rapidly expanding international renewable energy company, is
pleased to announce that it has completed connection of two electricity
generation plants, fuelled by methane captured from abandoned coal mines.
In its AGM statement dated 11 May 2005, Alkane announced that coal mine methane
(CMM) generation projects at two sites in the UK were complete and awaiting
connection to the electricity supply grid. The Company is pleased to confirm
that these two sites are now connected and are successfully producing
electricity as planned. The two sites, at Bevercotes and Markham in
Nottinghamshire, have a combined generating capacity of 5.4MW.
In addition, excellent progress is being made on two more CMM plants at
Whitwell, Derbyshire, and Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. These will
contribute another 2.7MW of generating capacity and are expected to be
operational by Autumn 2005.
Alkane's CMM plants in the UK are expected to capture approximately 22,000
tonnes of methane in 2005, equal to carbon dioxide savings of around 500,000
tonnes. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide that would be saved by
building around 285 one megawatt wind turbines.
Commenting on the UK electricity generation business, Dr Cameron Davies, Chief
Executive, said:
'Climate Change Levy exemption benefits coupled with high electricity prices in
the UK have significantly improved the economics of our coal mine methane
operations and the successful completion of our plants at Bevercotes and Markham
represents a major step forward in our electricity generation business. The new
UK projects complement our operations in continental Europe where we generate
renewable electricity, manufacture climate change mitigation systems and supply
high value added services in the methane-to-electricity market.'
Enquiries:
Alkane Energy plc Buchanan Communications
Dr Cameron Davies, Chief Executive Eric Burns, Account Director
Tel: 01623 827927 Tel: 01943 883990
grevis2 - 27 Jun 2005 01:32 - 3 of 377
Telegraph
Saturday's Questor column:
Alkane Energy
"Highly speculative but worth a punt at 35.5p"
Saturday's Questor column:
Alkane Energy
"Highly speculative but worth a punt at 35.5p"
Beasties - 08 Jul 2005 09:44 - 4 of 377
Grevis, there's a lot of tumbleweed blowing through this thread!
You'd have thought with the price climb of the last few days the place would be awash with posters. I'm in at 12.5p. Got in purely from the chart. Glad I did!
Now's the tricky bit; to take some profit or not? This is an absolute skyrocket of a share. What's behind the last few days' frenzy anyone?
You'd have thought with the price climb of the last few days the place would be awash with posters. I'm in at 12.5p. Got in purely from the chart. Glad I did!
Now's the tricky bit; to take some profit or not? This is an absolute skyrocket of a share. What's behind the last few days' frenzy anyone?
eggbert - 08 Jul 2005 10:35 - 5 of 377
Beasties,
I have held this share since it crashed to about 86p.It has been as high as 140p.Back then the business relied totally on UK cmm.Know the business is very diverse,with money streams coming from Germany and across Europe.They have also moved into other areas such as biogas,this creates a much more robust business.
I have purchased at 10p,so sitting on a tidy profit would be stupid not to sell.I like being stupid so i will be holding on.This share is easily worth 100p its just a matter of when???
I have held this share since it crashed to about 86p.It has been as high as 140p.Back then the business relied totally on UK cmm.Know the business is very diverse,with money streams coming from Germany and across Europe.They have also moved into other areas such as biogas,this creates a much more robust business.
I have purchased at 10p,so sitting on a tidy profit would be stupid not to sell.I like being stupid so i will be holding on.This share is easily worth 100p its just a matter of when???
lizard - 08 Jul 2005 11:53 - 6 of 377
eggbert- same for me still holding well off highs 120p
eggbert - 08 Jul 2005 14:11 - 7 of 377
Lizard,
Stupid is as stupid does!We have had much bigger setbacks than todays drop.We broke the 50p barrier,so look forward to new highs.
Stupid is as stupid does!We have had much bigger setbacks than todays drop.We broke the 50p barrier,so look forward to new highs.
Beasties - 08 Jul 2005 16:32 - 8 of 377
Eggbert, you have my sympathies. We've all had shares that've plumetted and held on in the hope they'd bounce. I admire your resilience as you've held for quite a while. Been glancin at these for a couple of years now, and uncharacteristically it seems I've got my timing right in getting in when I did. Which is nice.
I don't like it when a share I hold rockets upwards like this because it all becomes about the timing of banking a profit balanced against missing out on an extended run. So instead of watching it rising gently with a contented smile, it turns into a stressful gamble, whereupon you inevitably work out what you could've had if you'd sold at the top and got back in just as it starts its second rise!! I'm still hacked off about PET cos of this. Grrrrrrrr. No doubt I'll just hang on.........
I don't like it when a share I hold rockets upwards like this because it all becomes about the timing of banking a profit balanced against missing out on an extended run. So instead of watching it rising gently with a contented smile, it turns into a stressful gamble, whereupon you inevitably work out what you could've had if you'd sold at the top and got back in just as it starts its second rise!! I'm still hacked off about PET cos of this. Grrrrrrrr. No doubt I'll just hang on.........
lizard - 08 Jul 2005 17:23 - 9 of 377
it has risen nicely but not in the same league as white nile 10p to 137p in 10 days.
Andy
- 08 Jul 2005 18:07
- 10 of 377
This looks a bit too precipitous for me at the moment!
grevis2 - 14 Jul 2005 14:57 - 11 of 377
Remember:
Telegraph
Questor column:
Alkane Energy
"Highly speculative but worth a punt at 35.5p"
Telegraph
Questor column:
Alkane Energy
"Highly speculative but worth a punt at 35.5p"
lizard - 15 Jul 2005 21:09 - 12 of 377
still hanging in there- hold long term if it falls further i will buy more.
grevis2 - 19 Jul 2005 10:59 - 13 of 377
They are flying again. Hold tight!
Jacks - 19 Jul 2005 12:00 - 14 of 377
Grevis,
Hold tight! what are you expecting.
Hold tight! what are you expecting.
grevis2 - 22 Jul 2005 15:10 - 15 of 377
Buy Alkane Energy at 34p
Says Stewart Dalby of Oilbarrel.com
With the announcement that it has completed connection of two electricity generation plants in the UK, fuelled by methane captured from abandoned coal mines, Alkane Energy, the rapidly expanding renewable energy company really has "Returned to Go" to use the Monopoly board game parlance.
Regular readers of Oilbarrel.com will recall Alkane had to put its UK operations on hold more than a year ago because of weak electricity prices compounded by the UK government's disinclination to allow Coal Mine Methane (CMM) into the Renewable Obligation (RO). This would have boosted revenue.
Alkane listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2000 raising 30 million pounds and announced it would roll out 100 plants to trap methane gas in abandoned coal mines and wholesale it for electricity generation in the UK. The company got as far as five plans before the whole project began to look unviable. The share price tumbled badly to settle at around 10p at one point.
Alkane put the UK operations on hold at a cost of nearly 20 million pounds and for 4 million pounds bought 51 per cent of Pro2, the group which manufactures and maintains methane systems and also produces a little methane gas. In Germany legislation is different to the UK. The renewable law enables CMM sourced electricity to have a guaranteed price equivalent of 48 pounds per MWh. This compares with a price in the UK which has been around 22 pounds per MWh.
Turnover was transformed and Alkane started to look at other projects. Also in Germany, in conjunction with a company called A-Tec, Alkane went to more CMM production. The first plant, Joarin , came on stream in March 2005 and three other plants are being developed.
In the second half of 2004 Alkane shipped its first containerised mine safety system to Iran at a cost of US$1.2 million. The company has had talks with Russian interests to sell such systems there. There is also thought to be a pent -up demand for such containerised units in countries like China and Hungary.
In Northern Ireland Alkane has a biofuels project in the pipeline. With electricity prices in the UK picking up Alkane is now revisiting its original plan for the UK. The two sites, which have been connected and are successfully producing electricity as planned are at Bevercotes and Markham in Nottinghamshire. They have a combined generating capacity of 5.4 MW.
In addition, excellent progress is being made on two more CMM plants at Whitwell Derbyshire and Mansfield Woodhouse Nottingham. These will contribute another 2.7 MW of generating capacity and are expected to be operational by Autumn 2005.
Alkane, which is very environmentally conscious, says its plants in the UK are expected to capture approximately 22,000 tonnes of methane in 2005, equal to carbon dioxide savings of around 500,000 tonnes. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide that would be saved by building around 285 one-megawatt wind turbines
What these new plants mean for the bottom line has not been explicitly spelt out. But Chief Executive Cameron Davies, says" Climate change Levy exemption benefits coupled with high electricity in the UK have significantly improved the economics of our coal mine methane operations." Brokers are estimating the company could bring in a profit of 1.2 million pounds a year.
In the year which ended December 31st, the group reported a substantial drop in operating losses to 753,000 pounds (2003: 1.4 million pounds) on turnover up 172 per cent to 19.8 million pounds (2003: 7.3 million pounds). The company is confident of recording a profit this year . The new UK plants should help this process. The shares have moved up to around 34p but further upside potential is clearly there.
Key Data
Says Stewart Dalby of Oilbarrel.com
With the announcement that it has completed connection of two electricity generation plants in the UK, fuelled by methane captured from abandoned coal mines, Alkane Energy, the rapidly expanding renewable energy company really has "Returned to Go" to use the Monopoly board game parlance.
Regular readers of Oilbarrel.com will recall Alkane had to put its UK operations on hold more than a year ago because of weak electricity prices compounded by the UK government's disinclination to allow Coal Mine Methane (CMM) into the Renewable Obligation (RO). This would have boosted revenue.
Alkane listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2000 raising 30 million pounds and announced it would roll out 100 plants to trap methane gas in abandoned coal mines and wholesale it for electricity generation in the UK. The company got as far as five plans before the whole project began to look unviable. The share price tumbled badly to settle at around 10p at one point.
Alkane put the UK operations on hold at a cost of nearly 20 million pounds and for 4 million pounds bought 51 per cent of Pro2, the group which manufactures and maintains methane systems and also produces a little methane gas. In Germany legislation is different to the UK. The renewable law enables CMM sourced electricity to have a guaranteed price equivalent of 48 pounds per MWh. This compares with a price in the UK which has been around 22 pounds per MWh.
Turnover was transformed and Alkane started to look at other projects. Also in Germany, in conjunction with a company called A-Tec, Alkane went to more CMM production. The first plant, Joarin , came on stream in March 2005 and three other plants are being developed.
In the second half of 2004 Alkane shipped its first containerised mine safety system to Iran at a cost of US$1.2 million. The company has had talks with Russian interests to sell such systems there. There is also thought to be a pent -up demand for such containerised units in countries like China and Hungary.
In Northern Ireland Alkane has a biofuels project in the pipeline. With electricity prices in the UK picking up Alkane is now revisiting its original plan for the UK. The two sites, which have been connected and are successfully producing electricity as planned are at Bevercotes and Markham in Nottinghamshire. They have a combined generating capacity of 5.4 MW.
In addition, excellent progress is being made on two more CMM plants at Whitwell Derbyshire and Mansfield Woodhouse Nottingham. These will contribute another 2.7 MW of generating capacity and are expected to be operational by Autumn 2005.
Alkane, which is very environmentally conscious, says its plants in the UK are expected to capture approximately 22,000 tonnes of methane in 2005, equal to carbon dioxide savings of around 500,000 tonnes. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide that would be saved by building around 285 one-megawatt wind turbines
What these new plants mean for the bottom line has not been explicitly spelt out. But Chief Executive Cameron Davies, says" Climate change Levy exemption benefits coupled with high electricity in the UK have significantly improved the economics of our coal mine methane operations." Brokers are estimating the company could bring in a profit of 1.2 million pounds a year.
In the year which ended December 31st, the group reported a substantial drop in operating losses to 753,000 pounds (2003: 1.4 million pounds) on turnover up 172 per cent to 19.8 million pounds (2003: 7.3 million pounds). The company is confident of recording a profit this year . The new UK plants should help this process. The shares have moved up to around 34p but further upside potential is clearly there.
Key Data
grevis2 - 22 Jul 2005 15:46 - 16 of 377
Seems to be well recommended at these levels. Let's not forget the Telegraph's recommendation
Telegraph
Saturday's Questor column:
Alkane Energy
"Highly speculative but worth a punt at 35.5p"
Telegraph
Saturday's Questor column:
Alkane Energy
"Highly speculative but worth a punt at 35.5p"
aimtrader - 23 Jul 2005 22:35 - 17 of 377
certainly plenty to interest the average investor here, but i think it may have topped for now...
longer term looks reasonable, may have a few...
longer term looks reasonable, may have a few...
lizard - 24 Jul 2005 15:29 - 18 of 377
i have bought in for long term- potential is better placed now than when floated at 90p.
grevis2 - 27 Jul 2005 11:08 - 19 of 377
Alkane Energy - Back to 100p
Says Zak Mir of Zaks-TA.com
The stock market is full of hyperbole, especially from tipsters. I chanced upon Alkane Energy today and my immediate reaction was that it is the best stock chart I have ever seen.
This may sound somewhat melodramatic, but I do not think that it is an exaggeration. As all traders know (including Nick Leeson if you are reading), the way to make real money is by betting the bank on the really big calls. That is the aim of my site. Nick, if you're still there, now is the time to go long of Alkane Energy - it has to be a better bet than a Nikkei arbitrage.
Although a chartist is fully allowed to ignore the fundamentals and look purely at the technicals, the fundamental background to Alkane is a company that declared losses of 284,000 pounds in its last set of results versus 20 million pounds in the previous year. This is a great recovery situation just in financial terms and the hopes of the bulls are carried in the form of a very extended base on the chart below 20p that was in place for nearly three years. The charting rule is that the longer the base, the bigger and more powerful the eventual breakout. This would imply that we are looking at the possibility of a full return to the highs seen at the start of the decade towards 100p.
Only an end of day close below the 10 week moving average on the weekly chart at 19p would even begin to cast doubt on the upside. The minimum expected target in the near term would be the 40 week moving average now running through 40p.
Says Zak Mir of Zaks-TA.com
The stock market is full of hyperbole, especially from tipsters. I chanced upon Alkane Energy today and my immediate reaction was that it is the best stock chart I have ever seen.
This may sound somewhat melodramatic, but I do not think that it is an exaggeration. As all traders know (including Nick Leeson if you are reading), the way to make real money is by betting the bank on the really big calls. That is the aim of my site. Nick, if you're still there, now is the time to go long of Alkane Energy - it has to be a better bet than a Nikkei arbitrage.
