Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Cuculus has joined the Smart Energy Demand Coalition
Cuculus GmbH has joined the Smart Energy Demand Coalition (SEDC) to contribute to addressing key challenges in the European energy markets.
Cuculus GmbH, a fast-growing software company based in Ilmenau, Germany, became a member of Smart Energy Demand Coalition (SEDC) this spring. Cuculus provides solutions that enable utilities to implement and operate smart metering infrastructures as well as in-home systems for energy management and control. The company is convinced that innovative…
New - ALTLED IP65 Waterproof T8
(July 16, 2014 – Taipei) The ALTLED IP65 Waterproof T8 tube is high-quality, durable and especially good for bright and evenly spread illumination. Unlike traditional fluorescent T8 tubes which are fragile, the ALTLED T8 tubes are impact-resistant and shatterproof which makes it difficult to break either accidentally or through vandalisation.
An IP65 Ingress Protection rating in this ALTLED IP65 Waterproof T8 tube provides evidence of its dust-tightness and complete resistance to…
Waste Management Forum to be supported by Dubai Municipality
Waste management has become an increasingly important feature on the social and economic policy agenda for Middle East nations.
Recent news has suggested that most of the GCC nations are taking positive footsteps towards reducing waste output from across industry sectors. On one hand, where Oman is set to launch reverse vending machines as a device to encourage recycling, Sharjah's new smart bin initiative as an intelligent collection technology will optimise…
Goal. KACO new energy nets the biggest PV plant in the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro / Neckarsulm, 04. July 2014 – Together with renowned partners, KACO new energy got the ball rolling for this pioneering Brazilian PV project in record time.
The PV market in the host country of the football world cup is stepping up the pace. The partners KACO new energy, Kyocera Solar do Brasil und Companhia de Concessão Rodoviária Juiz de Fora - Rio (CONCER) are keeping up: In just…
AVL Emission Test Systems introduces the QCL i60 quantum cascade laser for N2O m …
AVL has developed the QCL i60 quantum cascade laser and now launches this sophisticated product. What does that mean in detail?
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas regulation (GHG) the measurement of N2O in very low concentrations is required. As conventional technologies (e.g. NDIR) are not sensitive enough or show significant cross sensitivities, we saw the need to develop a new gas analyzer for the measurement of N2O in…
The Truth about LED Lifespan
50,000 hrs? 60,000hrs? 10 years? 20 years? What is the real deal?
Typical incandescent bulbs last 1,000 to 2,000 hours; LED retrofit replacements are quoted to last around 25,000 to 50,000 hours.
But why 25,000 or 50,000 hours? This is measured by the light emanating from the product to be 70% of the brightness from when it was new. This became the standard because lighting industry engineers believe that at this…
South America Opts for Green Energy Made by WELTEC
Kickoff for Biogas
Currently, the world is locked on to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Though they have already reached a high technical level as far as football is concerned, the South American countries still have development potential in the fields of biogas technology and renewable energies. In the interview, Aguinaldo Ramalho of the German biogas plant manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER talks about the potential, experiences and opportunities that exist in…
LNG and FLNG projects rise globally with increasing energy demand
Recently BP's Chief Executive Bob Dudley announced that BP is set to sign a deal to supply LNG worth $20 billion to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). With increasing demand for energy, especially natural gas, there has been a significant rise in LNG and FLNG projects globally. Focus for companies has tilted on exploring, producing and refining natural gas for consumption from stranded gas fields facilitating cross border operations…
Saudi Aramco joins the speaker panel for Corrosion Under Insulation Forum
Assets in offshore oil and gas operations are most vulnerable to corrosion due to its continuous exposure to water and moisture. Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) appearing in pipelines, responsible for 40-60% of maintenance and repair costs, is hard to detect from the insulation protecting the pipes. Being equipped with the right techniques and tools has become vital for companies in order to avoid breakdown in operations.
Fleming Gulf is organizing the…
Natural Gas Vehicles- Not an Option but a Preferred Choice
Natural gas is almost 75% less costlier than oil and has proved to help reduce the biggest concerns that countries today are facing regarding CO2 emission especially from Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV). Fazal Ali Khan, CNG Development Manager at Emirates Gas LLC (ENOC Group) will talk about, how Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) are not an option but a preferred choice, at the Middle East NGV Summit. He will provide the…
Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry to Aim at Addressing Challenges in HSE
Taking place in Malaysia on 19-21 August 2014,the 4th Annual HSE Forum in Oil,Gas & Petrochemicals will bring together health, safety and environment experts, policy makers, regulators and solutions providers from across the globe.
