Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
OFFSHORE & TRAWL SUPPLY AND DSM DYNEEMA ARE PROUD TO CONGRATULATE COSTA CROCIERE …
The Netherlands, 24 September 2013 - DSM, producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, and OTS (Offshore & Trawl Supply AS), a Norwegian manufacturer of synthetic fiber ropes of extreme strength, are proud to congratulate Titan Salvage and Micoperi for their outstanding achievement in the Parbuckling project.
Dextron® 12 Plus ropes made with Dyneema® fiber took the strain of the Costa Concordia, holding it in position and…
Tentec Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation as Sales Continue to Grow
Tentec Ltd, renowned throughout the world for providing bolt tightening solutions is celebrating its 25th Anniversary.
Founded in 1988 by current Managing Director and CEO Mike Gethings and Adrian Pegler respectively, Tentec has grown from a small company providing hydraulic bolts to the coal mining industry to a multi-million pound global organisation that supplies innovative bolt tightening solutions to a wide range of industries including petrochemical, renewable energy, offshore and…
Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Egypt Lead 13 Arab States in Sustainable Energy. R …
Beirut, Lebanon – 26 September, 2013 – According to the newly launched Arab Future Energy Index™ (AFEX), Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan earned the top three ranks in energy efficiency capabilities and progress. In renewable energy Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt held the top three ranks, respectively. Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Executive Director, Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) presented index key findings and insights today at Beirut Energy Forum.…
Engerati partners with the M2M Challenge
The Engerati online smart energy platform has announced that it has partnered with the M2M Challenge innovation competition.
First launched in 2012, the M2M Challenge is currently going into its second round. Contestants from 44 countries and more than 200 participants have already demonstrated the huge innovation potential in the world of machine-to-machine communication. This global leading competition is recognizing new and revolutionary M2M solutions in the…
Powerful discussions at EAPIC as 750 gather in Nairobi
More than 750 power professionals attended the 15th annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 9-11 September which focused on the challenges faced by utilities in the region. Featured speakers included Uganda’s State Minister for Energy, the Honourable Minister Simon D’Ujanga, USAID Africa’s Coordinator of Power Africa and Trade Africa, Andrew Herscowitz, and the CEO of Kenya Vision 2030, Mugo Kibati. Attendees also included high-level…
A Game Changer for Latin America? Shale Experts Analyse the Future of Unconventi …
Shale experts recently gathered in Buenos Aires to examine the potential impact of shale oil and gas resources in the Latin America region and globally. The CWC Summit was hosted in partnership with YPF and Y-TEC, and delegations in attendance included Chevron, Shell, Total, Schlumberger, Emerson and Halliburton, amongst others.
The welcoming address was delivered by Gonzalo Lopez Nardone, head of institutional relations for YPF and the opening address was given…
Trends Expert Daniel Levine proclaims that rooftops are trending
New York, NY -- The reinvention of the rooftop is currently a huge trend, according to Daniel Levine, the director of the Avant-Guide Institute, a trends consultancy based in New York City. What previously only housed vents, chimneys, and water tanks is now being taken over by several environmentally-aware pursuits.
In urban environments especially, rooftops are increasingly becoming farms, as the demand for locally-grown food increases. Initially planted as gardens for…
Somali government & Soma to give key note addresses at CWC’s Somalia Oil & Gas S …
H.E. Fausia Y Haji Aden, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, H.E. Abdirizak Omar Mohamed, Minister of National Resources, Federal Republic of Somalia and Soma Oil & Gas’ CEO, Robert Sheppard will give the opening key note addresses at CWC’s Somalia Oil & Gas Summit on Monday 07 October 2013, London, UK.
Delegates will hear from the Somali government and Soma Oil & Gas, a company…
Nation-E announces new ICT tool that enables the distinction between generation …
Leading energy ICT Company Nation-E today announced that it is beginning to roll out an advanced energy management software – Bank of Energy™ Sun & Storage (SAS). SAS will enable the grid operator to distinghuish between different generation assets within the grid, especially in cases of PV solar electric installations combined with storage devices. Sales of Bank of Energy™ SAS will begin in October 2013.
The Bank of Energy™ SAS…
Eyes on North American LNG, Dynamics and Export Capacity of United States LNG to …
The start of North American LNG exports is coming closer as the U.S picks up speed in approving projects, experts to gather and share insights on the dynamics and export capacity of U.S LNG exports to Asia.
