Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Colombia Minister of Mines & Energy to Deliver Keynote Address at Colombia Oil & …
As interest from around the world remains strong in the development of the Colombian oil and gas industry, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Dr. Federico Renjifo Vélez and the President of Ecopetrol, Dr. Javier Gutiérrez have confirmed their participation in the Colombia Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition, whereby they will open and welcome industry leaders from over 25 countries.
The Colombia Oil & Gas Summit…
New report explores the potential of India’s Wind power market for 2013
The wind energy is considered as a clean and renewable source of energy. Among all renewable power technologies, wind power is comparatively a mature technology which has tremendous potential for commercialization and mass production of energy.
In India, the wind power generation is one of the fastest growing sectors. In the past, in terms of total wind installations, states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat were the leaders, mainly due…
How Iraq Mega Projects 2013 Continues to Facilitate the Increase of Iraq’s Oil & …
The CWC Group has announced the fourth Iraq Mega Projects Conference and Exhibition will take place 30 September – 2 October 2013 in Dubai, UAE. The event will provide senior professionals, contract holders and the service industry with insights into the specific opportunities and challenges in Iraq's oil and gas field production.
Iraq faces major demands on its oil and gas resources and the collaboration between international and Iraqi stakeholders is…
African Utility Week looks at cost of utilities' non-technical losses
On the last day of January this year, two trains collided outside of Pretoria, the administrative heart of South Africa.
Two people were fatally injured, 19 critically and about 300 – many of whom school children – suffered minor injuries. Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa CEO Mosengwa Mofi said at the time that the most likely cause was the theft of two 25m cables, which disrupted the automated…
CTR to embark on new projects for a better environment
Making alternative energies more efficient and affordable and reducing emissions require investments but are important for our quality of life in the future. It is these key issues that will be the focus of two projects at CTR Carinthian Tech Research’s sensor research centre.
sensor for reducing emissions
As part of the Smart Production research programme, CTR experts will work on developing an exhaust sensor suitable for use at high temperatures.…
From youth competition to film screening
New Energy Husum attracts visitors with interesting fringe events
Husum, 27.02.2013 New Energy Husum, the leading renewable energy trade fair, offers trade and private visitors, job seekers and families numerous informative and entertaining events from 21 to 24 March. The attractive fringe events include the JES! youth competition, a film about the energy transition, and the New Energy Slam speech competition. “The events providing an entertaining insight into the world…
The French market comes into focus for Milk the Sun
Berlin. In the wake of France’s new regulations and feed-in-tariff announcement for renewable energies, the French market has recaptured the attention of international investors and project developers. This development has been mirrored on Milk the Sun, the online marketplace for PV installations and projects. In response to these trends, the platform introduces its website in the French language.
“Thanks to the new legislation regarding promotion of renewable energies, the French solar…
Continent’s eyes on African Utility Week as Eskom’s Brian Dames confirms welcome …
Eskom Chief Executive Brian Dames will once again deliver the keynote address during this year’s opening session of African Utility Week in Cape Town on 14 May. Some 5000 power professionals from all over the continent meet at this event every year at what is the largest utility gathering of its kind in Africa.
African Utility Week’s programme director Claire Volkwyn says: “as the leading African power utility, Eskom’s…
Waste King helps charity get ready for Camilla’s visit
Any impending visitor is enough to make us want to ‘tidy up a bit’ but, when that visitor is a member of the Royal Family, it’s an even more impelling reason for us to get rid of unsightly waste.
So, when HRH the Duchess of Cornwall was about to visit Medical Detection Dogs, a Milton Keynes-based charity that works with researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities, the charity contacted Waste King to…
ALT receives UL for the new ALTLED® PAR30
Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. (ALT) continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with its UL certification for its widely applicable ALTLED® PAR30 LED light bulb, reaching 2,000 lumens of light. This will be good news for current clients, as well as users who haven't quite decided on which LED product to choose, around the world.
ALTLED® PAR 30 can perfectly replace traditional 100W and 120W PAR30s, saving a lot…
Dancing On Ice TV Star Banking on Ice for Renewable Energy Rewards
‘Dancing on Ice’ star Jayne Torvill is not only enjoying huge success on the screen thanks to the immensely popular ITV 1 show, she is also slicing through her energy bills thanks to her decision to install renewable energy heating at her home.
