Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
LIOS Technology enters Canadian High Temperature DTS applications after agreemen …
Cologne, 06 September 2011 - LIOS Technology GmbH has signed a long-term agreement with Opsens Inc. Combining the two complementary well monitoring technologies complying temperature and pressure measurements from two leading suppliers of fibre optic based measurement systems contributed to the successful installation of their High Temperature solution into already several projects in Canada.
The benefit of this alliance is to combine complementary well surveillance solutions and apply the advanced concept…
First "smart home" technology on show at Smart Homes 2011 in Amsterdam in Octobe …
The first examples of 'smart home' energy management technology will be showcased at the upcoming Smart Homes 2011 conference in Amsterdam in October. Says Smart Homes 2011's project director Anthony Pohl: "having a 'smart home' means you are able to control your heating, lighting, security, smart appliances and manage your energy consumption, even when you are away from the home, increasing your comfort, convenience and lifestyle. …
"Green Power" for the Romani in Transylvania
Phaesun supports students initiative SIFE with electrification of Romani settlements in Romania
Memmingen, 05.09.2011 Solar energy distributors Phaesun GmbH from Memmingen/Germany have accomplished the "Green Power" project in August 2011 together with the initiative "Students in Free Enterprise" (short: SIFE) launched by the University of Regensburg. The project supports the Romani population in Romania providing 30 households in the villages Rosia, Nou and Daia in Transylvania with PicoPV systems for off-grid…
SGS to Participate in China International Nuclear Power Equipment Exhibition 201 …
SGS will be present at the China International Nuclear Power Equipment Exhibition 2011 (CINE) in Beijing, China on September 19-21, 2011. During the event, SGS will showcase a wide range of services for the nuclear sector at stand T17.
From September 19-21, 2011, the China International Nuclear Power Equipment Exhibition 2011 (CINE) presents a perfect occasion for SGS Industrial Services to showcase its wide portfolio of services for the nuclear power…
Oerlikon Solar launches its new record-breaking module
Trubbach (Switzerland), September 5, 2011 Today, Oerlikon Solar is launching a new record-breaking module with 154 (peak) watts (W) of stabilized module output and 10.8% efficiency. This represents an increase of 8% over the previous peak value. The record module will be ready for use on Oerlikon Solar's existing ThinFabTM lines by early 2013. This is when customers will also be able to manufacture it themselves, resulting in considerably lower…
Pre-Bid Meeting for 350 MW Solar PV Project Bids under JNNSM Phase I Batch II co …
New Delhi, September 05, 2011 – Pre-Bid meeting for Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission Phase I Batch II of 350 MW through NVVN was held on Friday. This meeting was attended by prominent people of the Solar Industry in India, who interfaced with Government officials to discuss about and give suggestions regarding the RfS Document, PPA Document and other rules set forth by the officials for the upcoming bids.
The meeting…
Deutsche Telekom's Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad to speak about standards and sm …
ICT will be the key to resolving important questions facing our society, such as the energy revolution, says Deutsche Telekom SVP Strategic Market Energy, Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad. She is part of the high-level line-up of speakers at this year's Metering Billing/CRM Europe taking place in Amsterdam from 4-6 October.
ICT the putty holding it together
Mrs Riedmann de Trinidad says her vision for the energy industry is that…
Quality Standard of the Network of Excellence DERlab for Outdoor Tests Allows Re …
At a workshop of the conference of the International Solar Energy Society in Kassel, Germany, leading research institutes from Europe and the USA adopted a new draft for an outdoor test standard for photovoltaic modules yesterday. Using this standard, the project partners of the Network of Excellence DERlab (Distributed Energy Resources Laboratory) internationally unify long-term measurements of solar modules under real conditions.
Until 20 September, DERlab will be accepting comments. At…
Phono Solar at the 26th EU PVSEC 2011 Exhibition in Hamburg
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition EU PVSEC 2011 will take place at the start of September in Hamburg, Germany. This year’s 26th season is a highly expected event by the international photovoltaic industry. The exhibition is taking place in Hamburg from Sep. 5th to 8th, 2011.
Last year this exhibition took place in Valencia, Spain and was attended by more than 38 thousand visitors from all corners of…
SOLIVIA SOLAR INVERTERS FROM DELTA - NOW APPLICABLE FOR THE GROWING UK MARKET
The solar inverter manufacturer Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH is entering the UK PV market, focusing on residential installations. The string inverter models SOLIVIA 2.5, 3.0 and 3.3 EU G3 with an output power ranging between 2.5 and 3.3 kW will be available from September on.