The U.S Department of Energy (DoE) has now approved a fourth LNG export facility at Cove Point following the Lake Charles export facility approval five weeks ago. These projects coupled with the news that…
Watertech 2013 garners tremendous government and industry association support
Facilitating relationship and partnership building for the emerging water and wastewater treatment market, and to promote water conservation, recycling and reuse, Messe Frankfurt is organising Watertech 2013, a showcase of sustainable technologies, innovative products and best practices in the water and wastewater management and treatment industry. The trade fair will be held from 26 – 28 September 2013, at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and features support from India’s Ministry of…
Canadian Musician, Prince Perry Comes To The Rescue For Costa Rica
Toronto - Sept. 12, 2013 - Canadian recording artist Prince Perry releases his newest single “When I Think Of You” – all to raise funds and awareness for the Costa Rican My Environmental Rights and Responsibilities program. Run by the non-profit organization Reserva Playa Tortuga (RPT), the program works directly with school communities in the southern pacific zone of the country to teaching local children and their families to acknowledge,…
Canadian recycling technology goes global
Thunder Bay, ON – Rudnicki Industrial unveiled the latest model of its Strap Eater industrial strapping chopper today; Just one of many green recycling products being developed by the small Canadian machine shop. With the ever-increasing demand for eco-friendly products, the shop is helping to meet the growing global need for green recycling technology.
The green market is still young, but is growing steadily as companies recognize government and consumer demands…
MIAMI SHORES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS THE ANNUAL GREEN DAY STREET FAIR
MIAMI – September 10, 2013 – Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its Annual Street Fair with a new “Green Day” theme, on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Downtown Miami Shores. The fair is free and will take place on NE 2nd Ave, between 94th and 100th Street, from 3:00 till 8:00 p.m.
The Street Fair is Miami Shores' largest outdoor event and will incorporate all of the…
WELTEC BIOPOWER Develops 1.6 MW of Green Energy in France
Implementation of Four Biogas Plants with Partner Domaix Energie
Biogas plant manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH has made the next step in its successful export strategy: Together with the partner Domaix Energie in Alsace, the company from Germany has started rolling out four agricultural biogas plant projects in France.
Apart from agricultural substrates, the biogas plants, whose construction has already started, will use sludge and food leftovers. This documents the trend that French…
EMART Energy 2013: preparing energy traders for the impact of renewables
'Recharging the wholesale markets – a new identity for energy traders?’ is the theme for this year’s EMART Energy conference and expo in Berlin where Europe’s foremost energy traders will meet from 26-27 November. More than 850 energy trading experts are expected at the 15th edition of EMART Energy, at what is regarded as Europe’s largest and leading industry platform.
Increasing share of renewables
Says the EMART Energy director Nel Jonk:…
Output from green power drops in Canada
Electricity generation from wind turbines and solar panels across Canada dropped more than 14% in the first five months of this year, according to Statistics Canada.
For the January-to-June period, the output from windfarms was 4,032,649 MWh and 127,507 MWh from solar PV, notes CANSIM table127-0002 on electric power statistics. This compares with 4,712,058 MWh from and 132,208 MWh from solar during the same period of 2012. By contrast, output…
Small test station with high performance
FuelCon developed battery test system for precise impedance measurement with compact design.
The FuelCon battery testing station Evalautor-B10 combines all features of impedance spectroscopy with the capacity of charge / discharge units in a compact, mobile system design. Thus, Evaluator-B10 provides researcher with all advantages of impedance measurements for characterizing battery cells, like for example analysis of electrochemical process, optimization of material development or determination of ageing effects. And in…
Samsung and LG win SEAD Global Efficiency Medals for the world’s most energy eff …
At yesterday's award ceremony at the IFA fair in Berlin, Samsung and LG were announced as the winners of the SEAD Global Efficiency Medal competition for producing the most energy efficient desktop computer monitors in Europe. The worldwide awards program encourages the production and sale of super-efficient computer displays by identifying the most efficient products in three different size categories and four geographical regions.
The SEAD Global Efficiency Medal competition for…
Veteran Recyclers Launch New Website to Help Fight Waste and Beautify Michigan’s …
SGT’s Recycling uses website to explain innovative waste solutions; company diverts 1000 tons of waste stream from UP landfills while employing military veterans to develop and manufacture new products
Escanaba, MI – SGT’S Recycling, Inc. today announced the launch of a completely redesigned and updated website at www.SGTSrecycling.com. The new website is organized to better highlight the company’s mix of services including free pick up and drop off recycling services,…
PETRONAS showcasing their cutting edge strategy
Malaysia's national petroleum corporation - PETRONAS will be showcasing their cutting edge strategy on the direction, development, issues and challenges in the global industry at the 2nd Annual Offshore Structure Asia from the 25th to 27th November 2013.