Concerned by uncontrollable rising fuel costs, Olympic gold medallist Jayne installed a ground source heat pump in 2011 replacing her expensive and inefficient gas central heating system. “Our…
BE-Fuelsaver.net: Free energy used successfully
Cham, 26.02.2013, With the BE-Fuelsaver® we're already seeing 'free energy' being used successfully. It's a type of bridge technology that saves fuel and reduces the amount of toxic emissions. The technology was discovered by a team in Austria and has already been sold under the name of the BE-Fuelsaver® more than 50,000 times. The hydro-pump, discovered by Nikola Tesla, and the already widely used solar and wind energy are just…
Controlled Environments within Kardex Remstar Storage Systems
Kardex Remstar has developed industry specific solutions including: temperature controlled units, clean room storage units and dry room storage units. Companies are always looking for opportunities to speed up intralogistics processes and increase productivity in these unique applications.
Storage at Constant Temperatures
Many stored goods are vulnerable to temperature changes. This applies to a very vast range of products, from frozen food articles to hospital supplies to pharmaceutical products, all of…
Waste King takes off after The Eagle has landed
The final of the hit ITV diving show ‘Splash!’ – which saw Eddie, the Eagle, Edwards win in spectacular style – was the signal for Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, to spring into action. Under contract to Two Four Studios, working on behalf of the ITV1 network, Waste King’s operatives cleared the equivalent of six skip loads of waste as the ‘Splash!’ set was broken up.
The…
GeneSiC introduces Silicon Carbide Junction Transistors
Industry’s Most Compelling SiC Switch Solution for High Frequency and High Temperature Applications
GeneSiC Semiconductor, a pioneer and global supplier of a broad range of Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductors today announces the immediate availability of a family of 1700V and 1200 V SiC Junction Transistors. Incorporating high voltage, high frequency and high-temperature capable SiC Junction Transistors will increase conversion efficiency and reduce the size/weight/volume of power electronics. These devices…
Tricen Technologies Moving & Expansion
Port Saint Lucie, FL, February 22, 2013 - Christopher Hale, CEO of Tricen Technologies (tricen.net), a nondestructive testing services company headquartered on the Treasure Coast, has announced that the company has moved into new facilities located at 1071 SW South Macedo Blvd, near the Florida Turnpike and Crosstown Parkway in Port Saint Lucie.
“Tricen’s recent move to its new location provides us with the resources needed for the continuous expansion…
Environmental Assessments – An Important Component of CSR Programs
Companies and industries strongly engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have taken significant steps in their sourcing policies to reduce unethical and inhuman working conditions by controlling their subcontractors along the supply chain. Until now, the primary focus has been on working conditions, but CSR also encompasses environmental concerns as part of a global sustainability approach. In the last few years, environmental concerns have largely been raised by third parties,…
The most powerful TL3 ever – and the most popular
Neckarsulm, 18 February 2013 – Its high performance and wide range of features are making the Powador 60.0 TL3 from KACO new energy, one of the world's largest manufacturers of photovoltaic inverters, a best-seller. Early ordering is recommended.
The engineers at the Germany-based inverter manufacturer KACO new energy have taken the design of the popular Powador 39.0 TL3 to its logical conclusion with the current Powador 60.0 TL3. With an…
African Utility Week to focus on getting investors excited about power projects …
The new GET FiT investment mechanism which brings private and public investors together, the proposed BRICS Bank and China’s funding relationship with Africa are some of the updates featured during the Investment & Finance track of the upcoming African Utility Week conference and expo from 14-15 May in Cape Town. The event brings together more than 5000 power professionals across the entire ecosystem for the African water and power…
Opus Energy is sponsoring the Energy Live Consultancy Awards
Business-to-business energy supplier, Opus Energy, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Industrial & Commercial (I&C) Most Innovative Consultancy category at this year’s Energy Live Consultancy Awards.
The awards, launched this year, aim to recognise the work done by consultants and set a standard for best practice. The entry criteria are challenging and entrants will be judged by an independent panel of experts. Winners will be announced at a ceremony…
OTI Greentech successfully completes expansion funding with Green Gateway Fund a …
- OTI Greentech raises c. CHF 4 million (EUR 3.4 million) for long-term expansion
- Green Gateway Fund has committed total funding of CHF 7.2 million (EUR 6 million), second tranche planned to invest later this year
- Funds will be used to expand business mainly in North America, the Middle East and Russia
- Green Gateway to appoint a Non-Executive Director to the OTI Greentech Board of Directors
Zug, Frankfurt am…
Global Water: Oil & Gas Returns to Dubai on 11-12 June 2013
The CWC Group, UAE Ministry of Environment & Water and the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy this week announced the second Global Water: Oil & Gas Summit 2013 will take place 11-12 June 2013 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Majlis Al Salam, Dubai, UAE.
