Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
BacTech Awarded Contract to Clean Up Snow Lake Arsenopyrite Stockpile
Toronto, Canada, April 27, 2011 - BacTech Environmental Corporation (“BacTech” or the “Company”, CNSX: BAC) today announced that it has been awarded the contract by the Mines Branch of the Manitoba Department of Innovation, Energy and Mines, to remediate a stockpile of arsenopyrite concentrate located in the community of Snow Lake. The contract is subject to negotiating a suitable agreement between BacTech and the Manitoba government. BacTech has proposed…
Iraq Petroleum 2011: Conference & Interactive Workshop 12‐14 July 2011, The Land …
Following the announcement by the Iraqi Ministry of Oil that 12 exploration blocs, including the first sea exploration bloc, will be tendered in next year’s auction and alongside the current influx of hundreds of companies to Iraq, the development of its oil and gas industries look set to continue.
The latest edition of CWC’s Iraq Petroleum conference in July, therefore, will focus on the upstream opportunities and the next phase of…
New Product at Intersolar Europe: Handbook for Press Relations in the Solar Sect …
Cologne, 26 April 2011. The Press Agency Krampitz is publishing a handbook for press relations in the solar sector. The reference work contains numerous check lists on media relations. Comprehensive chapters are dedicated to the tools of press relations, the development and implementation of PR strategies, and exemplary campaigns. In addition to giving special tips for press relations within the solar sector, the authors think out of the box and…
Italian agricultural company invests into photovoltaics
SolarMax inverters feed the current from four systems into the public network
Biel, 26th April 2011. Experts from South Tyrolean electrical engineers Elpo have installed 4 photovoltaic systems for the agricultural company Cereals Docks at two of their sites near Venice. Since last summer, more than 15,000 polychrystaline solar modules have generated a peak output of three megawatts of solar power. In order to realise this power Elpo have used approved…
IGBT module tops the competition in current density: 4.9 A/cm² for 3-level inver …
Nuremberg, 27 April 2011 - Semikron presents its newest MiniSKiiP IGBT power semiconductor module, which is now also available in 3-level topology. The new module boasts a rated current of 4.9 A/cm², the highest rated current per unit of area in comparison to competitor products, and one phase leg per module, enabling the development of compact inverters with output power of up to 85 kVA. The MiniSKiiP is characterised by…
New Bio-Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Gas Temperature Probe: Foul Proof and Long-Life
The Sensor Connection introduces the EGT Diesel Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor featuring an enclosed foul proof probe tip that permits operation in bio-fuel and diesel engine applications. Manufactured in the U.S. from high temperature Inconel and 316SS, this type K thermocouple can withstand extreme conditions, making it ideal for use in R&D and testing as well as in various applications within the agricultural, marine, automotive/racing industries (truck engine management systems,…
Refinery and petrochemical integration a necessity says KNPC’s Bakhit Al Rashidi …
Refinery and petrochemical integration is not just an option, but a necessity, says Bakhit Al Rashidi, Deputy Managing Director, Planning and Local Marketing, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). The largest refiners in the region, including KNPC, will be part of the high-level industry line-up at the upcoming Middle East Downstream Week, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 8-11 May.
KNPC’s Dr Al Rashidi says regarding integration: …
PhonoSolar a PhonoWind at the 7th International Congress and Exhibition in Bulga …
The 7th International Congress and Exhibition focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources took place on April 13th to 15th 2011 in Sophia, Bulgaria. People interested in renewable energy sources had an opportunity to get familiarized with innovative technologies and processes, make new business contacts with the representatives of prominent international companies and also the opportunity to attend some conferences and discussions from the field.
The international exhibition also offered…
NobleCure® – new UV LED solution for printing applications
Ultraviolet light is used in innovative printing and curing applications. Space requirement and weight are important features, in particular in compact plants. UV LEDs are a space-saving and efficient option to equip printing systems.