Joining PETRONAS on the list of distinguished speakers are PETROFAC, Qatar Petroleum, PERTAMINA, Seaoil, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Talisman International Operations, National Petroleum Authority and Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC).
About 200 delegates of global…
Songwon demonstrates environmental stewardship with its first Sustainability Rep …
• Songwon is committed to contributing to sustainable global economic growth
• Songwon’s Sustainability Report fully complies with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
Ulsan, Korea – September 5, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (songwon.com) is pleased to announce it has completed its first Sustainability Report. The Songwon Sustainability Report is an organizational report that gives information about economic, environmental, social and governance performance and is part of a systematic sustainability reporting initiative that gives comparable…
IEEE to host second International Conference on Cloud Computing for Emerging Mar …
Bangalore, 4 September, 2013 – IEEE, the world's largest professional organization advancing technology for humanity, today announced its second IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing for Emerging Markets (CCEM) in India, taking place in Bangalore 16-18 October, 2013. During the three-day event, which will bring together industry, government, and academic leaders in cloud computing from across the world, Dr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the National Innovation Council for India, will…
Greenlam Laminates goes Anti-Bacterial - First in Asia to introduce the entire r …
New Delhi, 4 September 2013: Greenlam the No. 1 Laminate brand in Asia announced the introduction of its entire range of Laminates with Antibacterial Shield. The laminates by Greenlam now come with a revolutionary technology that will retard the growth of nearly 99% of microbes with utmost efficiency, creating healthy and hygienic living spaces. Produced by permanently incorporating a US-EPA approved and widely used anti-microbial agent, these improved laminates can…
Risk Assessment and Remediation - New Advances and Practical Solutions to Achiev …
Risk Assessment and Remediation
New Advances and Practical Solutions to Achieve Cost-Effective, Sustainable Brownfield Remediation
Thursday 24th October 2013, Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London
Now in its ninth year, Brownfield Briefing's Risk Assessment and Remediation conference will be held on 24th October in London. This highly successful annual event, which precedes the popular Brownfield Briefing Awards on the same evening, will provide the latest update on new advances and technological developments in…
CEO Forum gathers utility heads at EAPIC in Nairobi
Utilities’ challenges of financing power projects - be they generation, transmission or distribution projects, and ways in which this can be mitigated, will be in focus during the CEO Forum at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 10-11 September. The attendance of high-level utility executives from the region, including Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, Sudan and Kenya, has been confirmed already.
Other challenges experienced in…
KSA Gears Up To Propagate Trigeneration Technology
Trigeneration - or combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP) is a revolutionary technology that not only has a host of applications but also has a positive impact on the environment alongside tangible benefits when it comes down to energy-cost savings. By using less fuel to drive the engine at the heart and avoiding the cost of transporting the power from one place to another, Trigeneration is paving a path…
Engerati presents European Utility Week Webinar Series
The Engerati online smart energy platform will present a Webinar series in the run-up to the annual European Utility Week featuring leading smart grid technology and service providers in the utility industry including Siemens, McAfee/Intel, Atos, IBM, Itron and Opower. Engerati has been an important voice in the power and utility cyberspace since its inception in 2011. It is part of the Clarion Events Group.
Says Engerati's managing editor…
Benefits of EastBank Capital’s Monetization Financing
EB Capital, LLC (“EastBank Capital”), a leading corporate financier that specializes in Monetization Financing, announces the Features and Benefits of this excellent program.
As banks continue to re-capitalize their balance sheets, EastBank Capital has been stepping into this funding breach, offering Monetization Financing to companies with Financial Guarantees. The client base is diverse, covering commodities, energy, real estate, entertainment and more.
“Our ability to innovate and seize opportunities…
BBB welcomes new international project manager
With Carsten Brønd BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH has won another internationally experienced project manager. Since August he is part of BBB’s engineering team in Gelsenkirchen.
The 45-year-old Dane finished his Master of Mechanical Engineering in 1993 at the Aarhus School of Machine Engineering in Denmark. After his graduation Brønd completed the military service and later on became a globetrotter for professional reasons: On almost every continent he managed a variety of…
H.E. John Bande, Malawi's first Minister of Mining confirmed to speak at East Af …
H.E. John Bande, Malawi's first Minister of Mining, alongside energy ministers and senior government representatives from Mozambique, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan, will give the opening key note address at the second East Africa Oil & Gas Summit on Tuesday 08 October 2013, London, UK.