Although a chartist is fully allowed to ignore the fundamentals and look purely at the technicals, the fundamental background to Alkane is a company that declared losses of 284,000 pounds in its last set of results versus 20 million pounds in the previous year. This is a great recovery situation just in financial terms and the hopes of the bulls are carried in the form of a very extended base on the chart below 20p that was in place for nearly three years. The charting rule is that the longer the base, the bigger and more powerful the eventual breakout. This would imply that we are looking at the possibility of a full return to the highs seen at the start of the decade towards 100p.
Only an end of day close below the 10 week moving average on the weekly chart at 19p would even begin to cast doubt on the upside. The minimum expected target in the near term would be the 40 week moving average now running through 40p.
grevis2 - 27 Jul 2005 11:24 - 20 of 377
Brokers are estimating the company could bring in a profit of 1.2 million pounds a year.
grevis2 - 27 Jul 2005 11:49 - 21 of 377
Nice 50K buy has just gone through.
grevis2 - 27 Jul 2005 12:35 - 22 of 377
Forecasts
Year Ending Sales (m) Pre-tax (m) EPS P/E PEG EPS Grth. Div Yield
31-12-2005 24.55 0.72 0.09p 355.8 n/a n/a n/a 0.0%
31-12-2006 32.50 3.12 2.19p 14.9 0.0 +2,295% n/a 0.0%
Covering analysts: Brewin Dolphin Securities
Year Ending Sales (m) Pre-tax (m) EPS P/E PEG EPS Grth. Div Yield
31-12-2005 24.55 0.72 0.09p 355.8 n/a n/a n/a 0.0%
31-12-2006 32.50 3.12 2.19p 14.9 0.0 +2,295% n/a 0.0%
Covering analysts: Brewin Dolphin Securities
grevis2 - 27 Jul 2005 14:01 - 23 of 377
E.ON sees growth opportunities in the UK; no potential targets named
AFX
LONDON (AFX) - E.ON AG sees opportunities for growth in the UK, said Paul Golby, head of E.ON UK without naming potential takeover targets.
According to recent market speculation, E.ON may be interested in acquiring rival Scottish Power PLC.
Speaking at an investors' conference, Golby also said the company is planning to raise gas prices in the UK in late 2005 and in 2006 in reaction to surging energy prices.
He did not comment on the planned magnitude of the price hike.
AFX
LONDON (AFX) - E.ON AG sees opportunities for growth in the UK, said Paul Golby, head of E.ON UK without naming potential takeover targets.
According to recent market speculation, E.ON may be interested in acquiring rival Scottish Power PLC.
Speaking at an investors' conference, Golby also said the company is planning to raise gas prices in the UK in late 2005 and in 2006 in reaction to surging energy prices.
He did not comment on the planned magnitude of the price hike.
hlyeo98 - 27 Jul 2005 15:24 - 24 of 377
ALK has been on the downtrend lately...100p target is a long way to go...AVOID
grevis2 - 27 Jul 2005 16:27 - 25 of 377
hlyeo98: This stock has established a recent trading range of between 30p to 38p. It has bounced off this current level on several occasions. Alkane has turned the corner as highlighted by their last results:
Turnover,including full-year contribution from Pro2, increased by 172% to 19,785,000 (2003: 7,270,000)
Substantial reduction in operating loss to 753,000 (2003: 1,415,000)
Operating profit of 199,000 achieved during second half of 2004 (2003: loss 335,000)
Germany
Pro2 maintained strong growth in sales of plant and service contracts
Growth expected to continue in 2005 driven by new renewable energy law
Joarin 2.7 MW generation plant produces Alkane's first renewable electricity
United Kingdom
CMM fuelled generation projects at Bevercotes (4MW) and Markham (1.4MW) on-stream shortly
Two other plants under construction in Nottinghamshire
Pro2 Services operation established with acquisition of Farley (Energy) Engineering Limited
Turnover,including full-year contribution from Pro2, increased by 172% to 19,785,000 (2003: 7,270,000)
Substantial reduction in operating loss to 753,000 (2003: 1,415,000)
Operating profit of 199,000 achieved during second half of 2004 (2003: loss 335,000)
Germany
Pro2 maintained strong growth in sales of plant and service contracts
Growth expected to continue in 2005 driven by new renewable energy law
Joarin 2.7 MW generation plant produces Alkane's first renewable electricity
United Kingdom
CMM fuelled generation projects at Bevercotes (4MW) and Markham (1.4MW) on-stream shortly
Two other plants under construction in Nottinghamshire
Pro2 Services operation established with acquisition of Farley (Energy) Engineering Limited
lizard - 27 Jul 2005 21:34 - 26 of 377
interested to see if with gain a double bottom support here- if it goes lower i will buy more.
grevis2 - 28 Jul 2005 10:18 - 27 of 377
Up 4.9% this morning!
grevis2 - 28 Jul 2005 10:18 - 28 of 377
Up 4.9% this morning!
grevis2 - 28 Jul 2005 10:45 - 29 of 377
Now up 8.2%
lizard - 28 Jul 2005 16:23 - 30 of 377
hope to see further support around these levels-
grevis2 - 29 Jul 2005 16:04 - 31 of 377
Nice to see someone bought 300K this afternoon. Price was such that it could be an institution buying in.
grevis2 - 29 Jul 2005 18:00 - 32 of 377
And yet another 300K buy at the close!
grevis2 - 01 Aug 2005 14:44 - 33 of 377
That big buyer's back gain this afternoon
lizard - 02 Aug 2005 12:10 - 34 of 377
looks like we may trade sideways for a while until further developments- i think autumn could be interesting time for alk.
grevis2 - 02 Aug 2005 13:20 - 35 of 377
Metals strengthened yesterday on weakness in the dollar with Silver reaching 730c and October Gold back up to 435.0, dealers are long and are pushing for a return to the highs of June at 447.50. Oil, Natural Gas and Heating Oil all hit fresh highs yesterday on fears that regime change in Saudi may signal a hardening of views over oil production levels. It is expected that OPEC will signal a change to a target range of $40-$50 per barrel from the current $28. Oil is now off at 61.00-61.08 and looking for further news to send it higher. Bears are taking some relief but the pressure is still to the upside.
hlyeo98 - 02 Aug 2005 16:06 - 36 of 377
Still at 32.5p...this is a resistance level...current trend looks difficult to break.
lizard - 03 Aug 2005 10:16 - 37 of 377
either way if it goes through upside good if for some reason it trades lower below thirties i will add- keeping a long term view on this stock all my energy stocks at this time have stalled and are direction less.
grevis2 - 03 Aug 2005 11:45 - 38 of 377
Oil hits fresh high on worries over world supply
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil climbed to a new high on Wednesday on expectations that U.S. data would show another fall in the crude stocks of the world's biggest consumer and as big U.S. refiners struggled with unplanned shutdowns.
There were also fears of further disruption to U.S. Gulf of Mexico output as the government warned of a severe hurricane season, and worry over the long-term stability of the world's biggest oil producer Saudi Arabia after the death of King Fahd.
U.S. light sweet crude for September delivery hit a record high of $62.31 a barrel, up 42 cents, breaking through the contract high of $62.30 set on Monday after Fahd's death.
London Brent crude also hit a peak of $61.09 a barrel, up 47 cents from Tuesday and also above its previous record high of $60.98.
Oil prices have charged higher over the past two years as the world's overstretched production capacity has struggled to satisfy voracious demand from the United States and the rapidly growing economies of countries such as China and India.
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil climbed to a new high on Wednesday on expectations that U.S. data would show another fall in the crude stocks of the world's biggest consumer and as big U.S. refiners struggled with unplanned shutdowns.
There were also fears of further disruption to U.S. Gulf of Mexico output as the government warned of a severe hurricane season, and worry over the long-term stability of the world's biggest oil producer Saudi Arabia after the death of King Fahd.
U.S. light sweet crude for September delivery hit a record high of $62.31 a barrel, up 42 cents, breaking through the contract high of $62.30 set on Monday after Fahd's death.
London Brent crude also hit a peak of $61.09 a barrel, up 47 cents from Tuesday and also above its previous record high of $60.98.
Oil prices have charged higher over the past two years as the world's overstretched production capacity has struggled to satisfy voracious demand from the United States and the rapidly growing economies of countries such as China and India.
hlyeo98 - 03 Aug 2005 13:48 - 39 of 377
29p today...going downwards
lizard - 08 Aug 2005 13:09 - 40 of 377
nice to see some positivity surrounding alk at the moment-
chad
- 08 Aug 2005 13:41
- 41 of 377
just jumped on board at 33p. Liked the article in Small Company Sharewatch.
driver
- 08 Aug 2005 14:17
- 42 of 377
eggbert - 08 Aug 2005 19:12 - 43 of 377
Why the jump today?
lizard - 08 Aug 2005 21:03 - 44 of 377
why not- it has been over slaughtered in recent weeks -imo. i think the selling has been overdone-
chad
- 09 Aug 2005 16:09
- 45 of 377
The jump was probably due to the article in SCSW.
lizard - 19 Aug 2005 21:43 - 46 of 377
some huge volume today 25m- something is going on!
eggbert - 20 Aug 2005 21:16 - 47 of 377
This is from The Times today.Alkane Energy rose 2p at 37p as ten million shares said to have come from Apax Partners, which has been trimming its stake were sold on at 35p
andysmith
- 21 Aug 2005 09:48
- 48 of 377
Question is how to perceive this, bad that Apax trimming its stake or good that easily found investors with >8m to buy 24m shares?
A friend pointed me in this direction and have been watching, these mines are all local to my birthplace and there should be some more hopefully.
Tempted to have a dabble on Monday, wish I'd bought at 29p a few weeks ago but was worried about retracement back to 20p!!
Thats why my question about 25% of company changing hands, good or bad news?
A friend pointed me in this direction and have been watching, these mines are all local to my birthplace and there should be some more hopefully.
Tempted to have a dabble on Monday, wish I'd bought at 29p a few weeks ago but was worried about retracement back to 20p!!
Thats why my question about 25% of company changing hands, good or bad news?
lizard - 21 Aug 2005 10:30 - 49 of 377
apax- record isn't great woolworths springs to mind- may be better without them- although no shortage of buyers for this stock.- is there an article in shares mag for alk this week?. andysmith i also was waiting to see what happened having concerns on where the bottom was? have since taken the plunge.
many are trading on a short term basis but my view on this company is longer term.
many are trading on a short term basis but my view on this company is longer term.
andysmith
- 21 Aug 2005 20:14
- 50 of 377
The article stated that although it was languishing at 11p for most of the year, there is still room for further sp increase with ALK. I think the sharp surge to 60p made it inevitable it would drop back, shorters/profit-takers etc.
I am comfortable to invest in this with evidence of big buyers, should get RNS this week advising who. If I'd had the time Friday pm to look and see the big buys I'd have been in then at 35p, never mind.
I am comfortable to invest in this with evidence of big buyers, should get RNS this week advising who. If I'd had the time Friday pm to look and see the big buys I'd have been in then at 35p, never mind.
lizard - 23 Aug 2005 15:08 - 51 of 377
possible run until results?.
sambal - 24 Aug 2005 10:04 - 52 of 377
This is going to brake 50p by next week.
lizard - 24 Aug 2005 21:21 - 53 of 377
don't know about 50p but 40's could be possible- my view is longer term on this company and remain med/ long term holder.
lizard - 25 Aug 2005 16:15 - 54 of 377
rbs taking stake in alk-
chad
- 25 Aug 2005 18:17
- 55 of 377
yes v. nice. This should give a huge boost to the sp as the big institutions dont go taking stakes in companies of Alkane's size willy nilly. V. good news.
belisce6
- 26 Aug 2005 11:15
- 56 of 377
howdie chaps - am new to this thread - not sure how i missed ALK, as it seems to be yet another one of those "great concept" shows.....
anyway, was scouring their website trying to do my own research, and i have a couple of questions that are not answered by the material they have up there.
was wondering if any of you guys might know the answer, or have any idea;
1 - does ALK have a target of MW size that they are working towards ? (as many other energy providers do)
2 - what limits are there on the methane supply from the mines ? (ie; is the supply of methane from the mines neverending - regenerating itself - or will it die out after a number of years ?)
3 - what is the realistic likelihood that the biogas farm idea that they have, will actually be implemented amongst farmers ? (ie; what's in it for the farmers ?)
4 - can their technology be easily replicated ? (ie; are they the world's best at what they are doing ? is it all patented ?)
if my questions seem stupid, or are answered elsewhere, then please just let me know, and i will head there............my initial thoughts were that ALK sp is something that would simply rise and rise and rise, for the next 5 to 10 yrs......but then i realised that there is no doubt a bit more to it all.
thanks in advance for you help.
anyway, was scouring their website trying to do my own research, and i have a couple of questions that are not answered by the material they have up there.
was wondering if any of you guys might know the answer, or have any idea;
1 - does ALK have a target of MW size that they are working towards ? (as many other energy providers do)
2 - what limits are there on the methane supply from the mines ? (ie; is the supply of methane from the mines neverending - regenerating itself - or will it die out after a number of years ?)
3 - what is the realistic likelihood that the biogas farm idea that they have, will actually be implemented amongst farmers ? (ie; what's in it for the farmers ?)
4 - can their technology be easily replicated ? (ie; are they the world's best at what they are doing ? is it all patented ?)
if my questions seem stupid, or are answered elsewhere, then please just let me know, and i will head there............my initial thoughts were that ALK sp is something that would simply rise and rise and rise, for the next 5 to 10 yrs......but then i realised that there is no doubt a bit more to it all.
thanks in advance for you help.
eggbert - 01 Sep 2005 08:57 - 57 of 377
Hello,
1. I don't think they have a MW target.They had to put plans on hold when prices went down.Now they have re-started projects ontop of the new ideas ie biogas.
2. The gas will run out,don't know the time frame.Alk hav licenses to develop most old mines in the UK.
3. This could be a grat business but as it is new will take longer to gain momentum.
4. This was their best move,buying Pro2 in Germany.They were supplying plant to Alk.It also gained a great foothold in Germany where prices are much better.Through this buy Alk has expanded into service contracts and deals in Eastern Europe.Poland Russia and others have huge mining area's.