The class B type solar inverters are especially recommended for residential installations due to really low electromagnetic radiation levels and therefore minimal impact on home…
Africa Energy Week – Three Different Focal Points, One Conference
Africa’s development in oil and gas has significantly increased over the last few years; Ghana’s Jubilee field, first discovered in 2007, is now producing 70,000 barrels a day and may climb to 120,000 by the end of the year. With much of its oil for export, the country’s economic growth is climbing at a rapid rate, and many are looking to follow suit. Local content has since been a hot…
3R Technology Opening Larger Facility
3R Technology, an electronics recycling and remarketing company based in Seattle, WA is relocating to a larger facility at 5511 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108.
The new 12,000 sqft facility will host a more spacious and customer-friendly showroom and inventory area, increased processing capacity and a completely contained and secure video-monitored data destruction room.
3R Technology provides IT Asset resale and disposition for companies ranging small business to Fortune 1000. Its…
Baker Hughes sees uncon gas market grow primarily in Poland in short-term
Baker Hughes unconventional gas expert Adrian Topham says he sees the European unconventional gas market develop primarily in Poland in the next 12 months, "through steady exploration and appraisal, but with a few wells in other countries." He says these wells will be high cost data wells and not sustainable cost development wells.
As part of Baker Hughes' Reservoir Development Services, Adrian Topham is part of a high-level line-up of…
Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo in October as multi-million smart meter roll …
"We are living in interesting times in the energy market in Brazil", says Adriano Rehder, the project director of the annual Metering Latin America, which will once again unite utilities, smart metering and smart grids experts, regulators and global technology giants in Sao Paulo from 25-27 October. This is the same month that Brazil's energy regulator Aneel will announce the first of two regulations regarding the implementation of smart…
Offering engineering & consultancy services, project planning services
Hallmark Technical Services Private Limited, Pune is delighted to announce the launch of its website hallmark-project.com/ that will be of tremendous value to our customers. The company, is one of the most reputed Consultancy Services, has stepped forward to unveil its ultimate goal to make business as simple as a click through its comprehensive website. The new site offers detail product information, contact information, user-friendly product navigation with comprehensive information…
FloaTEC at Pre-Salt Brazil: we have great ambitions to have a key role in deepwa …
The Brazilian pre-salt shows the industry's continued ability to adapt to new challenges and come up with new and innovative solutions to find and extract oil in new areas, says Eric H. Namtvedt, President of FloaTEC, a deepwater floating production systems producer. He is joining a high-level line-up of industry experts at the upcoming Pre-Salt Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro from 26-28 September when international oil and gas…
Waste King recycles High Street retailer’s batteries
The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has won the contract to recycle heavy duty batteries from the IT systems of a major High Street retailer.
Glenn Currie, Waste King’s managing director, said: “This particular retailer is renewing some of its systems. This means that it needs not only to dispose of these batteries but also needs this process to done completely in accordance with the current Hazardous Waste…
Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand in Sydney in November to look at global …
Australia and New Zealand's top utility professionals will meet in Sydney in November to explore new ways to improve reliability, quality and security of water and electricity supply in a cost-efficient and customer-friendly way. This year's Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand conference and exhibition will particularly focus on smart metering and smart grids developments and feature real life practical insights based on recent trial results and lessons learnt…
Microhydro project database to be launched at Hydropower Africa in September
A database detailing all microhydro installations in Eastern and Southern Africa will be launched at the upcoming Hydropower Africa conference and exhibition in Johannesburg from 19-23 September. The web-based database will show current developments and provide information while hydropower industry professionals will also be able to update content.
The driving force behind this project is microhydro expert Wim Jonker Klunne, who is a senior researcher: Rural Energy…
DLG confirms ammonia resistance of WINAICO solar modules
Creglingen, 29.08.2011 – The polycrystalline module series WINAICO WSP by the Taiwanese module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd. has passed the FokusTest “Ammonia Resistance” of the German Agricultural Society (Deutsche Landwirtschaftsgesellschaft e.V., or DLG) and has received the DLG quality seal for the WINAICO WSP-2xxP6.