Heraeus Noblelight is a leading manufacturer of special light sources and closely cooperates with system manufacturers and final customers to develop customer-optimised solutions for industrial processes. When Heraeus invented the quartz glass mercury lamp in…
Shell Foundation Outlines New and Successful Approach to tackle Indian Developme …
Shell Foundation Outlines New and Successful Approach
to tackle Indian Development Challenges at Scale
From traditional philanthropy to ‘enterprise-based’ solutions
New Delhi, April 19, 2011: Shell Foundation has launched its ‘Enterprise Solutions to Scale’ in India with an additional publication summarising the Foundation’s experience in India. The documents show how the organisation’s journey around creating scalable, cost efficient and sustainable solutions to key development challenges in India. Shell Foundation’s enterprise based approach…
Six Thousand Million Dollar Plant Project To Be Launched In Qatar
25th April’2011: In the month of July 2004, the Qatar Shell GTL Limited (Shell) and the Qatar Petroleum signed the Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) for Pearl Gas-to-Liquids (GTL). The Pearl Gas to-Liquids (GTL) Plant Project will be responsible for the enhancement of upstream gas production amenities & services as well as an onshore GTL plant that will manufacture 140,000 barrels per day (bpd) of GTL products. It will…
Way To Transform Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan Observes World Earth Day
Our generation passeth away and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever – Bible1.4. The importance of the day comes from the Native American Proverb - We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. India has emerged as a decisive environmental, social, economic and political power. Education is the key component of any environmental initiative, as it provides for sustainability and…
National Trust encourages Government to protect coasts and seascapes
National Trust has joined campaign groups in an effort to encourage the Government to recognise Britain's coasts and seascapes as more than just a view.
More than sixty years after laws were passed to protect Britain's landscapes the UK Government and devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland need to extend the same protection to the UK's seascapes, campaign groups are urging.
Phil Dyke, coast and marine adviser at the National…
Phonosolar presented at the International Ecotec 2011 Exhibition
The International Ecotec 2011 Exhibition, which focused on green technologies, environmental protection and photovoltaic and other alternative systems, took place on April 7th to 10th 2011 in Athens, Greece.
PhonoSolar Technologies Switzerland was again present and it was showing its visitors an extensive exhibit of PhonoSolar products intended for the solar energy market, completed major solar power plant projects and the wind micro turbine product line PhonoWind.
Phono Technologies Switzerland among exhibitors
Phono…
Oil majors bank on optimising technology
Oil companies like ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell and Total increasingly draw on technology for strategic advantage
SINGAPORE (21 April 2011) – These days, oil majors are banking on new technologies to build core competencies and strategic advantage. ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron and ConocoPhilips have pledged US$1 billion (RM3 billion) to construct a containment system with rapid response to deepwater spills following last year’s Deepwater Horizon disaster. Across the board, oil…
The Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference (PGPC) 2011 on Engineering & H …
The Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference (PGPC) on Engineering & High Performance Plastics, organized by Polymerupdate, was an exclusive conference, held on April 14th, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency, Mumbai, India.
PGPC was the perfect meeting place for decision makers of leading companies from the Engineering Plastics industry. The one day multi-session conference had presentations on the latest technological developments as well as industry market trends and the supply-demand scenario in the…
Rain water Harvesting Expert Vijay Kedia Shares his KFP Mission with Passion at …
Water is a basic requirement for all life, yet water resources are facing increasing demands from, and competition among, users. The importance of water is evident from the fact that for this year World Heritage Day on April 18, 2011, the theme chosen is “The Cultural Heritage of Water”. Mr Vijay Kumar Kedia who holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from BITS - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani has…
The All Round Health Benefits Of Air Conditioning
Air conditioning in any form can provide many all-round benefits; simply by circulating the air through an air filter dust, allergens and other micro-organisms are filtered out of the rooms, leaving them healthier and cleaner.
On a hot summers day air conditioning provides bodily comfort and most people choose to use one for their personal comfort and the knock-on effect is the benefit on our health. It is a known…
FREE-FIELD SOLAR POWER PLANTS A SOLUTION THAT ALLOWS POWER TO BE GENERATED FASTE …
The following facts must be considered with regard to current discussions on the accelerated expansion of renewable energies and the associated swift withdrawal from nuclear power:
Consumer cost reduction through free-field solar power plants
As early as next year it will be possible to produce power from free-field solar power plants at the same price level as for offshore wind power plants. From 2013, the power generation costs will be even lower…
The Munich-based Solarschmiede GmbH presents its Warranty Check at the Intersola …
The new service of Solarschmiede GmbH covers assembly and product defects as well as reduced output of a solar power plant during the entire warranty period. The warranty check includes the final plant inspection on location and the laboratory investigaion of individual modules. The result will enable plant operators to enforce claims upon manufacturers and installers before the warranty service period expires. Until now, final plant inspections have only been…
Clarion Events and Global Smart Energy’s Jesse Berst announce knowledge partners …
Clarion Events and GlobalSmartEnergy MD Jesse Berst have entered into a knowledge partnership. This was announced today in Dallas, Texas, during the annual Metering, Billing/MDM America conference and exhibition, one of Clarion Events’ flagship metering industry events.