I think Alk will do well short term & really well long term.
1. I don't think they have a MW target.They had to put plans on hold when prices went down.Now they have re-started projects ontop of the new ideas ie biogas.
2. The gas will run out,don't know the time frame.Alk hav licenses to develop most old mines in the UK.
3. This could be a grat business but as it is new will take longer to gain momentum.
4. This was their best move,buying Pro2 in Germany.They were supplying plant to Alk.It also gained a great foothold in Germany where prices are much better.Through this buy Alk has expanded into service contracts and deals in Eastern Europe.Poland Russia and others have huge mining area's.
I think Alk will do well short term & really well long term.
lizard - 01 Sep 2005 19:50 - 58 of 377
does anyone know about this potential bid rumour for 'alk' or is it just fantasy?
lizard - 03 Sep 2005 12:43 - 59 of 377
results 21st september i think?.
FT - 05 Sep 2005 15:34 - 60 of 377
Hi belisce6
sorry, was out of the country.
Great questions and not easy to answer them all, think eggbert has done a good job. Just a few more thinks to consider:
Biogas on Farms: Is not new, but because of logistic, time and space farmers have not embraced Biogas. Easy to do with cow dung. Research is on the way to use Biogas for organic household waste. Cost there are in waste separation. Will the waste be heated or not, it makes a difference on the quality of gas produced.
concerning methane mining: with China and other countries having explosions in mines every year, the technology export is very important. Alkane have indicated that they have exported the technology to several countries, without giving more details. I would like to hear a lot more about this.
I also like the sound of Alkane, but would like the company to give more operational information and targets.
As you might know, Germany is leading in handing out alternative energy subsidies. Solar wins most at the moment with Wind following. Wind has quite a few critics and is loosing ground. Biogas is not that high on the list, but improving. UK should follow, if it wants to have any chance in reaching carbon emission levels it has indicated in reaching.
Very exciting field
hope this helps a little
FT
sorry, was out of the country.
Great questions and not easy to answer them all, think eggbert has done a good job. Just a few more thinks to consider:
Biogas on Farms: Is not new, but because of logistic, time and space farmers have not embraced Biogas. Easy to do with cow dung. Research is on the way to use Biogas for organic household waste. Cost there are in waste separation. Will the waste be heated or not, it makes a difference on the quality of gas produced.
concerning methane mining: with China and other countries having explosions in mines every year, the technology export is very important. Alkane have indicated that they have exported the technology to several countries, without giving more details. I would like to hear a lot more about this.
I also like the sound of Alkane, but would like the company to give more operational information and targets.
As you might know, Germany is leading in handing out alternative energy subsidies. Solar wins most at the moment with Wind following. Wind has quite a few critics and is loosing ground. Biogas is not that high on the list, but improving. UK should follow, if it wants to have any chance in reaching carbon emission levels it has indicated in reaching.
Very exciting field
hope this helps a little
FT
lizard - 05 Sep 2005 21:00 - 61 of 377
ubs in as well now!
andysmith
- 06 Sep 2005 21:42
- 62 of 377
I'm in as well, eventually taking advantage of a drop, hopefully!!!
Alternative energy, huge potential and based in my home town, worth a punt and at least 4 funds think so this month.
Alternative energy, huge potential and based in my home town, worth a punt and at least 4 funds think so this month.
lizard - 12 Sep 2005 20:26 - 63 of 377
some positivity in sp would be good up to results?.
lizard - 15 Sep 2005 15:21 - 64 of 377
what do we think the results are going to be like?>
trigger - 22 Sep 2005 17:23 - 65 of 377
I'm new to the Alkane story and i like it very much. It sounds like it has great future potential for the mine gas operations both at home and internationally.
i see there was a mention of farm biogas earlier this month in the thread, this is also an interesting area.There is a company Agcert AGC that is already exploiting this.I'm not sure whether the alkane farm biogas plans are similar, but i think both companies are well worth watching, and could be good longterm growth stories.
i see there was a mention of farm biogas earlier this month in the thread, this is also an interesting area.There is a company Agcert AGC that is already exploiting this.I'm not sure whether the alkane farm biogas plans are similar, but i think both companies are well worth watching, and could be good longterm growth stories.
eggbert - 23 Sep 2005 08:27 - 66 of 377
trigger,
welcome to the rollercoaster.This weeks statements were pretty positive.The next set seem to be the one's to look out for.
Pro2 weighted to second half.
Electricity prices set to keep rising.They are allready 3 times what they were.
New plant allready on-stream to take advantage of this.
Expect orders from around the world for containerized equipment.
One bad point was the biogas problem.But in good Alkane style,rite it off and look for new opertunities.This business is very new to the UK (not so some other countries) and will take time to grow.Maybe Alkane need some kind of partnership on this one.One for the future.
The comment on the German plant was a bit flat.I wonder if it is under performing a little.
I liked the comment about needing 300 wind turbines to offset the co2 what Alkane burns.A little stab at the government that still does'nt support this industry.
This share will rise past 50p and then continue to grow.
welcome to the rollercoaster.This weeks statements were pretty positive.The next set seem to be the one's to look out for.
Pro2 weighted to second half.
Electricity prices set to keep rising.They are allready 3 times what they were.
New plant allready on-stream to take advantage of this.
Expect orders from around the world for containerized equipment.
One bad point was the biogas problem.But in good Alkane style,rite it off and look for new opertunities.This business is very new to the UK (not so some other countries) and will take time to grow.Maybe Alkane need some kind of partnership on this one.One for the future.
The comment on the German plant was a bit flat.I wonder if it is under performing a little.
I liked the comment about needing 300 wind turbines to offset the co2 what Alkane burns.A little stab at the government that still does'nt support this industry.
This share will rise past 50p and then continue to grow.
lizard - 23 Sep 2005 11:07 - 67 of 377
i think it is tipped in ic today.
lizard - 24 Sep 2005 16:34 - 68 of 377
could explain rise?- see what happens next week?
cellby - 12 Oct 2005 21:43 - 69 of 377
i was wondering if any one had a date there german bit of stuf would come out with any results.im in at 21 ,22 and made a fool of myself with a buy at 46.must get better at googling and spelling .thanks . cb
lizard - 19 Oct 2005 21:16 - 70 of 377
some big trades gone through at close about 1.5m. traded at 30p mid price 29-31, buys or sells?.
Keysersoze
- 19 Oct 2005 21:25
- 71 of 377
sells 1.8m buys 137k any ideas as to the latest price drop???? I think now i shall be topping up at this price
andysmith
- 19 Oct 2005 21:29
- 72 of 377
Depends if further acquisition by one of the funds who were buying a couple of months ago but can now call a better shot on price OR Apax selling off more of their stock, bad day to do it if its Apax!!.
Its looking like top-up time considering the growth potential of Alkane.
Its looking like top-up time considering the growth potential of Alkane.
cellby - 19 Oct 2005 23:08 - 73 of 377
i soldout at 32 hope to get in if theres a big drop from here . still haVe 14k shares all profit and my 20k shares slipup at 46
Keysersoze
- 27 Oct 2005 14:36
- 74 of 377
Any ideas as to the sudden lack of interest in Alkane Energy it seems to be falling for no reason???
lizard - 27 Oct 2005 14:44 - 75 of 377
not a great time for energy sector- would expect better performance in winter months. we are now 50% off recent highs. hopefully we will get a base here and trade back to mid forties like last time although who knows?. potential still there but more mid long term.
Keysersoze
- 27 Oct 2005 14:51
- 76 of 377
Thanks Lizard for putting my mind slightly more at ease as i bought again at 30 thinking this was the bottom just have to wait and see if the final results are as predicted if so the we should be back up to the 40+ area.
lizard - 27 Oct 2005 15:51 - 77 of 377
still very frustrating keysersoze- i am looking to increase holding but where to call the right level to buy is another matter?.
FT - 27 Oct 2005 17:23 - 78 of 377
Think they do have to show the situation at Pro2, as indicated in the HJ report. Germany is in discussion about the situation of nuclear power. At the moment they are supposed to be shut down in future, but RWE is lobbying to keep them open for a lot longer. This combined with the need to save money might have a negative impact on the green and clean sentiment. Nothing has change from the investment case.
Keysersoze
- 31 Oct 2005 10:23
- 79 of 377
Any thoughts on the general trading of Alkane.I think this is the lowest sp i dont realistically see it falling below this level much further IS THIS THE BOTTOM !!!and yet another little top up to average out my holding.There also seems to be a lot of unknown trades of late any ideas as to why??
Keysersoze.
Keysersoze.
lizard - 31 Oct 2005 11:34 - 80 of 377
i emailed the finance director- response was that he thinks largely volumes have been small with small investors profit taking after a decent year on year rise. i also have topped up here after a recent poor performance.
Keysersoze
- 31 Oct 2005 13:38
- 81 of 377
Thanks Lizard do you think this is the bottom now or more to come ??? seen as you seems to be the only person on this board with any views.
Keysersoze.
Keysersoze.
cellby - 31 Oct 2005 14:05 - 82 of 377
my thinking is there is still a lot of empty space below this price,look at the chart i will buy back in but could get 20-22 yet .
lizard - 31 Oct 2005 15:07 - 83 of 377
possible but could also see support at this mark. news thin on the ground for alk?> hence i think the reason for the spread -if the offer comes down i will buy then with bid in same place?.
lizard - 03 Nov 2005 15:58 - 84 of 377
better volume today -next to see!
Keysersoze
- 03 Nov 2005 16:07
- 85 of 377
Lets hope the bottom has been reached and it all the way back up to the 40`s again some big sells today hopefully that will be the last of them. No news is good news normally but not in Alkanes case some positive news will get this stock back on track.
lizard - 03 Nov 2005 16:18 - 86 of 377
alk very slack on news- i suppose better to wait for one v good news update- would expect more news flow as they progress. hard to predict where this is going short term?.- will be buying in again next week dep on where we are?.
Keysersoze
- 04 Nov 2005 14:15
- 87 of 377
Well Lizard looks like the bottom has finally been found 90k buys V 15k sells so far on todays trading what do you think ???
lizard - 04 Nov 2005 16:15 - 88 of 377
still poor volume though keyersoze- could do with a positive update or something.
Keysersoze
- 04 Nov 2005 16:24
- 89 of 377
Agreed Lizard but its a step in the right direction after constant days of sells and not a sniff of any buys at all.If you dont mind me asking Lizard what other stocks do you hold?
Keysersoze
Keysersoze
lizard - 04 Nov 2005 16:32 - 90 of 377
recent two are costain (cost) and high risk gold oil (goo).
Keysersoze
- 04 Nov 2005 16:41
- 91 of 377
Lizard do you have any views on Dowgate Capital (dgt) as this looks by far one of the best up & coming stocks i have seen have a look and let me know what you think i bought 2m@ 0.050p.Will look into your 2 investments later on tonight.
Over & Out
Keysersoze
Over & Out
Keysersoze
lizard - 08 Nov 2005 17:06 - 92 of 377
this really is having a sh!t run at the moment!-
Keysersoze
- 08 Nov 2005 18:01
- 93 of 377
NO SH1T Lizard after the rapid climb earlier this year i didnt think it could fall so fast the bottom seems yet to be reach. Also no encouraging news no steady buying just constant sells !!!
lizard - 08 Nov 2005 19:19 - 94 of 377
what is also very annoying is that when we were trading in an aggressive uptrend they released an rns stating sees no reason for sp movement- yet when we have a fall of nearly 60% they say f all. they need to play the mtk better- an encouraging update or something?. TRYING TO KEEP THE FAITH KEYSERSOZE!.
Keysersoze
- 08 Nov 2005 19:30
- 95 of 377
Use the force young JEDI the force will be strong !!!!!! hang on in there.
Keysersoze.
Keysersoze.
Keysersoze
- 09 Nov 2005 12:52
- 96 of 377
The force is not very strong Lizard
Parachute ready for deployment Alkane is taking a very big hit of late for no great reason...
Will be straight back in as soon as the price starts heading positively in the right direction or some long awaited news.....................
Keysersoze.
Parachute ready for deployment Alkane is taking a very big hit of late for no great reason...
Will be straight back in as soon as the price starts heading positively in the right direction or some long awaited news.....................
Keysersoze.
lizard - 09 Nov 2005 13:02 - 97 of 377
i am spitting blood at the moment- what the f**k are we doing down here?- i am thinking of phoning the finance director to see what is going on. have we missed something a 60% drop is huge?.
Keysersoze
- 09 Nov 2005 13:10
- 98 of 377
Well all I can say Lizard is get on that blower let me know first what he has to say for himself and if things dont look more upbeat Ill let you have my reserve chute!!!!!!!!! I cant hang on much longer even though I have great faith in the potential of this company I will be back for sure but for now its looking like over&out for now...
Keysersoze............
Keysersoze............
lizard - 09 Nov 2005 14:18 - 99 of 377
emailed him -out of office today will post response.
Keysersoze
- 09 Nov 2005 15:13
- 100 of 377
Thanks Lizard great work I would buy you a pint or maybe just half in this current clinate but who knows!!!!! 2006 if the results are good it could possibly be a pint and a pickled egg.
Do you contact companies very often? Do they try to be helpfull when speaking to them or just say what they think you want to hear. Who would be the best person to speak too?
Keysersoze......
Do you contact companies very often? Do they try to be helpfull when speaking to them or just say what they think you want to hear. Who would be the best person to speak too?
Keysersoze......
Keysersoze
- 10 Nov 2005 13:52
- 101 of 377
Lizard my good man have you had a response back from Alkane yet. There has been some very big sells today but the price has gone up do you think this could be Apax Partners off loading again possibly and some one else ready to fill their holding possibly let me know your thoughts.
Keysersoze.
Keysersoze.
lizard - 10 Nov 2005 16:06 - 102 of 377
yes he responded quickly. -more a less stating what he said before about profit taking in small volumes after such a big rise. although today more volume. alk could do with a statement in similar fashion to bfc got today. uk cmm legislation is what would be good!. i don't think the mkt likes limited news flow like alk are giving especially after average results last time. i emailed back saying we need an encouraging update to gain investor confidence again. although k we should not forget we are still well up in% terms yr to yr. sitting on a hefty loss myself but still optimistic long term.