Water plays a pivotal role in the production of oil and gas in the Middle East and the partnership between these industries is acknowledged as essential to meet…
Tentec Announces New Far Eastern Distributor for Bolt Tensioning and Torque Equi …
Tentec is pleased to announce the appointment of ERIKS Pte Ltd as a distributor of its bolt tensioning equipment and torque wrenches in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The company will be responsible for the sales of Tentec bolt tensioners in all markets including oil and gas, offshore, mining and renewables. Eriks is already well-known within the area, supplying a range of equipment for the industrial marketplace.
“We are delighted to…
Modelling to Design Better Fuel Cells
PUMA MIND, consortium of European and Canadian scientists, is setting out to advance the state of knowledge in designing new tools for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) and bring them closer to technical and economic viability.
Among the problems that need to be solved before fuel cells can become common in the marketplace are increasing the durability of their materials. PEMFCs are very complex nonlinear systems and the project aims…
SGS Introduces Product Carbon Footprint Marks on the Indian Market
As a result of rising consumer awareness, reducing the carbon footprint has become a key focus area for many organizations. A carbon footprint helps to assess the impact people and businesses have on the environment. It measures the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced by different activities. By knowing the carbon footprint of products and the organization, it is easier to develop a carbon reduction and carbon neutral strategy.
Each product…
WINAICO commissions 2.4 MW roof-mounted solar array
More than 10.000 PV modules installed on a roof surface of 17.000 sqm
Creglingen, 05.02.2013 – In the spring of 2012, WINAICO Deutschland GmbH was selected to be the module supplier of a large-scale project in the rural district Abenberg, Bavaria. On a former mushroom factory near Wassermungenau, one of the biggest roof-mounted PV systems in Germany came into operation. In total, 10.260 WINAICO WSP-235P6 modules were installed by the KlarModul…
Nuclear Power Asia Moving to Hanoi, Vietnam in January 2014
Vietnam in advanced stage of developing nuclear power programme
Vietnam is one of the Asian countries actively planning to start a nuclear power programme in the following years. According to the World Nuclear Association, Vietnam intends to build 8 nuclear plants by 2030 and the first of its plants is scheduled to be finished by 2020. With Vietnam being at the heart of regional nuclear developments, the 5th annual Nuclear Power…
Appeal for a grass roots energy transition
Husum’s trade fair boss and energy experts from Schleswig-Holstein show ways to achieve self-sufficiency with renewable energy
Husum, 14.02.2013 Today, Messe Husum organised a press conference in Kiel on the subject of the energy transition at local level. Speakers included Schleswig-Holstein’s energy transition minister Dr Robert Habeck, Husum’s trade fair boss Peter Becker, the spokesman of the German Small Wind Turbine Association Roger Schneider and the marketing director of Energie…
Energiebau to look after Phoenix Solar’s distribution customers
Cologne, 13 February 2013 - With Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbH, Phoenix Solar’s German distribution customers will have the support of a leading provider of solar power systems that offers solar trades and contractors a competitive product portfolio and reliable services.
The listed solar group Phoenix Solar AG will be shifting its distribution focus to the high growth solar markets in Asia and the USA. Besides the trading and project activities of…
Sustainability Related Indices - Measuring the Supplier’s Performance
A growing number of suppliers in various countries are being asked to participate in sustainability related indices by providing data and information. For suppliers who have or will be contacted, gaining an understanding of indices can put them in a better position to respond.
With knowledge, suppliers can realize they are an important piece of the sustainability equation and not just jumping through hoops. These requests for sustainability related indices have…
OTI Greentech signs Distribution Agreement with Oman Oil Industry Supplies & Ser …
- OTI Greentech increases market presence in the Middle East with a focus on Cleaning and Environmental Services;
- OOISS is one of the leading oilfield supply companies in Oman and is majority owned by the one of the leading Omani business groups, the Zubair Corporation;
- Oman's growing economy increasingly shows a demand for sustainable solutions.