“Perfect fit for our business”
Clarion Events’ Chief Executive for Conferences Russell Wilcox says: “We are delighted by the knowledge partnership we have entered into with Jesse in his capacity as…
Sims Recycling Solutions Sponsors College Golf Tournament
For the second year, Sims Recycling Solutions sponsored the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. The seventh annual tournament brought together 15 NCAA Division I top ranked golf teams and 5 of the top 25 college ranked college golfers in the United States to participate in a three day tournament. This is the only college golf tournament linked with any rock band. The rock band associated is Hootie and…
Macro Sensors Broadens Line of Economical, User-Friendly LVDT Signal Conditioner …
Macro Sensors (macrosensors.com) broadens its EAZY-CAL™ MMX Series of Mini-Module LVDT Signal Conditioners with a 4-20mA output model that supports process control and factory automation applications often requiring longer cable runs. This user-friendly, single channel signal conditioner is also available with a low noise 0-10V DC output.
To reduce noise and to eliminate voltage drops in analog voltage signals, the market place has adopted an analog current (4-20mA) output…
The international Pipeline Technology Conference 2011 also concerns itself with …
After the opening of the 6th Pipeline Technology Conference during the HANNOVER MESSE 2011 by EITEP President Dr. Klaus Ritter, the DVGW Vice President and former E.ON Ruhrgas member of the board Dr. Jürgen Lenz explained the DVGW-concept for the potential use of excess current from wind and photovoltaic plants for the production of hydrogen. The hydrogen may be added to natural gas, stored via available capacities in the existing…
Thai Energy minister Dr Wannarat Channukul to open Clean Power Asia in Bangkok i …
Thailand’s minister of Energy, Dr Wannarat Channukul, will deliver the welcome address at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok in June, when global power industry professionals, regional regulators, financiers and investors and technology providers will gather for the largest regional power conference and exhibition that will focus on both renewable and cleaner fossil power.
Untapped renewable potential
“It is clear that Southeast Asia offers large potential for renewable energy sources, most…
Speakers Corner Proudly Presents Sustainability Speakers
In the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, and with topical environmental issues confronting every sector in business, corporate events are increasingly seeking after dinner speakers to elucidate on the subject. Speakers Corner proudly presents a prolific catalogue of outstanding speakers specialising in social responsibility (CSR), environmentalism, sustainability and conservationism.
Noreena Hertz, Lucy Siegle, Kate Humble, Melissa Sterry and Rachel Armstrong are five women for whom sustainability has become a…
MWM Gas Gensets for British Water Suppliers
Mannheim, April 15, 2011
Edina UK, distribution partner of MWM in the United Kingdom, has had a year of major successes in supplying gas-powered generators from Mannheim-based MWM GmbH to the UK Water Utility industry, concluding a multi-year contract with Anglian Water, and numerous projects for Welsh Water, two important UK water suppliers.
The order for Welsh Water comprises the delivery of complete container gensets for four large Advanced Thermal Digestion…
Oil and Gas IQ reveals the top 25 blogs in the Oil & Gas Industry today
Oil & Gas iQ, one of the world's leading online oil and gas communities, has published its annual list of the top 25 oil and gas sector bloggers.
After compiling a comprehensive list of over 200 of the top independent online commentators, Oil & Gas iQ’s global editorial team and influential Advisory Board judged each entry on its merits for depth of content, frequency of updates and, most importantly, the individuality…
Tentec Launches New Bolt Tensioning Tools for Larger Wind Turbines
Tentec, a leading designer and manufacturer of bolt tensioning equipment is pleased to announce an expansion of its Aero range of tools for wind turbines. Ever mindful of the advances in wind turbine construction, equipment available from Tentec now includes tensioners ideally suited for larger bolt diameters. With the addition of these new tools, installation and maintenance engineers can now tension bolt diameters up to M64. Previously, the largest diameter…
FST Industrie GmbH obtains major contract for the construction of GIL components
On behalf of Siemens AG, FST Industrie GmbH provides high-quality assemblies for the power supply and transfer of energy in a Chinese hydroelectric facility.
FST Industrie GmbH has currently received from Siemens AG a bulk order for the supply of welding components for a gas-insulated transmission line (GIL).