Keysersoze
- 10 Nov 2005 16:21
- 103 of 377
Thank you Lizard for the prompt reply Agreed volume is a lot better but look at the ratio Sell 1.8million buy 160k some very big sells.Do you or any one else know when a RNS report is released saying that some one has an interest in X million shares or so what is the timescale involved to purchase these shares if any.Or do the market makers drop the price to buy cheap for their client then when they have their allocation does the price go back up again.
Keysersoze..
Keysersoze..
lizard - 10 Nov 2005 16:29 - 104 of 377
k -mm move the price wherever they wish to fill orders. you only have to release a rns in you have an interest or disposal of 3% i think. the tricks yesterday confirm the bid was at around 23.5p may be to attract buyers or clear out a seller.
lizard - 10 Nov 2005 22:03 - 105 of 377
k- seems like only two of us on this thread- i use advfn also. if you do there are a couple of encouraging posts this pm. better thread
.
.
Keysersoze
- 10 Nov 2005 22:24
- 106 of 377
Seems that way maybe most people had sense but i nearly bailed at 0.23p yesterday.Have to make the choice of keeping ALK or YOOMEDIA ARGH!!!
Monday I Have to decide which one stays which one goes. Whats advfn lizard ? Please point me in the right direction.
Keysersoze.
Monday I Have to decide which one stays which one goes. Whats advfn lizard ? Please point me in the right direction.
Keysersoze.
Keysersoze
- 10 Nov 2005 22:27
- 107 of 377
Lizard found it I am on the case right now.
cheers,
Keysersoze.
cheers,
Keysersoze.
lizard - 11 Nov 2005 08:53 - 108 of 377
if you get on the thread i am better known as pembury- i don't know where lizard came from seeing a newspaper i think.
lizard - 11 Nov 2005 08:55 - 109 of 377
i'm keeping alk long term sitting on a hefty loss- but a long term hold for me!.
Keysersoze
- 11 Nov 2005 09:04
- 110 of 377
Thanks for the site Lizard some far more in-depth info on there they also have a lot more coverage for my largest stock Catalyst Media which I found extremely enlightening seen as only 2 other people seem to only just have it on there radar well worth a look my friend.
Alk look like they are getting somewhere at last thanks for talking me out of bailing at 23.5p very glad I didnt now but D day is upon me soon to pay 10k to brokers so I have to decide what to keep but at least I have over the weekend to stew on it.
Over & out
Keysersoze
Alk look like they are getting somewhere at last thanks for talking me out of bailing at 23.5p very glad I didnt now but D day is upon me soon to pay 10k to brokers so I have to decide what to keep but at least I have over the weekend to stew on it.
Over & out
Keysersoze
lizard - 23 Nov 2005 16:33 - 111 of 377
about bloody time folks!!!!!!!!!!!!
cellby - 23 Nov 2005 20:00 - 112 of 377
is this a bounce pre there german results no news today only another 50% be back to my 46p buy price.
lizard - 27 Nov 2005 14:08 - 113 of 377
favourable write up in saturdays telegraph tips alk as an alternative energy provider.
lizard - 07 Dec 2005 14:07 - 114 of 377
hope gordon browns speech regarding input into cleaner coal technologies stands for the future and we get better legislation in the uk in line with how germany is now set up.
lizard - 20 Dec 2005 16:27 - 115 of 377
positive write up in this weeks IC.
lizard - 29 Dec 2005 14:00 - 116 of 377
fundamentals looking positive for alkane recently. increasing energy prices fears of supply levels and worstening temperatures.
should see a better second half!.
should see a better second half!.
eggbert - 29 Dec 2005 17:24 - 117 of 377
LIZARD
when are the next figures due out???
when are the next figures due out???
lizard - 30 Dec 2005 12:11 - 118 of 377
will find out eggbert get back to you-
apparently tipped in todays IC journal.
apparently tipped in todays IC journal.
eggbert - 30 Dec 2005 17:18 - 119 of 377
good,good.
lizard - 02 Jan 2006 10:05 - 120 of 377
i think all these problems with supply in russia ukraine will lift energy prices further which should benefit alk- i hope to see some interest next week. lets hope a few new investors saw recent ic article and want in?.
eggbert - 02 Jan 2006 14:27 - 121 of 377
Should be a good short term bounce.In the bigger picture Western countries will have to look at home grown energy sources. Firms like Alkane good really grow if their business was taken more seriously.
You never Know one of the big boys may even come in for them.I think i read AMEC were changing tak,to specialize in energy.They are obiously eyeing any new Nuclear projects but a firm like Alkane could produce massive worldwide growth with the right backing.
P.S. Lizard did you find any info on figures.I cannot find anything on their webpage.
You never Know one of the big boys may even come in for them.I think i read AMEC were changing tak,to specialize in energy.They are obiously eyeing any new Nuclear projects but a firm like Alkane could produce massive worldwide growth with the right backing.
P.S. Lizard did you find any info on figures.I cannot find anything on their webpage.
eggbert - 02 Jan 2006 15:52 - 122 of 377
Lizard,
Results are 24 March,AGM ia 25 April.
Results are 24 March,AGM ia 25 April.
lizard - 03 Jan 2006 08:51 - 123 of 377
cheers eggbert, positive start today so far. lets hope we can break forties soon.
lizard - 03 Jan 2006 09:43 - 124 of 377
i suppose most small buyers on back of ic tip.
eggbert - 03 Jan 2006 13:05 - 125 of 377
It will keep bobbing around until some solid figures come out.
50p is the first real target.
50p is the first real target.
lizard - 11 Jan 2006 15:50 - 126 of 377
nice if we could break 40p first eggbert. looking ok today so far.
lizard - 15 Jan 2006 10:56 - 127 of 377
i think alk tipped in money week anyone seen the article?.
eggbert - 15 Jan 2006 15:31 - 128 of 377
It had a solid week.A good start tommorrow may see it push for 50p.If Alk grows steady without any news and then releases good figures we could see a total re-rate.
eggbert - 16 Jan 2006 11:35 - 129 of 377
u got yor wish lizard!
lizard - 16 Jan 2006 11:40 - 130 of 377
looking ok eggbert slow and steady.
lizard - 18 Jan 2006 14:42 - 131 of 377
we seem to have stopped some news is what we need or an update- trying to push it up but being pushed back.
lizard - 18 Jan 2006 22:28 - 132 of 377
UBS increase holding.
lizard - 26 Jan 2006 11:15 - 133 of 377
prelim's wed 22nd march email from s goalby f director. lets hope they are good.
eggbert - 26 Jan 2006 12:58 - 134 of 377
Cheers lizard.
I think the results will be good.I hope they have some news on new orders and projects.I still think this business has huge potential,if governments were to fully back it.Markets for oil and gas seem to get more unstable every day,we need to fully explore every option.
Mr. Blair will definately chose more nuclear power.He will have to offset bad feeeling about this with new and positive sources of energy.Alkane may just be part of this.
Thats the dream,if not its still a dam good business.
I think the results will be good.I hope they have some news on new orders and projects.I still think this business has huge potential,if governments were to fully back it.Markets for oil and gas seem to get more unstable every day,we need to fully explore every option.
Mr. Blair will definately chose more nuclear power.He will have to offset bad feeeling about this with new and positive sources of energy.Alkane may just be part of this.
Thats the dream,if not its still a dam good business.
lizard - 27 Jan 2006 09:36 - 135 of 377
better legislation benefiting alk is set to kick in over the next few years i think eggbert. agree building nuclear will happen but will need to improve poor levels of renewables just 4% at present.
eggbert - 27 Jan 2006 11:07 - 136 of 377
Ticking up today lizard.Why? has it been tipped?
lizard - 29 Jan 2006 14:07 - 137 of 377
very strange few days of trading eggbert. far more sells and a steady rise in sp are mm wanting our stock. i don't understand the logic if this is the case to sell the more desperate they want it (and don't get it) the more the sp will move. don't let them have it until we are at better levels. still way off recent 59p high.
may get a good build up to results?- they need to be good and progressive.
you would have to think freezing temperatures high energy prices would work hand in hand to benefit alk lets hope they have exploited this fully.
better uk legislation coming also.
may get a good build up to results?- they need to be good and progressive.
you would have to think freezing temperatures high energy prices would work hand in hand to benefit alk lets hope they have exploited this fully.
better uk legislation coming also.
lizard - 06 Feb 2006 12:23 - 138 of 377
all this talk of rising gas prices by min 25% should no doubt benefical to alk. has the mkt not realised this yet?.
eggbert - 06 Feb 2006 13:13 - 139 of 377
Ticking up nicely again today lizard.Still waiting for news.
lizard - 10 Feb 2006 12:44 - 140 of 377
is this a bit of confidence?. still undervalued imo considering current trading climate.
lizard - 12 Feb 2006 09:06 - 141 of 377
http://www.alkane.co.uk/news_item.php?id=10
hopefully this statement in the summer will bode well for second half figures.
hopefully this statement in the summer will bode well for second half figures.
lizard - 21 Feb 2006 11:34 - 142 of 377
results out soon hope they are good. should be with gas/electricity prices as they are.
eggbert - 27 Feb 2006 11:35 - 143 of 377
positive today lizard.a little bit of news would be nice.
lizard - 27 Feb 2006 12:21 - 144 of 377
not expecting any until results eggbert!
eggbert - 06 Mar 2006 09:22 - 145 of 377
They have done it again lizard.They promised us better results and have failed.Seems a bit like never never land with Alk,as they again promise a rosy future.How many more times can they not deliver?
lizard - 06 Mar 2006 09:27 - 146 of 377
i'm really annoyed with this- also emailed sgoalby@alkane.co.uk (f dir)- they keep saying how 'favourable' the current climate is so why the f**k aren't they making progress?. on the upside a lot of new innovation has its problems so will keep my view and hold. VERY DISAPPOINTING WAS USING THESE FIGURES TO GAUGE THEIR PROGRESS!.
eggbert - 06 Mar 2006 10:04 - 147 of 377
They used to blame the poor price of electricity,now they have gone back to technology problems.They have had these problems before.If they cannot fix them they should cut thier (our) loses and move on.
FT - 06 Mar 2006 10:14 - 148 of 377
I know Alkane is very small in the scale of energy, but Royal Dutch have problems with little and few reserves.
There has been talk of them going to make large acquisitions, in the area of coal mine methane extraction. While it is not quite the same, it would get positive momentum back into the Stock. thinking of buying around 20p
There has been talk of them going to make large acquisitions, in the area of coal mine methane extraction. While it is not quite the same, it would get positive momentum back into the Stock. thinking of buying around 20p
eggbert - 06 Mar 2006 10:40 - 149 of 377
I think it needs a big player involved to really get this business moving.Someone with real drive and political clout.One factor could be that methane is the most poluting of greenhouse gases.Even on a small scale this business can do more for the enviroment than say wind power.If fully developed the gains could be massive.
lizard - 06 Mar 2006 10:47 - 150 of 377
IF IT gets too cheap eggbert- could certainly interest some predators. i'm holding through this -who knows where it will go sh/term but still remain positive for a med long term recovery.
makes you wonder if someone like bp would not be looking to buy into companies like alk?. still spitting blood with the management.
makes you wonder if someone like bp would not be looking to buy into companies like alk?. still spitting blood with the management.
eggbert - 06 Mar 2006 11:38 - 151 of 377
Too rite!
You would not really think the big players would be bothered with Alk.But it could give them an instant new energy source.Alk also hold the licences for any future developments in this field.
I was holding the share because i was confident good results were coming.I will continue to hold in the hope of some kind of buyout.I don't think this management can do any more with the business.
You would not really think the big players would be bothered with Alk.But it could give them an instant new energy source.Alk also hold the licences for any future developments in this field.
I was holding the share because i was confident good results were coming.I will continue to hold in the hope of some kind of buyout.I don't think this management can do any more with the business.
lizard - 06 Mar 2006 11:55 - 152 of 377
the buy v sell ratio is interesting somebody still believes in them (as i do). could it be a bargain here?>
lizard - 06 Mar 2006 15:22 - 153 of 377
still fuming at the rns- after waiting for news for MONTHS- i do however think this fall is overdone and still believe in the comany. for this reason i bought more @23p. am i mad?.
TheFrenchConnection
- 07 Mar 2006 03:59
- 154 of 377
Yes . Most probably. But fear not . For it be a collective thing and affects both Kings and beggars alike ........l used to have an antedote called alcohol. The rest is irrelavent .l dont have a position in this stock myself but even i admit the market has overpunished it . ......or rather the management which are utter PANTS ..,,@+ J
eggbert - 07 Mar 2006 09:42 - 155 of 377
Some big buys late yesterday lizard.I bought a few more myself.
We either need a takeover or better news when the results are released.
We either need a takeover or better news when the results are released.
lizard - 07 Mar 2006 09:56 - 156 of 377
the fall yesterday was justified but imo overdone- looking at 30p mark. this could be a blessing and give them a kick up the a***!
lizard - 08 Mar 2006 15:39 - 157 of 377
reading on another thread that Gartmore have increased holding with further 4m purchase- not on this news or the other thread news service?.
eggbert - 08 Mar 2006 20:27 - 158 of 377
your right lizard,Gartmore now hold 16.4 %.Has been going up steadilyall year.Lets hope they come in for the kill.
lizard - 09 Mar 2006 10:03 - 159 of 377
i'm interested to see what results are like?- why would gartmore make such a substantial holding increase after this news AND before results. maybe the results will be more optimistic?. brewin dolphin estimated 700k profit- obviously we won't get that BUT are they in profit for the first time?>
hlyeo98 - 09 Mar 2006 16:22 - 160 of 377
Profit warning from Alkane
MoneyAM
Alkane Energy said its full year resutls will be below expectations and that it expects to show a pre-exceptional operating loss.
However, the outlook for mine gas power generation in the UK is 'excellent,' it said in a trading update.
The economic and political climate remains very favourable for the renewable electricity and carbon credits markets in which Alkane is a growing force, it said. Both these markets are expected to be strong drivers for sales and service over the next few years.
Alkane Energy builds, operates and services climate change reduction and renewable energy plants.
MoneyAM
Alkane Energy said its full year resutls will be below expectations and that it expects to show a pre-exceptional operating loss.
However, the outlook for mine gas power generation in the UK is 'excellent,' it said in a trading update.
The economic and political climate remains very favourable for the renewable electricity and carbon credits markets in which Alkane is a growing force, it said. Both these markets are expected to be strong drivers for sales and service over the next few years.