Livestock farming can release emissions through smell, ammonia and dust particles. According to the DLG, more than 90 percent of ammonia emissions come from…
“Libya’s new government will remember those who supported it and also those who …
The Libyan National Transitional Council will undoubtedly favour companies from those countries that have supported it and French and British companies could do particularly well during the country’s economic reconstruction. This is according to Charles Gurdon who is the Managing Director of the London-based Menas Associates risk consultancy firm. Gurdon does not, however, think that the new Libyan government will refrain from doing business with countries that failed…
Air Conditioning Is A Winner All Year Round
A huge misconception on the part of many consumers in the UK is that air conditioning is a device which gives relief only from the heat of the summer. This misconception probably comes from the fact that air conditioning is not the ‘norm’ is most British homes and therefore not a lot is known about the workings of these systems.
Air conditioning units can also provide a warmer environment during the…
Portable Air Conditioning Is A Saviour in the Summer Heat
Portable air conditioning has to be a saviour in the Summer heat and, as year after year, health officials release public warnings for the anticipated heat wave in the summer months everyone is in search of cooling solutions to help keep cool.
Portable air conditioners stand out as a quick and affordable solution, more importantly with minimum fuss and cost effective prices, portable air conditioning units are a convenient solution for…
ExxonMobil to address European Unconventional Gas Summit in Krakow next month
Two senior ExxonMobil executives are heading up a high-level panel of industry experts at the upcoming European Unconventional Gas Summit in Krakow from 28-29 September. Public acceptance and assurance of the safety of the unconventional gas industry are just some of the market challenges that will be discussed.
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Jim Johnston, Board Member, ExxonMobil Exploration & Production, Poland will be opening the conference on Wednesday, 28 September with a presentation…
Biomass Fuel And Technology – New Ventures In Bihar
Bihar State Government is all set to step on to new measures to check quality of services in the state. In order to ensure uninterrupted electricity services, the state is about to set up the first biomass-based power plant. And on the other hand, in terms of Public Distribution System, Gaya District of Bihar has taken a step further to ensure safety and security to the people. With the help…
Local Governments Support Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas Conference
London (17 July 2011): Supported by the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources – Kurdistan, Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas will take place in Erbil on the 13-15 November 2011.
The summit will be opened by H.E. Dr Barahm Salih, Prime Minister of Kurdistan and H.E. Dr Ashti Hawrami, Minister of Natural resources as well as Iraqi Prime Minister Representatives and the members of the…
FPL Offers Education Funding for Back to School
Enrichment opportunities available for teachers and classrooms throughout
FPL’s service territory for the 2011-12 school year
JUNO BEACH, Fla. – As students and teachers return to their classrooms for the school year, Florida Power & Light Company offers new opportunities for classroom funding to support STEM subjects -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
For the 2011-2012 school year, FPL has expanded its annual FPL Renewable Energy Teacher Grants program, which offer teachers…
Jenoptik to Introduce Further Developed Infrared Disk Lasers for Crystalline Pho …
Jenoptiks’ Lasers & Material Processing division presents its novelty in the field of laser sources for solar cell processing at the leading European trade fair of the photovoltaic industry – the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition – in Hamburg, Germany, exhibition hall A1, stand B9, from September 5th to 8th, 2011.