The components shall guarantee the power supply and transfer of energy in a giant hydroelectric facility in China. The greatest dam wall in the…
OAPEC's Dr Samir Elkareish says oil crisis must be avoided
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)'s director of Technical Affairs, Dr Samir Elkareish, says effective steps to avoid a future oil crisis must be taken. Dr Elkareish is one of dozens of high-level experts who will address the Middle East Downstream Week in Abu Dhabi from 8-11 May, where NOCs, IOCs, petrochemical producers, refiners, fuels marketers and distributors in addition to independent oil and gas experts and…
The Planet Is Heating Up So We Need To Cool Down
Domestic air conditioning is creeping its way into the UK and there is a marked increase in the purchase of all types of air conditioning and with global warming in the forefront of the news on a regular basis, it is very clear to all that our planet is heating up.
With temperatures on the rise, even in the UK and with summers getting hotter and longer, we are definitely approaching…
XZERES Launches UK Web Site and Online Site Assessment
WILSONVILLE, OR -- 04/07/11 -- XZERES Wind Corporation (OTCBB: XWND), designer, developer and producer of distributed generation, wind power systems for the small wind market (2.5kW-100kW), today announced the launch of its United Kingdom website www.xzeres.co.uk. The new site includes site assessment for England, Scotland and Wales and is a part of the XZERES WindRx™ (www.xzeres.com/buy-direct/wind-report-project) financial analysis platform providing instant access to information about prospective United Kingdom wind turbine…
Tallgrass Creek Resident Elna Ponto Helps to Preserve America's Prairies in Over …
OVERLAND PARK, KS (April 13, 2011) – Tallgrass Creek resident Elna Ponto has been interested and actively involved in preserving nature and protecting the environment for many years. She is a member of the National Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy. Ponto previously lived in Minnesota, where she developed an interest in prairie preservation, a project that she says really ignited her passion for protecting nature.
“There is something different about…
On behalf of Siemens AG, FST Industrie GmbH provides Re-cooling systems to be us …
The assignment involves the supply of systems for the cooling of the power factor correction station, which are used in a FACT System for the Canadian network provider Hydro One in South Ontario.
FST Industrie GmbH is responsible for the complete engineering, construction and manufacturing and also for mounting and commissioning.
FST’s cooling systems consist of a clean water circle with pumps, a water preparation system, heat exchangers, a facilities…
FST Industrie GmbH obtains a further assignment for accessible aluminium enclosu …
Within the scope of a Chinese project assignment, FST Industrie GmbH is responsible for the supply of assemblies, which are used as a part of the so-called FACTS (Flexible Altering Current Transmission System).
The assemblies involve accessible enclosures made of aluminium for a spark gap. These serve for the controlled discharge of serial capacitors on current distribution fields.
Besides consultation on manufacturing-specialized questions in respect of the development and construction…
American Sensor Technologies only EC79 Approved Pressure Sensor Supplier in the …
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (astsensors.com) has obtained 79/2009/EC approval for two pressure ranges of its AST Model AST2000 and Model AST4000 OEM pressure sensors. The approval is a necessary European Community Directive for components and systems intended for installation on hydrogen-powered vehicles.
“This approval allows AST to serve the growing market of hydrogen powered vehicles. We are the only EC79 approved sensor supplier in the world.” - Karmjit Sidhu,…
World Champion MUENCH faces competitors in Magny-Cours
First FIM e-Power International Championship race takes place on April 15th, 2011
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This upcoming Friday the hunt for the FIM International Championship title officially begins in Magny-Cours, France - fortunate suppositions considering MUENCH’s legendary victory on the Circuit de Nevers on September 10th, 2010. Back then team driver Matthias Himmelmann won his first FIM e-power championship race…
Climate Neutral Packing Solutions with Folienprint RAKO GmbH and ClimatePartner
Working with the climate consultancy ClimatePartner, Folienprint RAKO GmbH continues to steadily lead the way toward responsible and sustainable corporate management. Using the CO2 calculator created by ClimatePartner, the company is able to determine the CO2 emissions from packaging and offer customers climate neutral solutions.
The CO2 calculator’s function is based on Folienprint’s CO2 footprint, which reflects the CO2 emitted by the company’s operation. ClimatePartner used this as a basis to…
WINAICO takes off in Great Britain
Creglingen, 13.04.2011 – WINAICO Deutschland GmbH, subsidiary of Taiwan module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd. has launched itself successfully on the British solar energy market.