Alkane Energy builds, operates and services climate change reduction and renewable energy plants.
Saintserf - 11 Mar 2006 14:13 - 161 of 377
I'm sorry to upset the equilibrium with this post. I feel sorry for Alkane holders, I've been there before with disappointing results from Tadpole and superscape before, always promising the earth "this time". They might go up, but you don't need the hassle really. There's so many companies out there making profits or hidden gems on low PEs that you don't need to invest in such companies, you don't owe them anything, all these companies talk about product innovations etc but what about profits, that's all investors should be interested in. I'm sorry to come onto your board and be negative, i have no interest in shorting alkane or buying it or anything, I just get fed up with these companies that promise the earth and
deliver losses.
If you look at the forward statement in the preceeding post it's very nebulous. Very general relating to the whole renewable climate as opposed to their performance specifically. If it's going to be a winner then you'll have plenty of upside when it starts to make profits and get stronger you don't need to take the risk beforehand.
deliver losses.
If you look at the forward statement in the preceeding post it's very nebulous. Very general relating to the whole renewable climate as opposed to their performance specifically. If it's going to be a winner then you'll have plenty of upside when it starts to make profits and get stronger you don't need to take the risk beforehand.
Saintserf - 11 Mar 2006 14:16 - 162 of 377
It may go up now, a dead cat bounce?, but I wouldn't place too much emphasis on Gartmore's holding. Gartmore are being put up for sale as we speak by their American owners because they've been doing so badly. Gartmore also had large holdings in Langbar and Superscape, fund managers can be as stupid as the rest of us.
lizard - 11 Mar 2006 17:28 - 163 of 377
correct me if i'm wrong but didn't UBS increase their holding last week AFTER this news and before results on the 22nd. now their not doing badly are they!.
long term hold for me!. to confirm my belief increased holding @23p, a level at which imo vastly undervalues the company!.
long term hold for me!. to confirm my belief increased holding @23p, a level at which imo vastly undervalues the company!.
anotherxiii - 12 Mar 2006 12:51 - 164 of 377
yes maybe
but then UBS bought about a 'trillion' shares in Fortune Oil at 9p a year or so ago
and that hasnt done them any good at all
but then UBS bought about a 'trillion' shares in Fortune Oil at 9p a year or so ago
and that hasnt done them any good at all
lizard - 16 Mar 2006 13:50 - 165 of 377
not looking that great atm- imo any buyers are waiting to results to see how bad or not so bad they are?. that is the question.
lizard - 16 Mar 2006 16:32 - 166 of 377
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andysmith
- 22 Mar 2006 19:42
- 167 of 377
Have you all deserted? Results not that bad. Plenty of buying today!!
lizard - 23 Mar 2006 08:54 - 168 of 377
yes- not as bad as i thought- a 200k loss is better than a 700k loss. so heading in the right direction albeit slowly. in profit next results is my target!.
FT - 25 Mar 2006 10:18 - 169 of 377
Hi Saintserf
I understand where you come from, but what shares do you have in mind, which are in the same business, but perform better? we have seen Biofuels blow up as well, having also a rolercoster of a ride.
would like to hear your views
FT
I understand where you come from, but what shares do you have in mind, which are in the same business, but perform better? we have seen Biofuels blow up as well, having also a rolercoster of a ride.
would like to hear your views
FT
Saintserf - 28 Mar 2006 17:19 - 170 of 377
The shares I'm thinking of are not in the same business, if by that you mean alternative energy. I'm not an ethical investor or too bothered about certain sectors. In fact I'm a bit reluctant to offer any "tips" since I've just sold Marchpole at a loss today, which was a mistake buying over the short term.
I dunno, I suppose shares with low PEs but good earnings growth, higher than the PE, would be VPC, venture productions, AQP, ADN, long term boring one would be ENN although I sold that last week. ANything with a good chart going up gently. I like the mid-cap oils but don't know how much more they'll run. Papal Power's done some good postings on the Leadcom site, that looks like an interesting share, but it's maybe gone up too much. I wouldn't like to tip any of these shares. DYOR, but they're all making profits at least. It seems to me that the problem with the alternative energy sector is that in any many cases it'll take a while before they're up and running near full capacity and then you'll need some time before becoming profitable. I might be wrong I think Renova's done well if that's how you spell it.
I dunno, I suppose shares with low PEs but good earnings growth, higher than the PE, would be VPC, venture productions, AQP, ADN, long term boring one would be ENN although I sold that last week. ANything with a good chart going up gently. I like the mid-cap oils but don't know how much more they'll run. Papal Power's done some good postings on the Leadcom site, that looks like an interesting share, but it's maybe gone up too much. I wouldn't like to tip any of these shares. DYOR, but they're all making profits at least. It seems to me that the problem with the alternative energy sector is that in any many cases it'll take a while before they're up and running near full capacity and then you'll need some time before becoming profitable. I might be wrong I think Renova's done well if that's how you spell it.
lizard - 04 Apr 2006 09:03 - 171 of 377
bloody hell- will the rot ever stop!- or has this one gone?.
FT - 04 Apr 2006 09:57 - 172 of 377
Hi Saintserf
fair comment well argued.
I am out of Alkane and will take some time to go back in. Still expect plenty of sellers reducing holdings.
enjoy your day
fair comment well argued.
I am out of Alkane and will take some time to go back in. Still expect plenty of sellers reducing holdings.
enjoy your day
jojojo - 04 Apr 2006 16:52 - 173 of 377
U think its time to get out ? has the fall in price not been an overreaction to the poor results, this company s in a great sector with huge potential and I believe in time will reap investor rewards.
lizard - 04 Apr 2006 20:10 - 174 of 377
the results weren't as expected but i do not think they justify a 60 % fall in sp since they released rns saying would not meet target. they still reduced losses and are nr flat in trading p&l , so a profit next figures is what i am expecting, just delayed in delivery.
all new innovative technology is bound to have initial problems, these imo are a bargain at these levels and increased last week!.
all new innovative technology is bound to have initial problems, these imo are a bargain at these levels and increased last week!.
lizard - 05 Apr 2006 12:03 - 175 of 377
this is nothing- i would expect at least 30p short term!. and not that impressed at that.
lizard - 10 Apr 2006 15:35 - 176 of 377
VOLUME PICKING UP!
Tonker
- 11 Apr 2006 23:16
- 177 of 377
I think it is time to get back in... agree that the market may have overeacted a bit, got 15000 at 20p each... time will tell
lizard - 12 Apr 2006 08:26 - 178 of 377
short term Tonker may be volatile but if they deliver a profit at next results which is proposed albeit delayed i would hope for progression inc further acquisitions as expected increasing output year by year.
med/ long term play for me!.
med/ long term play for me!.
lizard - 12 Apr 2006 14:30 - 179 of 377
needs something to get it going- ?. any ideas apart from profit delivery next results.
lizard - 16 Apr 2006 14:40 - 180 of 377
agree tonker although i was still in but decided to increase at these levels. still have a long term view that alk are one for the future!.
expected to deliver first profit in 2006 with Pro2 order book at record levels and expected two further Mine Gas sites by year end. inc high prices that will get higher i reckon!.
risky BUY!.
expected to deliver first profit in 2006 with Pro2 order book at record levels and expected two further Mine Gas sites by year end. inc high prices that will get higher i reckon!.
risky BUY!.
lizard - 18 Apr 2006 13:54 - 181 of 377
from the other thread.
radio 2 discussion about energy.
looking to reopen coal mines in the UK to meet increasing demand, looking at traditional methods and ways for cleaner technologies to capture gases.
isn't the latter what ALKANE ENERGY PLC do?.
radio 2 discussion about energy.
looking to reopen coal mines in the UK to meet increasing demand, looking at traditional methods and ways for cleaner technologies to capture gases.
isn't the latter what ALKANE ENERGY PLC do?.
eggbert - 24 Apr 2006 16:42 - 182 of 377
Why the jump lizard?
Any news?
Any news?
lizard - 24 Apr 2006 19:36 - 183 of 377
a decent company that has been completely oversold. added a few today.
looking at maiden profit in 06.
nows the time to hold firm and back alk, this is the time when you can make decent money. a 65% drop on progressive results do me a favour. results heading in the right direction imo.
operating figures.
2003- 1.5m loss
2004- 753k loss
2005- 244k loss
2006- expected maiden profit.
68% reduction in losses from 2004.
looking at maiden profit in 06.
nows the time to hold firm and back alk, this is the time when you can make decent money. a 65% drop on progressive results do me a favour. results heading in the right direction imo.
operating figures.
2003- 1.5m loss
2004- 753k loss
2005- 244k loss
2006- expected maiden profit.
68% reduction in losses from 2004.
lizard - 25 Apr 2006 12:37 - 184 of 377
from annual report;
two more methane mine gas plants are expected to come on stream in the second half of 2006 and planning permissions and land leases are being negotiated to allow an increase in the project build rate.
encouraging signs more output increased turnover. first maiden profit looking good for 2006.
two more methane mine gas plants are expected to come on stream in the second half of 2006 and planning permissions and land leases are being negotiated to allow an increase in the project build rate.
encouraging signs more output increased turnover. first maiden profit looking good for 2006.
lizard - 25 Apr 2006 18:46 - 185 of 377
starting to think i'm talking to myself- eggbert?. would have thought the opportunity to buy alk at recent low levels would attract more here?.
Tonker
- 25 Apr 2006 21:39
- 186 of 377
i do, bought 15000 for 20p but shorted it for 21.5p
lizard - 26 Apr 2006 14:03 - 187 of 377
well good luck then!.
rns UBS increase holding from 6.85% to 8.28%.
rns UBS increase holding from 6.85% to 8.28%.
G D Potts
- 03 May 2006 17:34
- 188 of 377
I bought 8'000 at 20 p , hoping for 30 p by year end. Good Company, Exciting market, Expecting Profit and heavily oversold on the profit warning, well worth a buy at these levels.
lizard - 03 May 2006 18:45 - 189 of 377
agree but can't see the sp doing much until they can show a first maiden profit at next figures. saying that the sp has taken a hammering since profit update (better than expected imo 68% reduction in operating loss). oversold was my thinking and was also predicting some sort of recovery short term.
med long term though!. 2 more acquisitions expected this year further increasing output.
med long term though!. 2 more acquisitions expected this year further increasing output.
trigger - 03 May 2006 23:03 - 190 of 377
I've bought in at 21p and am prepared to hold longterm. I think that companies like ALK hold huge potential as the concerns regarding CO2/ methane emmissions and energy prices are only likely to increase in the future. They have a proven product that they manufacture and build themselves, and that is operational in different fields ie. mine gas and biodigesters.
new boy - 03 May 2006 23:13 - 191 of 377
I am fully invested at the moment, but it is on my stockwatch, i do agree that this stock has been over sold. I would certainly wait to see if the company makes a profit before making a commitment.
G D Potts
- 09 May 2006 13:15
- 192 of 377
good rise today
lizard - 09 May 2006 13:34 - 193 of 377
agm tomorrow gdp.
lizard - 10 May 2006 08:08 - 194 of 377
encouraging agm.
Pro2.
I have it that total sales for 2005 17.45m
sales so far 2006 euro29m sterling 19.86m
bullish statement and signs looking better for first maiden profit.
2 more mine gas sites underway.
Pro2.
I have it that total sales for 2005 17.45m
sales so far 2006 euro29m sterling 19.86m
bullish statement and signs looking better for first maiden profit.
2 more mine gas sites underway.
lizard - 10 May 2006 10:00 - 195 of 377
some decent buying this am. agm at 10.30am.
G D Potts
- 10 May 2006 17:35
- 196 of 377
Any more news from the AGM Lizard?
lizard - 10 May 2006 19:11 - 197 of 377
gdp- have you not read the statement?. worth holding i think!.
doughboy66
- 10 May 2006 20:03
- 198 of 377
I have bought in today and like above posts think this is a good medium-long term hold at these prices.
G D Potts
- 11 May 2006 11:25
- 199 of 377
Yes the statement does look good, I'm looking to hold for now.
lizard - 11 May 2006 13:56 - 200 of 377
agree i will hold until next results! they better be good.
some decent buying today surprised marked down.
some decent buying today surprised marked down.
G D Potts
- 15 May 2006 18:07
- 201 of 377
Not too good today!
lizard - 16 May 2006 07:53 - 202 of 377
i think we need to weather the storm here. encouraging agm and looking for first maiden profit in 06- will hold until results to see if progressed as expected?.
G D Potts
- 24 May 2006 17:56
- 203 of 377
Yes I think thats my plan too. I can see a recovery waiting in the wings.
FT - 25 May 2006 20:58 - 204 of 377
there are a lot of alternative energy companies world wide coming to the market. lots of them in Biogas and Biodiesel, with plenty in Germany. while valuations are high, it does in the short term take the focus away from the UK stocks. Will take longer...
Wonder if marketcap and liquidity could not be an important factor?
Wonder if marketcap and liquidity could not be an important factor?
doughboy66
- 26 May 2006 11:56
- 205 of 377
Looking much better today ,plenty of buys going through.
G D Potts
- 06 Jun 2006 20:06
- 206 of 377
16/05/06 - 15:50 U.S. markets barely hold major support. WHY is this on recent company news! It hardly creates positive sentiment towards ALK, it should be removed by a MoneyAm person.
lizard - 06 Jun 2006 20:31 - 207 of 377
GDP- alk still getting absolutely hammered. i emailed s goalby f director last week to mention to him about the china mkts and caterpillar (nyse) signing agreement with chinese partners to develop worlds largest coal mine methane project. i have reviewed alk website and it mentions delegations from china india russia visiting alk uk. i was keen to know if this is alk's plans to expand out of the uk and into massive mkts like china (they have numerous disused coal mines).
he did confirm that this was something they are looking to develop and when appropriate will make relevant announcements.
imo alk need to break this mkt to take the company to the next level. watch this space and hope alk can deliver some encouraging news SOON as we really do get f all rns from them.
alk 16p bloody hell.
he did confirm that this was something they are looking to develop and when appropriate will make relevant announcements.
imo alk need to break this mkt to take the company to the next level. watch this space and hope alk can deliver some encouraging news SOON as we really do get f all rns from them.
alk 16p bloody hell.