Delegates will hear from H.E. John Bande on future plans for this new but key ministry for the nation. Malawi’s resources sector is steadily growing…
Venture Engineering Announces New Offering To Landfill Gas Customers — Siloxane …
Due to significant market demand from our landfill gas and digester gas (biogas) customer base, Venture has designed a completely modularized gas conditioning skid, primarily intended for siloxanes removal, with added gas conditioning benefits.
Venture Engineering’s siloxanes removal system is based on a multitude of practical landfill gas processing experience and was founded on the principals of design of siloxanes/NMOC removal systems located at various client installations, all of which were…
Highly Mobile Drinking Water Treatment: adapted to the needs of relief organizat …
The water treatment company Berkefeld presented its type TWA 4 light mobile water treatment plant. The plant produces four cubic metres of drinking water per hour and can supply up to 10,000 refugees. It fulfils the special requirements of aid organisations and stands out for its easy and safe handling in setting up, operation and transport, as well as its reliable process technology. It is the newest system of whole…
Total Architecture solutions: Bringing thoughtful lighting practices to create p …
"Strategic lighting design can have an impact on the ‘Total Architecture’ of the city, both today and in the years to come. Thinking of lighting in its functional and cultural roles in urban renewal plans can create places that work better for people as they are sustainable for the environment and for businesses. I am looking forward to share my views at the summit " - Florence Lam, Global Lighting…
450 m2 of Protist Diversity: Conservation Area for Newly Discovered Ciliates in …
A pond in Salzburg has been granted nature conservation status due to its unusually diverse population of ciliates. As the results of an Austrian Science Fund FWF research project show, this small water body is home to an excess of 100 different species of ciliates, i.e., single celled organisms that have many hair-like cilia (e.g. Paramecium, the slipper-shaped ciliate). The data, which have been published in the scientific journal Diversity,…
UKB – Manufacturer of High Quality & Innovative Batteries
Since its establishment in 1995, UKB (Unikor Battery) Co., Ltd has been involved in manufacturing and exporting a wide range of industrial batteries for UPS and Telecommunications and traction batteries for golf cars, solar system battery, forklifts, sweepers and electric vehicles for approximately 40 countries around the world. With official JQA & JIS certifications, UKB is the only one battery maker which has successfully supplied to well-known Japanese electric power…
EU project LOCIMAP reports on UK workshop
The first workshop of the EU LOCIMAP ((Low Carbon Industrial Manufacturing Parks) project on the 10th of July was hosted by Sembcorp, operators of the Wilton International industrial park in the UK. The event attracted more than 45 attendees from industrial parks, industry associations, local government, technology providers and regional development agencies.
The day was opened with a practical example of efficient and integrated industrial park design by the Kalundborg…
Aviation Sourcing Solution–Streamlined Civil Aviation Parts Procurement Solution …
Fountain Valley, CA, August 22, 2013: Aviation Sourcing Solutions – as part of the aviation division of ASAP Semiconductor, has been recently established to exclusively cater to the civil aviation and commercial aerospace industry. Aviation Sourcing Solutions is the only distribution based website with a proprietary data base of over 30 million parts.
Their database can be searched using several key search features such as by manufacturer and by…
Indian Wind Energy Generators approach cautiously towards implementation of RRF …
Windforce Management Services Pvt Limited, a leading consulting company in the domain of wind energy has recently launched its services as a qualified scheduling agency and a coordinating agency towards meeting the compliance requirements under CERC directive on implementation of RRF Mechanism.
Last week Windforce organized a series of seminars at Ahmadabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi for wind energy generators, OEMs and policy makers to engage into dialogue and to…
Governors of Maysan, Anbar & Basra highlight key investment opportunities in Ira …
The Iraq Mega Projects Conference and Exhibition, organised by the CWC Group, has announced a series of Governor led province breakfasts to boost upstream investment and infrastructure solutions that will in turn increase export capacity in the South of Iraq. Iraq Mega Projects is being held at The Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre’s Sheikh Maktoum Hall from September 30th to October 2nd 2013.
Following a two day strategic conference and…
Aden’s Governor, PEC and Altaaqa Global Inaugurates Power Plant in Yemen
Aden, Yemen – Altaaqa Global Cat Rental Power, a leading global power solutions provider, has successfully installed 54 MW power plant in the province of Aden, Yemen. The Governor and Public Electricity Corporation (PEC) officials, together with various government officials and the Executives of Altaaqa Global inaugurated the power plant that will provide up to 15% of the province summer electricity demand.