After the company received the MCS certificate required to sell its mono- and polycrystalline modules of the WSP series in Great Britain early this year, there was no longer anything in the way of its launch onto the British market. The British product…
MCW Energy Group: Share rise by 43% in the first trading month – Canadian oil co …
Trading Volume between 55,000 and 120,000 shares per day in the first month – The highest share price amounts to 0.73 Euro – Modern technology extracts more than 90% of the oil from the mined material without residue – Over 99% of the solvent is recycled – Most of the used heat also recyclable – Gained rights to commercialize environmentally-friendly technology that is uniquely appropriate for Utah oil sands
Shediac, NB,…
Environmental Award Named in Honor of Riderwood Resident Anne Blackburn Presente …
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 12, 2011) – The Conservation Law Foundation’s Clean Water and Healthy Forest (CWRA) program director, Christopher Kilian, has been named the recipient of the 2011 “Anne M. Blackburn Award.” This award, which is named in honor of Riderwood resident and environmental activist Anne Blackburn, is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions over a career that has resulted in singular improvements…
IntraSolar opens the first dedicated Europe-wide shop for Photovoltaics
Complete systems at flat low-level prices
Monchengladbach. April 2011.
Home owners interested in mounting a Photovoltaic System on the rooftops of their houses, had to face a non-transparent jungle of dealers with limited supplies. Wide gaps in pricing of their internet shop retail prices added a certain difficulty for potential customers.
IntraSolar ® finally puts an end to this. With the launch of their web portal at http://intrasolar.com, the specialist for photovoltaic systems…
SUNGREEN SYSTEMS TEAMS WITH MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS USA ON COMMERCIAL- …
SUNGREEN SYSTEMS TEAMS WITH MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS USA ON COMMERCIAL-SCALE PROJECTS
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2011 — As the demand for solar energy continues to rise, two established players in the industry are working together to better serve commercial-scale projects.
SunGreen Systems, Inc., a solar-energy system design-and-installation firm, is now working with Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.’s Photovoltaic Division (Mitsubishi Electric), a part of one of the world’s leading providers…
Coggins International Awarded The DLA Energy BSM-E Formal Training Contract
Coggins International announced today their award of the DLA Energy BSM-E formal training contract—to provide instructional support, course development and support services for the Base Level FuelsManager Defense (FMD) applications, FMD 6.0, FuelsManager Defense Express (FMDE), a web-enabled application, and all associated applications and interfaces, within the BSM-E architecture. The objective of formal instructional support, whether in a classroom or regional environment, is to maintain currency and efficiency of all…
Business Insights: Demand for power storage to grow - New technologies to meet n …
Increasing power demand and a move to renewables will lead to exponential growth in the market for efficient power storage technologies, finds independent market analyst, Business Insights.
Up to 205GW of additional power storage capacity will be required by 2050, according to Business Insights. This will be mainly due to growing intermittencies caused by the rising reliance on renewables as countries’ aspire to achieve power security and reduce carbon emissions.
Paul Marshall,…
Technavio: Increasing Need for Renewable Energy Driving Demand for Geothermal En …
Research conducted by Technavio reveals that the geothermal energy market is expected to grow. The report, which focuses on the global market indicates that the market is currently driven by environmental concerns and a growing need for renewable energy among other factors.
“Rapidly depleting resources and increasing greenhouse emissions have triggered an urgent need to incorporate renewable energy sources. There is an immediate requirement to use alternate forms of energy…
President of AlgaEnergy Shares Insights Ahead of 3rd Algae World Europe, Madrid, …
Summary
Augusto Rodríguez-Villa, President of AlgaEnergy, the Corporate Sponsor & Host of Site Visit for the 3rd Algae World Europe, shares insights on the algae industry, and recounts the company’s experiences from a new algae biotechnology start-up to what it has achieved to date.
In an exclusive 3rd Algae World Europe interview, Augusto Rodríguez-Villa, President of AlgaEnergy said, “AlgaEnergy was first attracted to venture into the algae industry due to the…
Major UK utilities and DECC to discuss smart meter roll outs at Smart Metering U …
E.ON, British Gas, EDF, ESB and RWE nPower will engage with Richard Leyland of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in London in June, discussing the implementation of the new smart meter roll plans during the annual Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference.
Massive project to control and save energy
Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference director, Anthony Pohl, says: “according to the British government’s smart meter roll plans…
CyberOptics Semiconductor To Demo WaferSense® Airborne Particle Sensor at Semico …
CyberOptics Semiconductor will demo its new WaferSense® Airborne Particle Sensor (cyberopticssemi.com/products/wafersense/aps) along other WaferSense wireless metrology devices including the Auto Leveling System and Auto Vibration System, during Semicon West 2011 in Booth No. 2406. CyberOptics’ WaferSense family of products offers a wireless set of measurement solutions for leveling, gapping and teaching semiconductor equipment.
Introduced in January 2011 after a year of beta testing and research, the WaferSense Airborne Particle Sensor…