23rd June 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: According to The Economic Times , recent studies indicate that 98% of all accidents are attributed to some degree to human failures. Human factors are considered to be the most frequent…
Understanding and unlocking the potential of District Cooling in Asia Pacific
6 June 2014, Kuala Lumpur: In Asia Pacific and Middle East, the shift in the electricity demand and supply balance, has paved the way for deployment of district cooling which allows the utilities and developers to balance power supply and effectively manage usage. District cooling has taken Asia and Middle East by storm and is being promoted as a way of addressing energy shortages, energy demand and global warming. There…
Ammonit partners with ZephIR Lidar as a ‘Trusted Service Provider’
Ammonit Measurement GmbH (Ammonit), leading supplier of high quality measurement equipment for wind and solar resource assessment and monitoring, complements its remote sensing portfolio with the wind lidar technology ZephIR. As ‘Trusted Service Provider’, Ammonit supplies ZephIR Lidar via its global market channels.
By implementing ZephIR technology, Ammonit’s customers benefit from accurate affordable wind data across all stages of wind farm project development. With ZephIR 300 for ground based installations and…
11th Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Forum and Exhibition for South-East …
11-13.03.2015, Sofia, Bulgaria
Organizer: Via Expo
Scope: energy efficient solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and other manufacturing sectors; bio-, hydro, solar, geothermal and wind energy, waste-to-energy, electric vehicles, etc.
The 2015 edition will promote the latest energy developments and encourage their large-scale implementation in South-East Europe as well as speed up foreign investment in the regional economy. It is a great networking place for the international and local industry players.
The Exhibition…
Save the Planet 2015 - Waste Management, Recycling, Environment
South-East European Conference and Exhibition
11-13.03.2015, Sofia, Bulgaria
Organizer: Via Expo
Scope: waste collection, transportation, waste treatment, landfill management and operations, waste-to-energy and recycling, services.
Keeping pace with the market trends and demand ‘Save the Planet’ encourages the waste and recycling technology transfer to South-East Europe. It will provide participants with a quick market entry and opportunity to meet face-to-face state and municipal representatives e.g. government officials, mayors, ecologists; branch associations; investors and…
New and improved PolymerUpdate makes its worldwide launch
South Asia’s leading polymer and petrochemical market intelligence web portal — PolymerUpdate — has been upgraded with a fresh new look and feel and a dynamic user interface. PolymerUpdate, which essentially caters to the pricing intelligence needs of companies and individuals in the plastics and petrochemicals industry, now sports a red and black design and with a streamlined user interface allowing quick and easy manoeuvring through the website. …
With a leap in technology KACO new energy revolutionizes the segment of micro-in …
Neckarsulm / San Antonio, June 4th, 2014 – Utilizing an innovative approach KACO new energy puts a new spin on micro-inverters: The Ultraverters are the first product that can be applied worldwide without any modifications – one component for all the grid voltages.
The ultraverters blueplanet flex and blueplanet flexgate combine the best features of string and micro-inverter technology in one advanced concept: Due to a newly designed control system, multiple…
Building a safety culture for miners
Significant announcements were made this week for the much awaited 4th Global Health & Safety Forum which is scheduled on 09 - 11 September 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Vic van Vuuren, Director -International Labour Organization; Mongezi Veti, General manager HSEC - Exxaro; Alwyn Spies, Behavior Safety Manager - Sasol; Alfred Chinbuah, HSLP Manager - Newmont and Alfred Chimutanda, Group Health, Safety and Environment Manager - RioZim were announced as…
2nd Annual Latam HR In Energy - Aligning HR Objectives With Business Objectives
The Latin American energy industry is facing a tectonic shift in Human capital management strategies to keep up with rapid business developments both regionally and internationally. While the pipeline for new energy projects continue to grow, maintaining a pool of human capital with the right skills and aptitude continue to be a stress point for companies involved in oil & gas, utilities, petrochemical and mining sectors. The HR function has…
Polymerupdate Chief provides Plastics Industry Perspective for YPO
Recognizing the contribution Polymerupdate has made these past 14 years in spreading market intelligence across the global plastics industry with a special strength and knowledge of expertise focused on South Asia, the Global YPO Plastics network invited Sajjid Mitha, Founder and President of Polymerupdate, to share his knowledge and insights on plastics industry trends.