Zug, 12th February 2013, OTI Greentech AG, a leading provider of environmentally friendly solutions for cleaning, recovery and disposal…
Kamstrup cooperates with Elster to provide second source of next generation smar …
Skanderborg, Denmark, 11 February 2013
Kamstrup announced today an agreement with Elster that allows for co-operation between the two smart metering providers. The co-operation provides the foundation for a strong integrated smart meter network for utilities, who demand more than one meter provider to service their deployments with Radio communication (RF) technology.
The solution includes Kamstrup and Elster smart meters that use a common Kamstrup’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure. A common project could…
Renewable not restricted: Analysing the transition to a sustainable energy indus …
A future changeover to renewable energies is the subject of a new study by a team of economic scientists. Two major problems with our energy supplies make such a transition inevitable: the scarcity of fossil fuels and the global warming we are causing by burning them. A project sponsored by the Austrian Science Fund FWF will analyse this transition in theoretical terms from a number of different perspectives. Researchers will…
District Cooling Is The Future Of Cooling
At current levels, 70 percent of annual peak electricity consumption is used by air conditioning units to meet the cooling demands in Saudi Arabia and the demand is expected to nearly triple by 2030. It is expected that by year 2030, 1.5 million barrels of oil per day will be needed to power air-conditioning units. Prudent developers and authorities are turning to District Cooling (DC) technology as it has proven,…
Tatung and Shaspa team up to enable Smart-Home Service Delivery
Taipei, Taiwan and Böblingen, Germany (February 5. , 2013) — Today, Tatung and Shaspa announced a collaboration to bring cost-effective, high quality, interactive Smart Home solutions to the market. The project aims to allow consumers to use any device capable of running apps to manage a variety of convenience, comfort and safety activities, including viewing their home's energy consumption; controlling security, heating and lighting systems; activating home appliances, such…
MAGE SOLAR SVP Sylvia Minton appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce Advisory C …
Sylvia Minton, Senior Vice President for Corporate, Institutional & Government Affairs appointed by Acting Secretary of Commerce to serve on the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
Dublin (Georgia), February 6, 2013. – MAGE SOLAR, a turn-key provider of optimally coordinated PV-system solutions, announced today that Sylvia Minton, the company’s Senior Vice President for Corporate, Institutional & Government Affairs has been appointed to serve on the Renewable Energy and…
Suntell Japan Commence Installation Project of Solar Panels
Suntell Japan have finalized the planning of, what is set to become the biggest solar panel installation project based at their headquarters in Japan.
Suntell Japan has announced that it will commence the installation of a photovoltaic system on the roof of the headquarters as a benchmark in efficient utilization of solar energy for a corporate structure.
“We are committed to leading by example when we discuss the advantages of using solar…
Energy Regulatory Commission and Metropolitan Electricity Authority of Thailand …
Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission delivering keynote welcome address
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Direk Lavansiri, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand, will welcome over 1000 utilities stakeholders at the 8th annual Metering, Billing / CRM and Transmission & Distribution / Smart Grids Asia Conference & Exhibition.
Returning to Bangkok on 22-23 May 2013, the 8th edition of the two co-located shows will once again serve as the premier platform…
Gehrlicher Solar America: 2012 growth exceeded expectations and bullish on 2013
Revenue increased almost 400% in one year
Springfield, NJ. Only less than two years after opening its office in Springfield NJ, Gehrlicher Solar looks back to a successful market entry in the US. For Fiscal 2012, Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. (GSAC) reports revenues of USD 74.1M, an EBIT of USD 2.7M and a positive operating Cash Flow (Results are preliminary and unaudited). Compared to 2011, this relates to a revenue…
Masterpak Showcases Horticultural & Agricultural Polyethylene Films at FRUIT LOG …
(Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon) Masterpak, member of INDEVCO Group, will exhibit horticultural and agricultural polyethylene (PE) films at Booth B-13, Hall 8.2 at Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany, from 6 – 8 February 2013. The Lebanese polyethylene (PE) film manufacturer will showcase greenhouse covers, soil disinfection films, and silage covers at the world’s leading fresh produce trade fair.