Jenoptiks’ infrared disk laser with independently adjustable laser parameters for the photovoltaics
With the consequent further development of…
New NOC heads to gather for North Africa Oil & Gas Summit in Madrid
For the first time since the crisis in North Africa, new leaders of regional national oil companies (NOCs) will meet in Madrid for the 6th annual North Africa Oil & Gas Summit, from 26-27 October to talk about investment in the oil and gas industry in the region. Some 350 oil and gas industry experts are expected to gather for the event and the agenda includes discussions of…
New scale control filters from 3M Treat 40 Per Cent More Water in Standard-Sized …
Bracknell, UK, 22 August 2011 – 3M, the diversified technology company, has announced production availability of its new water filters for hardness reduction in drinks-vending machines, commercial coffee makers, steamers and steam arms. ScaleGard Pro H+ water filters from 3M’s Purification Division can treat up to 40 per cent more water per cartridge compared to conventional resin filters, delivering equal performance with potential savings for businesses by extending the filter…
A new water reservoir is operating in Mozambique thanks to the Gonarezhou Transf …
The employees of the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park are renovating a worn out drinking water reservoir as part of the Community Development Program in Mozambique. Many Africans have a difficult time getting to drinking water, in some cases they cannot get to it at all. This is why they are often forced to drink polluted and unsanitary water and that often leads to serious illnesses. Unsanitary water is dangerous especially for…
Japanese Man Invents Machine That Converts Plastic Trash Into Oil
The machine produced in various sizes, for both industrial and home uses, can easily transform a kilogram of plastic waste into a liter of oil, using about 1 kW•h of electricity but without emitting CO2 in the process. The machine uses a temperature controlling electric heater instead of flames, processing anything from polyethylene or polystyrene to polypropylene (numbers 2-4). 1 kg of plastic produces one liter of oil, which costs…
IGU, AGIT and New South Wales Govt Welcomes Australia Gas 2011 to Sydney
Australia Gas 2011 is the first international strategic gas conference to be held in Australia and is co-hosted by the International Gas Union (IGU) and the CWC Group. This new conference has the endorsement of the Australia Gas Industry Trust (AGIT), Australia’s representative of the IGU, and the New South Wales Government and runs from 31 October – 2 November 2011 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney.
Australia…
Expanding Market For Portable Air Conditioners
The British are generally ill-equipped for high temperatures and with our erratic climate the British population is becoming more interested in products to improve their lifestyle and working environment. As a result of this the market for portable air conditioners is expanding and gives a new growth opportunity for this specialist industry.
As the use of air conditioning continues to expand and temperatures continue to rise, consumers are increasingly becoming aware…
RAFI conducts Leave No Trace Trainors Training
The Kool Adventure Camp of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) conducted a Leave No Trace (LNT) Outdoor Ethics Trainors Backpacking program last June 20-23 in the Central Cebu Protected Landscape covering Barangays Taptap and Tabunan in Cebu City and Barangay Magsaysay in Balamban, Cebu.
This is the first LNT Trainors Course to be held in the Philippines as sanctioned by the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics based in Boulder, Colorado,…
Easy to integrate and ready to use charging control units for cost-effective cha …
The new SGM PilotBox from INSYS icom offers a compact and flexible charging control unit that not only can be used in simple wall boxes but also in intelligent charging station systems or car park systems. The space-saving, compact design combined with detachable screw terminals and DIN rail mounting allow for quick and easy installation. The maximum permissible charging current can be defined in a simple and flexible manner by…
International Gas Union, Australian Gas Industry Trust and New South Wales Gover …
Australia Gas 2011 is the first international strategic gas conference to be held in Australia and is co-hosted by the International Gas Union (IGU) and the CWC Group. This new conference has the endorsement of the Australia Gas Industry Trust (AGIT), Australia’s representative of the IGU, and the New South Wales Government and runs from 31 October – 2 November 2011 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney.
Australia…
SolarMax 330TS-SV receives BDEW unit certificate
Most powerful central inverter of Sputnik Engineering meets the criteria of the BDEW Medium-Voltage Directive.
Biel, 18 August 2011: Newly commissioned grid-coupled inverters equipped with a direct medium-voltage connection in Germany must demonstrate their compliance with the directive “Generator plants on the medium-voltage network” by means of a unit certificate of the BDEW (German Association of Energy and Water Industries). The SolarMax central inverter 330TS-SV has now received this certificate. Evaluation…
1 Billion Smart Meters by 2020
A smart meter is an energy meter which keeps detailed statistics on usage, but it can also be used for electricity, gas and water. Additionally, some smart meters can also perform tele-metering, in which they communicate remotely with the utility company. Several countries are using smart meter technology, and many manufacturers of meters offer smart meters containing different features.
Depending on the smart meter, it may be possible for the utility…
Jordan Cove Confirms Support for World LNG Series: Asia Pacific Summit 2011
Jordan Cove Confirms Support for World LNG Series: Asia Pacific Summit 2011
Jordan Cove, the company behind the emerging Jordon Cove Energy Project, has confirmed its support for the upcoming World LNG Series: Asia Pacific Summit being held from 19-21 September 2011 in Singapore.
The Jordan Cove Energy Project is an emerging project that involves building a receiving facility for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Coos Bay, Oregon, and is the…
Condition Monitoring Services is now a distributor of Fluke Thermal Imagers
Condition Monitoring Services Inc. is now distributing the popular Ti line of Fluke Thermal Infrared cameras. Along with matching any advertised price for these units, onsite delivery and setup support is included in the cost.