FT - 06 Jun 2006 20:53 - 208 of 377
All this is very interesting. Delegations from China and India. Only this will cost time and money do develop. And Investment in emerging market exposure will not be honoured short term by the market. over 1/2 year this does look interesting, meaning there might be lower entry points. Sadly markets are only looking short term.
lizard - 07 Jun 2006 09:34 - 209 of 377
FT- with alk i am certainly looking at holding for about 2 to 5 years.
FT - 08 Jun 2006 21:03 - 210 of 377
Hi Lizard
you want to take a look at Schmack Biogas, a recent IPO in Germany.
Company is building biogas projects with labs, so can test if and why the gas production might not be optimal and can be improved. What I mean to say, there are other companies coming to the market. Where Alkane is different, is the specialization in the Methane Mining.
Still I agree with you, the fear of the market is not quite rational, or I missed some future development. I do expect the next few months to be great entry points.
in the meantime enjoy the world cup.
you want to take a look at Schmack Biogas, a recent IPO in Germany.
Company is building biogas projects with labs, so can test if and why the gas production might not be optimal and can be improved. What I mean to say, there are other companies coming to the market. Where Alkane is different, is the specialization in the Methane Mining.
Still I agree with you, the fear of the market is not quite rational, or I missed some future development. I do expect the next few months to be great entry points.
in the meantime enjoy the world cup.
lizard - 09 Jun 2006 11:43 - 211 of 377
ft- do you agree the chart is forming a double bottom support level here imo this is completely oversold!.
cynic
- 09 Jun 2006 12:43
- 212 of 377
Lizard .... though your observation is no doubt correct, there are any number of shares in the market where this applies ....... the prudent approach, and i do have to keep smacking my fingers away from the buy button, is to do nothing until the markets stabilise, and that should also include above 5620 for FTSE and 10940 for Dow.
lizard - 09 Jun 2006 14:46 - 213 of 377
sp down from last years high of 59p (int day). bloody hell. and all this because they reduced losses by 68%?. YES REDUCED NOT INCREASED!
lizard - 11 Jun 2006 18:59 - 214 of 377
i deal in china may start the recovery!. some imo unjustified battering this stock has taken!.
cynic
- 11 Jun 2006 19:07
- 215 of 377
China as in country or as in market trader? ...... I still have an innate aversion to dealing in China as I have seen some pretty uneuropean ethics in practice from quite high up the food chain.
lizard - 12 Jun 2006 09:21 - 216 of 377
many opportunities in china- last week caterpillar (nyse) signed an agreement in china to develop the worlds largest cmm project. alk have according to website been approached by delegations from china russia india.
there are many disused coal mines in china.
there are many disused coal mines in china.
Pommy - 13 Jun 2006 07:50 - 217 of 377
theyre getting closer to 1.00p ;)
lizard - 13 Jun 2006 09:01 - 218 of 377
isn't everything atm!. look at vog.
Pommy - 13 Jun 2006 09:19 - 219 of 377
you would have thought the worlds natural resources had dried up overnight!!
G D Potts
- 13 Jun 2006 14:40
- 220 of 377
Hopefully an England win this world cup will give a lift to the FTSE! Alk at 14 p, how much lower can they go?!
lizard - 13 Jun 2006 16:10 - 221 of 377
don't gdp i couldn't take it!- look at the mkt cap alk- not the only bargain around atm after this sh$t run!.
G D Potts
- 15 Jun 2006 16:01
- 222 of 377
I'm considering cutting my losses and running, what do you guys think/
lizard - 15 Jun 2006 16:12 - 223 of 377
imo you must be mad!. i'm no expert but the results weren't that bad imo. they reduced operating losses by 68% bought two more mine gas plants and pro2 trading at record levels in first 6 months. imo alk is a long term hold. gdp i'm also sitting on a big paper loss but will hold for a expected recovery and a maiden profit in 06. don't rule out investment in china russia or india big mkts.
G D Potts
- 17 Jun 2006 18:24
- 224 of 377
what does 'imo' mean?
lizard - 17 Jun 2006 22:16 - 225 of 377
come on gdp 'IN MY OPINION'
G D Potts
- 18 Jun 2006 13:05
- 226 of 377
oh ok I have only used this for a year and have no idea what your slang means.
G D Potts
- 18 Jun 2006 13:12
- 227 of 377
so I have to ask
lizard - 18 Jun 2006 19:41 - 228 of 377
lizard - 19 Jun 2006 14:01 - 229 of 377
are you still in gdp?- there have been a few article tipping them one in business last week and another on aim ofex shares will try to get link!.
G D Potts
- 19 Jun 2006 16:45
- 230 of 377
Yes I havent ditched just them, it is hard to accept the losses I have. If you could get the link I may be persuaded to hold a while longer. Thanks, GDP.
G D Potts
- 19 Jun 2006 16:46
- 231 of 377
Yes I havent ditched them yet**
G D Potts
- 19 Jun 2006 16:47
- 232 of 377
Regarding GOO, I have been out of any Metal or Exploration firm for a few weeks now. I'm switching my interest back to solely renewables and power.
lizard - 20 Jun 2006 08:31 - 233 of 377
gdp- the write up is on the ad**n thread. can't post.
lizard - 20 Jun 2006 09:13 - 234 of 377
your decision gdp- makes no difference to me!- i am at the very least giving them until next results to deliver a profit as expected. if they fail to do it then i may consider selling sorry more than likely.
i hope the sp has given them a kick up the backside!.
i hope the sp has given them a kick up the backside!.
lizard - 22 Jun 2006 10:15 - 235 of 377
well i have it that the downtrend line has been broken- way oversold imo 30p target.
G D Potts
- 22 Jun 2006 22:09
- 236 of 377
Definately oversold and 14million mcap seems far too cheap.
Fed and B of E look set to raise Interest rates futher so Markets could fall yet more which may slow any recovery.
Fed and B of E look set to raise Interest rates futher so Markets could fall yet more which may slow any recovery.
lizard - 23 Jun 2006 07:49 - 237 of 377
don't know about that b of e has been saying that for months i think it is about 10 or 11 months of holding at 4.5%.
G D Potts
- 23 Jun 2006 13:05
- 238 of 377
But it appears they may have made the wrong move doing so and may be looking to correct themselves. But we'll see. In the meantime lets hope for a strong recovery.
G D Potts
- 26 Jun 2006 16:20
- 239 of 377
Yes but unlikely to hold that much further. Looks like a recovery could be on the verge?
lizard - 26 Jun 2006 19:19 - 240 of 377
the big test is next results that could really start some momentum.
i would like to see some more deals though out of uk perhaps china or?.
i would like to see some more deals though out of uk perhaps china or?.
G D Potts
- 26 Jun 2006 19:39
- 241 of 377
When are they scheduled?
Some new deals abroad would be Interesting but I would like too see a positive update on the 2 new sites under development first and hopefully a continuation of Pro2 's excellent performance.
Some new deals abroad would be Interesting but I would like too see a positive update on the 2 new sites under development first and hopefully a continuation of Pro2 's excellent performance.
lizard - 28 Jun 2006 15:24 - 242 of 377
i think alk got a decent write up in shares magazine in review of aim mkt. haven't seen it but tipped it was in this weeks edition.
G D Potts
- 06 Jul 2006 19:21
- 243 of 377
Next Results when anyone please?!
lizard - 19 Jul 2006 12:35 - 244 of 377
there you go gdp. sept 20th.
a positive update. hopefully steady the ship and may attract new inv?.
a positive update. hopefully steady the ship and may attract new inv?.
eggbert - 19 Jul 2006 18:23 - 245 of 377
lizard,
do we know where the new sites will be?
have they started building them yet?
they keep mentioning them but i don't remember any firm details.
do we know where the new sites will be?
have they started building them yet?
they keep mentioning them but i don't remember any firm details.
lizard - 15 Sep 2006 11:57 - 246 of 377
some decent volume today. reporting next wednesday expected maiden profit for company. if they deliver this we could see some investment coming in.
Tonker
- 15 Sep 2006 13:28
- 247 of 377
Large X trade of 2 million also a late trade of 2 million.... could be a positive sighn
G D Potts
- 15 Sep 2006 13:39
- 248 of 377
Couldnt put up with the losses, sold out a while ago. didnt want another SEO in my portfolio.
laurie squash
- 15 Sep 2006 13:40
- 249 of 377
Hi Lizard
The two new plants, at Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire and Whitwell, Derbyshire, have a combined generating capacity of 2.7MW. Added to the 5.4MW output from existing plants at Markham and Bevercotes, this takes Alkane?s generating capacity in the UK to 8.1MW.
The two new plants, at Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire and Whitwell, Derbyshire, have a combined generating capacity of 2.7MW. Added to the 5.4MW output from existing plants at Markham and Bevercotes, this takes Alkane?s generating capacity in the UK to 8.1MW.
G D Potts
- 15 Sep 2006 13:53
- 250 of 377
Where are the results? - MoneyAM only has 'Notice of Results'?
What do you think about ALK's prospects now?
What do you think about ALK's prospects now?
laurie squash
- 15 Sep 2006 14:03
- 251 of 377
Very little anywhere to base it on Interims due 20th Sept and today is a surprise along with AFE. Just hoping that someone knows something early.
lizard - 15 Sep 2006 15:14 - 252 of 377
yes lsquash- capacity slowly increasing and pro2 at record levels. need to deliver expected profit next wednesday. would like to see them expand out of UK into Europe. massive potential in China also Russia and India. for CMM. they have the capabilities to progress into CBM (coal bed methane) contracts, as steve goalby suggested when i asked about this.
laurie squash
- 18 Sep 2006 10:10
- 253 of 377
Two sites and some money sounds possible!
lizard - 18 Sep 2006 11:14 - 254 of 377
looks like a good deal money v useful at this time and would think these sites could have more potential. await wednesday's results.
laurie squash
- 20 Sep 2006 09:38
- 255 of 377
Missing the profit line but otherwise all signs are good for next six months with sites online Sept and Oct adding.
canada1 - 20 Sep 2006 10:07 - 256 of 377
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lizard - 19 Oct 2006 15:30 - 257 of 377
need something to put some life into Alkane.
Pommy - 19 Oct 2006 15:38 - 258 of 377
a match?
laurie squash
- 30 Oct 2006 16:48
- 259 of 377
That must have been a long fuse from the match! But sp up 1p is a decent bang.
lizard - 31 Oct 2006 09:42 - 260 of 377
on the move again.
laurie squash
- 31 Oct 2006 12:43
- 261 of 377
Is this due to the Green tag on the company?
lizard - 31 Oct 2006 15:03 - 262 of 377
good volume today.for alk that is.
lizard - 31 Oct 2006 16:38 - 263 of 377
800k T
200k T buys at close.
200k T buys at close.
lizard - 01 Nov 2006 08:58 - 264 of 377
more buying somethings going on?.
laurie squash
- 01 Nov 2006 16:48
- 265 of 377
200k T before and after close again.
canary9 - 01 Nov 2006 17:07 - 266 of 377
They must be sells else the share price would have moved up today on that buying volume!!!
lizard - 01 Nov 2006 17:22 - 267 of 377
not necessarily imo buys no ramping.
lizard - 05 Nov 2006 11:49 - 268 of 377
more attention on green/ alternatives companies in media . some slowly making profits. think alk should pick up here. shareholdings rns friday.interesting.
canada1 - 06 Nov 2006 10:17 - 269 of 377
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laurie squash
- 06 Nov 2006 15:27
- 270 of 377
Big firms they can use it as a tax loss.
lizard - 15 Nov 2006 07:40 - 271 of 377
blimey is that a positive rns from alk i see before me!.
laurie squash
- 15 Nov 2006 08:24
- 272 of 377
Hey this could get back to what I bought them at 17p????
Sat quietly in an ISA though so don't mind.
Sat quietly in an ISA though so don't mind.
canary9 - 15 Nov 2006 09:41 - 273 of 377
LS,
Barclays Stockbrokers made me take these out of my ISA since they are not quoted on a recognised Stock Exchange under Inland Rev rules. However , they do qualify for reduced CGT liabilities if you hold over a year , and they go even higher!
More than doubling the UK generating capacity vs earlier this year when the business was already profitable and generating cash, has to be very bullish. DYOR.
Barclays Stockbrokers made me take these out of my ISA since they are not quoted on a recognised Stock Exchange under Inland Rev rules. However , they do qualify for reduced CGT liabilities if you hold over a year , and they go even higher!
More than doubling the UK generating capacity vs earlier this year when the business was already profitable and generating cash, has to be very bullish. DYOR.
eggbert - 15 Nov 2006 10:23 - 274 of 377
Finally,good news from Alkane.They should turn this into profit this time.Could Alk finally become the nice little business it has so often promissed?
laurie squash
- 15 Nov 2006 11:42
- 275 of 377
Canary 9
I had to remove 6 other stocks from my ISA due to Berlin Bremen but ALK are also on the Munich exchange from memory so kick Barclays butt and get them to reinstate!
Can check if you need confirmation only from memory.
I had to remove 6 other stocks from my ISA due to Berlin Bremen but ALK are also on the Munich exchange from memory so kick Barclays butt and get them to reinstate!
Can check if you need confirmation only from memory.
canary9 - 15 Nov 2006 12:57 - 276 of 377
LS, would appreciate you checking for me. I am having running battle with them over these issues. Who holds your ISA?
laurie squash
- 15 Nov 2006 13:14
- 277 of 377
Natwest Brokerline will confirm with them now.
Just confirmed dual listed also on Munich so can be held in an ISA.
Just confirmed dual listed also on Munich so can be held in an ISA.
lizard - 16 Nov 2006 13:13 - 278 of 377
Alkane plc in the Times today as smaller stock to watch. broker target 33p.
laurie squash
- 18 Nov 2006 11:53
- 279 of 377
Any joy Canary9?
lizard - 21 Nov 2006 14:02 - 280 of 377
some decent buying today.
laurie squash
- 21 Nov 2006 14:16
- 281 of 377
Looks good could get back towards sp from 6 months ago.
canary9 - 21 Nov 2006 14:44 - 282 of 377
LS, haven't contacted them yet as I've been away, but will deal with them this week.