The 54 MW power plant will supply up to…
Crystal Yeo Returns to The Oxford Princeton Programme to Lead Sales in Asia-Paci …
Plainsboro, NJ and Singapore, SG (21 August 2013) – Pioneer and market leader in energy education and training, The Oxford Princeton Programme announces the return of industry veteran Ms. Crystal Yeo as Regional Sales Manager to the Asia-Pacific region.
“The addition of Crystal strengthens The Oxford Princeton Programme’s commitment to meet the growing demand for high caliber, specialized training in this region,” says Clara Lippert Glenn, President and CEO, The…
Gastech Korea welcomes Shell as Diamond Sponsor
Gastech is delighted to welcome Shell as Diamond Sponsor of the 23rd edition of the ‘Gastech Conference & Exhibition’ – taking place in Seoul, Korea, between 24-27 March 2014. This sponsorship aligns Shell as secondary ‘diamond’ supporters to the event hosts; Korean state gas company, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS).
The Gastech Korea event will see a keynote speech by Shell’s Director of Upstream International, Andy Brown during the opening session.…
Leading Trends Website WikiTrend.org Sees "Environmental Upcycling" as the Next …
New York, NEW YORK -- WikiTrend.org, the leading website for crowd-sourced trends, is reporting an upswing in environmentally-friendly upcycling. The trend refers to the repurposing of large scale public and private spaces in creative eco-friendly ways.
While planting gardens on urban rooftops is not a new trend, in recent weeks, WikiTrend.org has seen a surge in stories from around the world that suggest a growth in the trend to create…
Importance of Cost Savings for European Refiners
Hear from Saras SpA and Grupa Lotos ahead of the CEE Refining and Petrochemicals conference in Warsaw this October
We interviewed Marco Schiavetti, Director of Supply and Trading for Sara SpA, and Wojciech Blew, Director of Technology Development for Grupa Lotos to gain insight into the current opportunities for European refiners to stimulate growth and ahead of the 16th annual meeting place for the CEE downstream industry.
Refiners in Europe need…
Delta Extends PMC Panel Mount Power Supply Series with 48V 150W Product
Samutprakarn, Thailand, August 14, 2013 - Delta PMC Panel Mount Power Supply series now offers 150W output power with 48V output voltage. The single output product (PMC-48V150W1BX) comes with universal AC input at 85Vac to 264Vac and has built-in active PFC circuit to achieve high PF (Power Factor) value. The product is encased in a full corrosion resistant aluminum body and complies with harmonic current emission (EN 61000-3-2), class A.…
Opus Energy weighs in with sponsorship of Chantelle Cameron, next rising star of …
B2B energy supplier Opus Energy has announced its sponsorship support for Northampton-born female boxer Chantelle Cameron.
Chantelle will join Daniel Keatings, gymnastics World silver medallist and European champion, in a line-up of sporting talent being supported by Opus Energy as it looks to develop potential of all types in the local community.
Chantelle is currently on the Great Britain women’s boxing programme training full time in the lightweight (60kg) weight class.…
Dragonfly™ Broadens Market Product Offerings
SANDY, UT, August 12, 2013 – Dragonfly Solutions™ has upgraded their sales channels adding direct sales methodologies to include both the Public Sector and the Private Sector. This change comes as Dragonfly’s work has developed in U.S. cities and communities. The change, in part, is a result of terms not coming together with Arivus, Dragonfly’s sales partner since October 2011.
“This really gave us the chance to look at our business…
Orga Systems joins the eMeter, A Siemens Business Alliance Program
Orga Systems and eMeter, A Siemens Business partner to offer interoperable solutions to advance eMeter’s Smart Grid Ecosystem
Foster City, CA / Paderborn (Germany) – April 24, 2013 – Orga Systems today announced they are joining the eMeter® Alliance Program as an Integration, Technology and Developer Partner. Together, Orga Systems and eMeter, A Siemens Business will collectively develop and sell integrated solutions for utility Smart Grid systems. The eMeter Smart Grid…
Tariff hike of only 1% increases mining costs to R100 million per year, says ind …
An electricity tariff rise of only 1% has a devastating impact on the mining industry as it amounts to an increased expenditure of R100 million per year according to the South African Chamber of Mines. It therefore really hurts that since 1 April this year, large power consumers have had to fork out an average monthly 9,6% tariff increase. Energy challenges facing big business is high on the…