By offering an onsite demonstration and training session upon purchase, plant managers can rest assured that all personnel is adequately prepared to utilize the Fluke unit for maximum efficiency. Units range from low-cost starter cameras…
Remote tribe missing in Brazil
Concerns for the safety of one of the last remote tribes in the world are growing, after drug traffickers reportedly attacked a guard posted to protect their land.
There has been no sign of the tribe after the gang of heavily armed men entered Western Brazil not far from the Peruvian border and officials have expressed their concern, after finding a broken arrow in one of the men’s backpacks.
According…
Unleashing the Potential of Iraq’s Oil & Gas Projects
Due to the lack of investment in developing Iraq’s oil sector during the old regime, pipelines lack capacity and are corroded, ports need redeveloping, refineries need to be upgraded to increase supply, mines cleared, power supply is irregular and an increase in water supply is crucial.
Iraq has the fourth largest oil reserves in the world and oil exports account for 96% of the country’s economy. Since the signing of…
IIM Lucknow launches the "Centre of Excellence for Business Sustainability" (CEB …
Press Release
17th, August 2011
IIM Lucknow launches the "Centre of Excellence for Business Sustainability" (CEBS)
Centre aims to be a leading academic centre of excellence in ensuring Sustainable Development by helping businesses shift from shareholder value creation to stakeholder value creation paradigm
IIM Lucknow announces the setting up of "The Centre of Excellence for Business Sustainability (CEBS)". The centre will be a multidisciplinary, collaborative body of experts committed to provide support to businesses…
New BTEC Webinar Focuses on Public Perception of Biomass Energy
August 16, 2011 - Washington, D.C. Registration is now open for the webinar, "Public Perceptions of Biomass Thermal Energy: Identifying Sentiment, Overcoming Challenges," on Tuesday, August 30th at 1 PM ET. Participants will hear from three speakers as they share research, findings, and first-hand experience on the public's perception of biomass thermal energy. This is the eighth webinar in a 14-part series hosted by the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC),…
Free Electricity from Decentralized Power Producer
While energy prices continue to rise at an unprecedented pace, one decentralized power producer attempts to break this trend. At least for a little while. omniwatt is a Duesseldorf, Germany headquartered company with subsidiaries in London, Ontario, Canada and Massachusetts, USA. The company is currently offering its expertise to utilize otherwise unused energy resources to generate electric energy without cost. And it even promises to offer up to 1 year…
The Prepaid utility feature: Accurate information – best decisions
Sustaining the ability of payment
Paderborn (Germany), 16 August 2011: The complementary aspects of cost reduction and revenue enhancement promise utilities a multitude of new opportunities. One of them is pre-paid utility usage. There are obvious benefits for utilities to employ prepaid electricity for non credit-worthy customers as well as advantages for the customer. Orga Systems, #1 choice for real-time charging and billing, offers these services with its SmartEnergy Suite, powered…
New products on trial to help control birds and rats
A Surrey-based company is making sure it stays one step ahead in the war against pest birds and rats.
With calls about bird problems from customers across London and the South East on the increase, Cleankill staff jumped at the chance to trial a revolutionary new product. The special gel is placed in small saucers on landing spots and appears to be on fire when pigeons and seagulls view it from…
Macro Sensors LVDTs Now Certified For Use On General Electric Gas Turbines
US-based sensor manufacturer Macro Sensors is now an approved LVDT supplier for General Electric (GE) gas turbines. The LVDTs are implemented for position measurement on governor valves, throttle valves, reheat/stop valves, interceptor valves, and many other control valves.
While Macro Sensors has been certified for use on GE steam turbines for years, the company expanded its sensor certifications to include ATEX and CSA approval to be included on GE…
JMA Pilani Rajasthan Celebrates Go Green Van Mahotsav 2011
The importance of trees in purifying the air, as natural resources, maintaining the ecological balance, preventing soil erosion, as medicines, habitats for faunal species, providing nutrients to the soil etc need not be over emphasized. The first ever national awakening to the necessity of planting trees and attempts at tree rehabilitation in India came in July 1947, with a successful tree plantation drive in Delhi.
With Southwest monsoon embracing the…