Thanks,
Thanks,
laurie squash
- 22 Nov 2006 08:56
- 283 of 377
MM today even worse than normal a sell at 21.60 and they drop to 20.50! Still up though and looks good for 30p in the mid term.
lizard - 24 Nov 2006 07:48 - 284 of 377
laurie squash
- 24 Nov 2006 13:44
- 285 of 377
Informative thanks Lizard!
lizard - 24 Nov 2006 14:23 - 286 of 377
just bought some more @21.7p. not a short term investment this. needs a med long term view imo. changing government legislation will help a lot.
lizard - 29 Nov 2006 14:41 - 287 of 377
UBS bought a few more million shares.
andysmith
- 13 Dec 2006 13:15
- 288 of 377
After the recent good news and two new mines brought on stream why has this fallen by 20-25% since?? Interested in this as green play but also as based around my home town but there seems little support for Alkane in the market.
lizard - 13 Dec 2006 14:54 - 289 of 377
its a joke really. looking at the trend we are on the bottom hope to see some support and a bounce to maintain it. how can it be worth less following the recent acquisitions of three Coal Mine Methane plants all on stream increasing outputs and cash flow?.
hangon - 13 Dec 2006 18:46 - 290 of 377
I fail to understand why it is considered "green" - it comes out of a mine I understand, it is not renewable and the exhaust goes into the air.
It might be making use of something that would leak away - but won't there come a time when it fails to seep? The reserves of a mine can be determined by the coal-layer, geology and "estimates" of the cost. With gas it must be considerably more difficult.
Therefore these plants may provide power now, but for how long? The power-level is better than nowt, but it's not exactly exciting - or is it? No, it isn't.
- Most investors will rather take a greater risk, say with Wind, or sea-power where the energy can be "seen" and it looks like it will continue at least for our time.
The Alk power is increasing as more comes on-strream, but what next?, as it starts to drop - which it must since the initial gas has not been tapped and must represent a latent build-up. If the gas is "sucked-out" won't air seep into the mine - how can this be prevented, I wonder?
The Green claim is the issue for me.
It might be making use of something that would leak away - but won't there come a time when it fails to seep? The reserves of a mine can be determined by the coal-layer, geology and "estimates" of the cost. With gas it must be considerably more difficult.
Therefore these plants may provide power now, but for how long? The power-level is better than nowt, but it's not exactly exciting - or is it? No, it isn't.
- Most investors will rather take a greater risk, say with Wind, or sea-power where the energy can be "seen" and it looks like it will continue at least for our time.
The Alk power is increasing as more comes on-strream, but what next?, as it starts to drop - which it must since the initial gas has not been tapped and must represent a latent build-up. If the gas is "sucked-out" won't air seep into the mine - how can this be prevented, I wonder?
The Green claim is the issue for me.
eggbert - 14 Dec 2006 11:17 - 291 of 377
hangon,
Alkane should be considered green because methane is 23 times worse than CO2 as a greenhouse gas.This gas will keep seeping into the atmosphere unless it is captured and burned.
For some unknown reason landfil gas is considered green and methane capture is not.
Alkane has fought against this and even without government help seems to finally be on its way to a steady business and profit.
Alkane should be considered green because methane is 23 times worse than CO2 as a greenhouse gas.This gas will keep seeping into the atmosphere unless it is captured and burned.
For some unknown reason landfil gas is considered green and methane capture is not.
Alkane has fought against this and even without government help seems to finally be on its way to a steady business and profit.
canada1 - 14 Dec 2006 15:20 - 292 of 377
www.gcse.com
Landfill gas : Methane
Landfill gas : Methane
eggbert - 14 Dec 2006 20:03 - 293 of 377
canada,
methane capture From Mines is not.Sorry missed a bit.
methane capture From Mines is not.Sorry missed a bit.
canada1 - 15 Dec 2006 09:16 - 294 of 377
eggbert
Have a look at www.organic-power.co.uk, cars that run on methane.
Have a look at www.organic-power.co.uk, cars that run on methane.
canary9 - 20 Dec 2006 10:01 - 295 of 377
Alkane Energy getting interesting again at 16.11p to buy...........just had a small bet to add to my holding, but will top up further if it falls below 15p. UK growing profits, but upside will depend on whether German operation can turn increasing sales into profits. DYOR
lizard - 20 Dec 2006 12:27 - 296 of 377
ITS FRUSTRATING BUT WITH THIS TYPE OF COMPANY ITS ALWAYS GOING TO BE A LONG TERM HOLD- A MAIDEN FULL YEAR PROFIT IN 2006 IS IMO WHAT IS NEEDED TO TURN THIS RECENT POOR PERFORMANCE AROUND.
BACK TO LEVELS NOW BEFORE THE RNS ON 3 MORE CMM PLANTS ON STREAM SO ITS PRETTY ANNOYING.
BACK TO LEVELS NOW BEFORE THE RNS ON 3 MORE CMM PLANTS ON STREAM SO ITS PRETTY ANNOYING.
lizard - 21 Dec 2006 14:23 - 297 of 377
lizard - 22 Dec 2006 10:35 - 298 of 377
a maiden profit will starts these off again.
eggbert - 22 Dec 2006 11:56 - 299 of 377
i was thinking of buying some more before they clicked up.this share could quite easily double.
they must make a profit this time,especially with the latest capacity on stream.
they must make a profit this time,especially with the latest capacity on stream.
lizard - 27 Dec 2006 12:18 - 300 of 377
agree- interest picking up and rightly so aiming for 30p short term. the recent acquistions and increased output will move company forward.
lizard - 29 Dec 2006 11:59 - 301 of 377
interesting stock this. could do ok in 07.
lizard - 04 Jan 2007 15:51 - 302 of 377
on the move good article that.
laurie squash
- 09 Jan 2007 11:23
- 303 of 377
Canary 9
Just had word from Nat West Brokerline that they do not any longer consider Munich a suitable market for ISAs. This despite 6 months of questions from me and twice confirming once to answer yourself.
Matter going to Ombudsman and FSA but I will not hold my breath!
Proving that the company are negligent or unprofessional involves access to institutional and financial points that only insiders can process. In order to show that they were aware prior to this for ALK or prior to the Berlin Bremen decision previously.
Just had word from Nat West Brokerline that they do not any longer consider Munich a suitable market for ISAs. This despite 6 months of questions from me and twice confirming once to answer yourself.
Matter going to Ombudsman and FSA but I will not hold my breath!
Proving that the company are negligent or unprofessional involves access to institutional and financial points that only insiders can process. In order to show that they were aware prior to this for ALK or prior to the Berlin Bremen decision previously.
lizard - 12 Mar 2007 14:12 - 304 of 377
results 21st march. can they deliver maiden profit?.
Big Al
- 12 Mar 2007 15:18
- 305 of 377
Was drawn to this by title of the thread. Zak not quite correct then. LOL
lizard - 12 Mar 2007 15:28 - 306 of 377
not yet big al we have been waiting for them to deliver a maiden profit. if they can start this month then we may be on the right tracks.
Big Al
- 12 Mar 2007 15:32
- 307 of 377
I know they own the acreage around where I live so I tend to look every now and again how the price is doing. To my nkowledge they've not drilled here.
lizard - 12 Mar 2007 15:43 - 308 of 377
is it coal mine acreage then?.
Big Al
- 12 Mar 2007 15:47
- 309 of 377
Yes, just SE of Edinburgh. Someone did drill around here a few years ago. There's evidence of coal mining around here from the 18th century as it is very close to the surface.
lizard - 21 Mar 2007 07:17 - 310 of 377
at last maiden profit for Alkane Energy!.
canada1 - 21 Mar 2007 07:43 - 311 of 377
Good morning lizard !, nice results, long term hold, one for the pension plan now.
lizard - 21 Mar 2007 09:07 - 312 of 377
good step forward canada1- encouraging results!.
lizard - 25 Mar 2007 13:57 - 313 of 377
cana- happy to hold now that is a big step first profit for the group.
eggbert - 25 Mar 2007 18:54 - 314 of 377
Great results lizard,
Alkane has proved it has learned from its experiance (not mistakes?).I liked the move to sell licenses and swap assets,gaining over 500,000.
Also holding off on new sites to see what happens with energy prices.
Alkane is a lot more flexable than it used to be.Generation plants can be moved to suit conditions.
Alkane could be looking to merge with or buy another firm.Abiogas firm would be a good fit.
Alkane has proved it has learned from its experiance (not mistakes?).I liked the move to sell licenses and swap assets,gaining over 500,000.
Also holding off on new sites to see what happens with energy prices.
Alkane is a lot more flexable than it used to be.Generation plants can be moved to suit conditions.
Alkane could be looking to merge with or buy another firm.Abiogas firm would be a good fit.
lizard - 25 Mar 2007 20:34 - 315 of 377
i like the bit in results about prospects. many options on the table.
lizard - 27 Mar 2007 16:09 - 316 of 377
believe we have some director buying today.
canada1 - 28 Mar 2007 08:18 - 317 of 377
I'm disgusted with you lizard, alk was 20.50p to sell when I went off for the day and left you in charge, what have you done?, 18p now.
lizard - 28 Mar 2007 08:23 - 318 of 377
the sp is bloody annoying. will hold though after this major step into profit.
short termers selling on news.
short termers selling on news.
canada1 - 28 Mar 2007 08:37 - 319 of 377
More like "long termers" forcing the price down!
lizard - 28 Mar 2007 08:51 - 320 of 377
?
canada1 - 28 Mar 2007 09:29 - 321 of 377
Post 47
hangon - 03 Apr 2007 13:08 - 322 of 377
you suggest on this thread 1- - - - - IMHO pretty unlikely, other than due to a temporary glitch - such as the recent surge in Energy prices. As we all know, more providers will step-in and the price falls. That is what happened with oil/gas and ALK is really a "gas tailgater".
I was never convinced they would get that much energy out of old mines as the mines weren't exactly gushing (ie before they closed). I don't doubt there is some energy there, but whether it's worth all the halabaloo extracting it and checking the gas-air mix......we shall see.
Finally I am probably the last to make the connection between fuel and CO2 - but doesn't this process merely extend a mining operation? Methane is another hydrocarbon and the best place for it...is in the ground where it's been for the last million years.
Certainly at 10p it was a sound punt, but with energy prices ALK powered to 50p - which it couldn't maintain and that is "probaly" the case at sub-20 (= now), because of several years of losses to eliminate.
I was never convinced they would get that much energy out of old mines as the mines weren't exactly gushing (ie before they closed). I don't doubt there is some energy there, but whether it's worth all the halabaloo extracting it and checking the gas-air mix......we shall see.
Finally I am probably the last to make the connection between fuel and CO2 - but doesn't this process merely extend a mining operation? Methane is another hydrocarbon and the best place for it...is in the ground where it's been for the last million years.
Certainly at 10p it was a sound punt, but with energy prices ALK powered to 50p - which it couldn't maintain and that is "probaly" the case at sub-20 (= now), because of several years of losses to eliminate.
billywills
- 03 Apr 2007 13:30
- 323 of 377
Interesting feature about Alkane on todays working lunch.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/programmes/working_lunch/default.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/programmes/working_lunch/default.stm
lizard - 03 Apr 2007 13:49 - 324 of 377
bw- what did it say?.
billywills
- 03 Apr 2007 18:28
- 325 of 377
It was a short feature on how the methane is taken from the old mine shafts and turned into electricity. You can watch it on the working lunch web site.
lizard - 03 Apr 2007 19:32 - 326 of 377
cheers.
canada1 - 05 Apr 2007 12:16 - 327 of 377
billywills, thanks for info on working lunch, just watched it on video play, very good coverage, just wish I'd invested my 'green money' in Tanfield, I'd be green and rich!!..doh
eggbert - 05 Apr 2007 14:39 - 328 of 377
Alkane finally gets some good press!It has strong opposition for a new plant to be built near Wetherby.
People dont seem to understand that the Methane gas exists (and is a much bigger problem) even if Alkane do not burn it.
People dont seem to understand that the Methane gas exists (and is a much bigger problem) even if Alkane do not burn it.
canada1 - 05 Apr 2007 14:55 - 329 of 377
I'm surprised Alkane haven't been able to raise more money on the back of those results, another 10 million quid at 18p to 20p would speed things up a bit.
lizard - 07 Apr 2007 09:27 - 330 of 377
may see a merger or acquisition. as mentioned in results.
lizard - 11 Apr 2007 11:13 - 331 of 377
barclays increasing rns.
G D Potts
- 11 Apr 2007 12:05
- 332 of 377
i like it how no one defends alkane to hangon - you just breeze past the comment and pretend you never heard it - IMO a bad idea.
lizard - 11 Apr 2007 20:38 - 333 of 377
what?.
G D Potts
- 12 Apr 2007 03:34
- 334 of 377
if your clever enough to use the internet then my comment is extremely easy to undersand. Even hangon himself should support me here.
I apologise if you are in any way retarded and unable to comprehend my statement.
I apologise if you are in any way retarded and unable to comprehend my statement.
lizard - 17 Apr 2007 10:22 - 335 of 377
first ever profit for the company delivered at recent results and the sp slides continuously -beyond belief.
canada1 - 17 Apr 2007 11:00 - 336 of 377
Technical problem lizard, I don't think it will be resolved until 27th April.
lizard - 17 Apr 2007 12:11 - 337 of 377
canada- operations techncial problem i take it can you tell?.why the 27th?.
canada1 - 17 Apr 2007 12:29 - 338 of 377
Nothing to do with alk, Hargreaves Lansdown flotation. 350,000 active sellers, raising funds for 27th April.
lizard - 20 Apr 2007 15:28 - 339 of 377
had a few more today!. very positive step first ever profit @ recent results.
lizard - 27 Apr 2007 11:26 - 340 of 377
someones buying.
canada1 - 27 Apr 2007 14:16 - 341 of 377
I'm selling, moving into itm, lovely little company, ****all turnover, 1.9 million loss, only 125p to buy.
lizard - 27 Apr 2007 15:37 - 342 of 377
good luck!.
lizard - 23 May 2007 09:02 - 343 of 377
deal done.- good.
lizard - 23 May 2007 09:56 - 344 of 377
on the move some good volume again.
lizard - 23 May 2007 12:41 - 345 of 377
any other holders out there. think this is a big step for alk. more deals perhaps.
alanatml2 - 23 May 2007 14:32 - 346 of 377
ALK has signed a deal to sell Carbon Credits and the review of the past 7 years operations is being done to calculate the VER for sale to companies which overproduce CO2. With continous plant operations and growth of methane recovery systems the carbon credit sales will be welcome income for ALK.