Masterpak will gain a complete overview of the latest trends in the fresh…
Austin Residents to get Rebates and Tax Credits for HVAC Replacement and Increas …
AUSTIN, TX – Homeowners to receive over $3,200 in rebates and a tax credit for replacing outdated air conditioning systems and following recommended energy upgrades, which will result in ongoing savings in utilities and energy conservation.
Airco Mechanical Ltd., a participating contractor with Austin Energy’s Home Performance with Energy Star program, is excited to announce the combined financial benefit of the return of Austin Energy’s “Best Offer Ever,” and the reinstated…
Digital Grids And Smart Cities: The Future
Fleming Gulf's Digital Grids And Smart Cities Summit, scheduled to take place between 10th & 12th March 2013 at Radisson Blu Hotel in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has garnered immense response from the market. Industry giants: Schneider Electric and Legrand have confirmed their participation as Headline and Diamond Sponsor respectively, and will be showcasing innovations that have revolutionized the smart technology market. Advances in the field of digital grids,…
Ghana’s electrification success explained at African Utility Week in May
Ghana had the political will to envision electrification as a national priority and catalyst for economic development says Engineer Andrew T. Barfour, Project Coordinator at the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project. To date, Ghana has achieved 72% electrification access which is one of the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. As one of the headline speakers at the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town in May, Eng. Barfour…
Largest Smart Meter Event In Asia, Metering, Billing/CRM Asia, Joining Forces Wi …
The Smart Grid and AMR/AMI industry is growing rapidly in Asia. With a seemingly unlimited market to reach out to, companies are shifting their smart grid and meter investments towards Asia. The 8th annual Metering, Billing/CRM Asia returns to Bangkok from 22-23 May 2013 and is the premier platform for Asian metering stakeholders and key solution providers exploring metering strategies and plans in the region.
According to Pike Research, smart…
Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Thailand Con …
Vice Minister of Energy, Wichianchot Sukchotrat, opening Asia’s Premier Renewable
Energy Conference and Exhibition
A growing number of Asian countries now have renewable energy targets and policies in place, and Asia with its extensive market is becoming one of the world leaders in clean energy. The 3rd annual Clean Power Asia Conference and Exhibition returns to Bangkok from 29-30 April, and is Asia’s Premier conference and exhibition for key renewable energy…
Waste Industries Gets Innovative with Guilford College
Partnership with Guilford College and Guilford Dining Reduces Food Waste in Landfills
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2013) – Waste Industries USA, Inc. (WI) has announced a partnership with Guilford College (GC) and Guilford Dining through a new food waste reduction program called the Food Waste Digester (FWD). The FWD is a machine that uses patented microbes to break down from 300 pounds up to 2,400 pounds of food waste into a…
Paint a Fish to help restore our fish stocks
EU citizens send fish paintings to MEPs, asking them to commit to sustainable fisheries
Thousands of European citizens - including many school children - are painting fish and emailing it to their MEPs, in an effort to save European fish stocks from overfishing.
The campaign is timed with a once-in-a-decade opportunity to save European oceans, when next week MEPs will vote to reform the EU Common Fisheries Policy and decide…
PRISMA European Capacity Platform named Project of the Year at European Gas Conf …
The brand new PRISMA European Capacity Platform, BP’s Vice President for Shah Deniz, Al Cook, and Dr Jonathan Stern of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, were honoured at the annual European Gas Conference Awards at the Palais Coburg in Vienna on Wednesday evening. During the awards ceremony, which was attended by leading experts from the European gas industry, PRISMA was named Project of the Year; Al Cook was…
Major Growth in Asia’s Petrochemical Markets Raises New Issues
As landmark developments from chemical manufacturing giants come to fruition within the region, Asia’s petrochemical market is seeing clear signs of rapid expansion. In light of this, 350 key industry stakeholders are expected to converge at the 2nd Petrochemical Asia when it returns to Bangkok on 18 & 19 June 2013 to discuss emerging issues and opportunities as a result of Asia’s steady growth.
As the global chemical industry becomes increasingly…
Ottawa Home Sets National Energy Record
A home in Ottawa has achieved Canada’s highest rating for energy efficiency in a residential renovation.
The quarter-century home scored 90 on the federal government’s EnerGuide for Houses (EGH) rating, well above the 80 required for a new R-2000 house. Of all homes built in the 1980s that have upgraded their efficiency levels, the average EGH rating is 72.
The green home is owned by Bill Eggertson, head of the Canadian…