Also the refinancing of Pro2 (Germany) must be nearing completion which will further allow expansion in Europe.
Also the refinancing of Pro2 (Germany) must be nearing completion which will further allow expansion in Europe.
lizard - 29 May 2007 08:27 - 347 of 377
positive few months for alk. shame the city has not picked up on it.
lizard - 04 Jun 2007 10:34 - 348 of 377
hope to break recent resistance.
lizard - 08 Jun 2007 08:14 - 349 of 377
surprised this isnt geting more attention with recent meeting of world leaders on climate change. carbon emissions etc.
eggbert - 08 Jun 2007 12:54 - 350 of 377
time to buy again
lizard - 08 Jun 2007 15:58 - 351 of 377
already have eggbert.
lizard - 13 Jun 2007 18:45 - 352 of 377
lizard - 14 Jun 2007 08:24 - 353 of 377
when will the rns come?
lizard - 12 Jul 2007 11:49 - 354 of 377
Pro2- expansion finance sorted. good.
canada1 - 11 Mar 2008 07:59 - 355 of 377
Time to buy again ??
dcglim - 16 Mar 2008 18:00 - 356 of 377
canada1, certainly one to keep an eye on. Rising EPS with results out in a few days! If its good, I'm in big.
canada1 - 19 Mar 2008 11:54 - 357 of 377
dcglim, any comments ?, looks good to me, can't understand all the sells.
js8106455 - 12 Sep 2012 13:16 - 358 of 377
Interview with Neil O'Brien, Chief Executive Officer from Alkane Energy
Click here:
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/104007/neil-obrien-chief-executive-officer
Click here:
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/104007/neil-obrien-chief-executive-officer
js8106455 - 18 Jan 2013 14:00 - 359 of 377
Audio interview with Neil O'Brien, CEO of Alkane Energy (ALK).
Click the link to listen;
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/108091/neil-obrien-chief-executive-officer
Click the link to listen;
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/108091/neil-obrien-chief-executive-officer
HARRYCAT
- 26 Mar 2013 15:53
- 360 of 377
StockMarketWire.com
Independent gas to power producer Alkane Energy's revenues rose by 54% to £14.7m in the year to the end of December anmd a maiden dividend of 0.1p per share is proposed.
Group profits before tax and pre-exceptional items increased 44% to £2.9m (2011: £2.0m) and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose by 37% to £5.8m (2011:£4.2m).
The group reports its eighth successive year of growth in output - up 19% at 167GWh (2011: 140GWh) - and says it is now the largest coal mine methane operator in UK.
Chief executive Neil O'Brien said: "The successful acquisition of Greenpark has provided Alkane with the scale to significantly benefit from the well publicised looming energy gap requiring additional and responsive generators.
"We will continue to invest in building our portfolio of mid-sized power plants and look forward to another year of progress in 2013."
js8106455 - 22 May 2013 15:16 - 361 of 377
Neil O'Brien, Chief Executive Officer
The Acquisition will significantly increase the Group's installed electricity generating capacity from CMM, bringing immediately operational assets and cash flow, thus avoiding the development lag of organically developed sites.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
The Acquisition will significantly increase the Group's installed electricity generating capacity from CMM, bringing immediately operational assets and cash flow, thus avoiding the development lag of organically developed sites.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
js8106455 - 09 Jul 2013 16:17 - 362 of 377
js8106455 - 11 Sep 2013 10:30 - 363 of 377
ALKANE ENERGY (ALK) CEO interview...109% increase in revenues
Click the link below to listen
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/116096/neil-obrien-chief-executive-officer
Click the link below to listen
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/116096/neil-obrien-chief-executive-officer
HARRYCAT
- 13 Jan 2014 12:22
- 364 of 377
Doing quite nicely on the news today.
HARRYCAT
- 21 Jan 2014 08:24
- 365 of 377
StockMarketWire.com
Independent gas to power producer Alkane Energy said today that trading for the year to end-December 2013 has remained strong with output increasing 15% year on year, in line with market expectations.
For the period, the Group expects to deliver electricity of circa 192 GWh (2012: 167 GWh).
This increase reflects the contribution of the 11MW coal mine methane ("CMM") facility at Maltby Colliery acquired in May 2013 which is performing ahead of plan. Alkane opened its 23rd site at the former Prince of Wales Colliery, Pontefract in December and this 2MW facility is an example of our organic roll out of new capacity from our existing licence acreage.
Electricity pricing has remained stable over recent months with an expected average base load price of circa £53/MWh in the year to 31 December 2013 (2012: £52/MWh). As at 31 December 2013, approximately 59% of the Group's expected 2014 output is contracted at an average price of £53/MWh.
The Power Response operations, which are connected to mains gas, run peak winter load and offer Short Term Operating Reserve ("STOR") facilities to the National Grid. The overall STOR market is growing and in response to this we are adding to our engine capacity in this sector. Alkane has continued to improve its service performance which together with growth in the market has meant that we have seen Power Response revenue more than doubling compared with 2012.
The Board expects that the results for the year ended 31st December 2013 will be in line with market expectations.
CEO, Neil O'Brien, said:
"Alkane continues to invest in new facilities as the UK Electricity market faces an increased risk of an energy gap over the coming years. 2013 has seen the successful integration of the Maltby acquisition and improved performance from our Power Response sites. It has been our 10th successive year of output growth and we remain confident of future prospects."
Results for the year ended 31st December 2013 will be published on 12th March 2014.
Independent gas to power producer Alkane Energy said today that trading for the year to end-December 2013 has remained strong with output increasing 15% year on year, in line with market expectations.
For the period, the Group expects to deliver electricity of circa 192 GWh (2012: 167 GWh).
This increase reflects the contribution of the 11MW coal mine methane ("CMM") facility at Maltby Colliery acquired in May 2013 which is performing ahead of plan. Alkane opened its 23rd site at the former Prince of Wales Colliery, Pontefract in December and this 2MW facility is an example of our organic roll out of new capacity from our existing licence acreage.
Electricity pricing has remained stable over recent months with an expected average base load price of circa £53/MWh in the year to 31 December 2013 (2012: £52/MWh). As at 31 December 2013, approximately 59% of the Group's expected 2014 output is contracted at an average price of £53/MWh.
The Power Response operations, which are connected to mains gas, run peak winter load and offer Short Term Operating Reserve ("STOR") facilities to the National Grid. The overall STOR market is growing and in response to this we are adding to our engine capacity in this sector. Alkane has continued to improve its service performance which together with growth in the market has meant that we have seen Power Response revenue more than doubling compared with 2012.
The Board expects that the results for the year ended 31st December 2013 will be in line with market expectations.
CEO, Neil O'Brien, said:
"Alkane continues to invest in new facilities as the UK Electricity market faces an increased risk of an energy gap over the coming years. 2013 has seen the successful integration of the Maltby acquisition and improved performance from our Power Response sites. It has been our 10th successive year of output growth and we remain confident of future prospects."
Results for the year ended 31st December 2013 will be published on 12th March 2014.
kayha - 06 Feb 2014 11:45 - 366 of 377
LISTEN: Neil O'Brien, CEO of Alkane Energy, discusses the acquisition of 10MW Power Response site
Click here to listen
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js8106455 - 13 May 2014 08:53 - 367 of 377
Alkane Energy (ALK) - Agreement with Egdon Resources to transfer of onshore shale assets for shares
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black bird - 13 May 2014 20:34 - 368 of 377
ticks all of my boxes have profit every year 10% I see honest reporting I like it
js8106455 - 07 Jul 2014 14:54 - 369 of 377
Listen: Alkane Energy (ALK) - Notice of results and trading update
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js8106455 - 17 Jul 2014 11:19 - 370 of 377
js8106455 - 24 Sep 2014 11:47 - 371 of 377
Alkane Energy - Wins National Grid Contracts, whats next? Click the link to hear more
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/127396/
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js8106455 - 21 Jan 2015 12:08 - 372 of 377
js8106455 - 11 Mar 2015 10:33 - 373 of 377
Bullshare
- 20 Mar 2015 16:36
- 374 of 377
Shares Investor Evenings is going to Manchester, we will showcase four leading companies bringing them together in one room for one evening only.
Directors present their latest plans regarding development and growthAn opportunity to talk directly to the companies and personally put forward your questionsThe chance to network with other attendees over drinks and canapés - private investors, wealth managers, private client brokers, fund managers and financial institutionsThe evening exposes investors to companies across various sectors. Perfect for existing investors as well as those looking for new investment opportunities.
Date:Tuesday 31st March 2015
Venue:Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PX
Event Timings:| 18.00 | Registration and coffee | |
| 18.30 | Presentations • Neil O'Brien, CEO - Alkane Energy (ALK:AIM) • Andrew Newland, CEO - Angle (AGL:AIM) • Dr Satu Vainikka, Chief Executive Officer - Valirx (VAL:AIM) • Martin Perrin, Chief Financial Officer - Vipera (VIP:AIM) | |
| 20.30 | Drinks reception and canapés | |
| 21.30 | Close |
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place!
Alkane Energy (ALK:AIM)
 | Alkane Energy is one of the UK’s fastest growing independent power generators. The Company operates mid-sized 'gas to power' electricity plants providing both predictable and fast response capacity to the grid. Alkane now has a total of 140MW of installed generating capacity and an electricity grid capacity of 160MW. |
Angle (AGL:AIM)
 | ANGLE plc is a specialist medtech company listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market (AGL.L). ANGLE's lead product is the Parsortix micro-fluidic cell separation device, which can capture very rare circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in cancer patient blood – even when there is less than one CTC in one billion healthy cells. In December 2013, ANGLE secured CE Mark regulatory authorisation for the clinical market in 2013 and FDA approval is planned for 2014. The primary application is the capture of circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in patient blood for: • Early detection of cancer;• Personalised cancer treatment;• Monitoring of cancer patients during treatment; and• Post-treatment monitoring of cancer patients in remission. |
Valirx (VAL:AIM)
 | Valirx Plc is an oncology-focussed Biopharmaceutical Company, developing treatments and diagnostics. Technologies are selected by using rigorous clinical and commercial processes to address unmet market needs. Clinical lead product is VAL201, a peptide for prostate cancer with follow-on indications in ovarian and breast cancers and endometriosis. Product VAL401, is a small molecule reformulation for lung cancers. The Company’s proprietary technology platform, GeneICE, enables selective silencing of rebellious genes’ inappropriate activity. VAL101, the first GeneICE therapeutic, targets and reduces expression of Bcl-2, implicated in about half of cancers. GeneICE extension to neurology and inflammatory diseases will follow. A novel diagnostic, the Nav3 system, detects pre-cancerous, cancerous and metastatic cells in tissue samples even before a tumour forms; indicating potential malignant formation. |
Vipera (VIP:AIM)
 | Vipera is a leading provider of mobile financial services platforms. The Vipera platform provides the easiest, fastest, most cost-effective way to develop and operate mobile data services. Solutions powered by Vipera run today on more than 500,000 phones, on hundreds of mobile networks in many countries. Founded in 2005, Vipera has offices in Zurich, Milan and London. |
black bird - 16 Sep 2015 10:53 - 375 of 377
Alkane bid a give away to cheap , another bad call by directors, they have
a good profit, punters ? I have made very small profit,. BB
a good profit, punters ? I have made very small profit,. BB
LGriffith - 16 Sep 2015 17:18 - 376 of 377
Recommended cash offer for Alkane Energy! Listen to the CEO here!
HARRYCAT
- 16 Sep 2015 17:21
- 377 of 377
Or you could just read the RNS:
"ALKANE ENERGY PLC
SUMMARY
· The Boards of Barbican Bidco Limited ("Barbican") and Alkane Energy Plc ("Alkane") are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Barbican (a company controlled by Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners, L.P. ("BBIP")) for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Alkane (the "Offer").
· Under the terms of the Offer Alkane Shareholders will receive:
for each Alkane Share 36p in cash
· The Offer represents a premium of:
(i) 44.00 per cent. to the Closing Price of 25.00 pence per Alkane Share on 15 September 2015 (being the last Business Day prior to this announcement); and
(ii) 59.50 per cent. to the average Closing Price per Alkane Share of approximately 22.57 pence over the six month period ended 15 September 2015 (being the last Business Day prior to the date of this announcement).
· The Offer values the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Alkane at approximately £61.37 million (assuming the exercise of all outstanding options).
· Barbican is a new company incorporated in England and Wales that has been formed for the purpose of making the Offer.
· The Alkane Directors, who have been so advised by Altium, consider the terms of the Offer to be fair and reasonable. In providing advice to the Alkane Directors, Altium has taken into account the commercial assessment of the Alkane Directors. Altium is providing independent financial advice to the Alkane Directors for the purpose of Rule 3 of the Code.
· Accordingly, the Alkane Directors intend to recommend unanimously that Alkane Shareholders accept the Offer, as they have irrevocably undertaken to do in respect of their entire beneficial holdings.
"ALKANE ENERGY PLC
SUMMARY
· The Boards of Barbican Bidco Limited ("Barbican") and Alkane Energy Plc ("Alkane") are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Barbican (a company controlled by Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners, L.P. ("BBIP")) for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Alkane (the "Offer").
· Under the terms of the Offer Alkane Shareholders will receive:
for each Alkane Share 36p in cash
· The Offer represents a premium of:
(i) 44.00 per cent. to the Closing Price of 25.00 pence per Alkane Share on 15 September 2015 (being the last Business Day prior to this announcement); and
(ii) 59.50 per cent. to the average Closing Price per Alkane Share of approximately 22.57 pence over the six month period ended 15 September 2015 (being the last Business Day prior to the date of this announcement).
· The Offer values the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Alkane at approximately £61.37 million (assuming the exercise of all outstanding options).
· Barbican is a new company incorporated in England and Wales that has been formed for the purpose of making the Offer.
· The Alkane Directors, who have been so advised by Altium, consider the terms of the Offer to be fair and reasonable. In providing advice to the Alkane Directors, Altium has taken into account the commercial assessment of the Alkane Directors. Altium is providing independent financial advice to the Alkane Directors for the purpose of Rule 3 of the Code.
· Accordingly, the Alkane Directors intend to recommend unanimously that Alkane Shareholders accept the Offer, as they have irrevocably undertaken to do in respect of their entire beneficial holdings.
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