Young Presidents Organization or the YPO, comprise of an elite group of young chief executives from…
Dealing with global pipeline integrity issues, experts look at solutions
Pipeline layout and integrity plays a pivotal role in efficient and secure transportation of energy resources especially today, when 70% of the world's oil is being transported through pipelines. The 4th Annual Global Pipeline Integrity Summit organized by Fleming Gulf Conferences has gathered global asset integrity professionals to discuss and adopt best practices to maximize pipeline lifecycle. The summit is being held at the Le Royale Meriden Abu Dhabi -…
BBB attends major Polish wind energy event
Legal initiative raises Polish wind industry’s expectations
The German engineering consultant BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB) will be attending the Polish Wind Energy Trade Fair PWEA in Narvil Hotel in Serock from 27 to 28 May 2014. BBB invites all interested parties to come to booth 16D and discuss how BBB can contribute to a successful further development of their projects. The services offered reach from LiDAR wind measurements and expert…
The Designer’s Newfangled Downlight
(May 15, 2014 – Taipei) ALT (Aeon Lighting Technology) has recently launched the ALTLED Uniqube SQUARE downlights. The Uniqube series is categorized in the Orion series as they are recessed downlights with superb heat dissipation technology that will guarantee product and lighting quality. The ALTLED® Uniqube™ is the brightest luminaire-in-one downlight in the market, featuring pure aluminum heat sink built into the fixture. Its translucent frames emits colored lights according…
Tentec Exhibit Bolt Tensioners at Global Offshore Wind and Windforce 2014
West Bromwich, West Midlands, May 14, 2014: Hydraulic bolt tensioning specialists, Tentec Ltd will be exhibiting its Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment for wind turbines on Stand 205 at Global Offshore Wind 2014 in Glasgow and at Windforce 2014 in Bremen, Germany on Stand F12. On display will be Tentec’s Aero WTB and WTF ranges of bolt tensioners along with the WTP3 pump.
A decision to attend both…
Conference to address innovative Enhanced Oil Recovery techniques in UAE
Rapid depletion and ageing of crude oil fields has been pressurizing oil producers to figure out new ways to acquire more oil from discovered oil & gas reserves. The growing importance of extracting oil from existing oil fields has led to continued growth, determining the Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) market development. A recent market report on EOR states that, the revenue of EOR technology is expected to reach USD 516.7…
9th Annual HR Strategies in Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Forum Opens in Dubai, UA …
The 9th edition of the HR Strategies in Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals forum, themed – ‘Inspiring the future leaders’ was officially inaugurated today at Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa Hotel in Dubai by the forum chairman; Don Shoultz, Head of Learning and Development from BP, Exploration & Production Segment. With over 70 HR professionals from the oil, gas and petrochemical sector in attendance, the summit encouraged a world of…
Teramoto Iron Works and Eco Marine Power form Strategic Alliance
Pathway for commercial production of EnergySail and Aquarius MRE System established.
Fukuoka, Japan - 12th May 2014 - Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has taken another major step forward towards bringing its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE System technologies to the market by forming a strategic alliance with Teramoto Iron Works Co. Ltd - a manufacturer of marine equipment located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The strategic alliance with Teramoto Iron…
Software testing powered by green electricity
Moehrendorf, 9 May 2014 – Green server IT, mini PCs, LED lamps: thanks to these new low power devices imbus has reduced its energy demand already considerably. The question remained, however: How can electricity be supplied in a more ecological and economical way? That is why the company had a photovoltaic power plant installed at its site in Moehrendorf.
Due to being a consulting company for software quality assurance and testing,…
Service engineering for urban climate protection
Or how cities can benefit from services to improve energy efficiency
As part of a competition sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to reward the most energy-efficient urban regions in Germany, the cities of Delitzsch, Essen, Stuttgart, Magdeburg and Wolfhagen are developing innovative service concepts that enable energy resources to be used more efficiently.
Urban authorities require service concepts that will enable them to implement new technologies…
Dimmable IP68 Weatherproof ALTLED® PAR38, Now UL and PSE Listed
(May 8, 2014 – Taipei) One of ALT lighting’s biggest advantages is the achieved numerous worldwide safety certifications from third party conformity assessment units. Most recently, ALTLED® PAR38 (IP68) has passed Japan’s Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material (PSE) safety regulations, which is mandatory for enterprises that manufacture or import products in Japan, as stated by the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law.
Japan is one of the most stringent when…
New products, new horizons – KACO new energy at the 2014 Intersolar Europe
Neckarsulm, April 30th, 2014 – KACO new energy is looking back on 100 years of company history in which technological innovation was always the motivating factor for change. At the Intersolar Europe in Munich the Neckarsulm inverter manufacturer will for the first time be exhibiting the new blueplanet range, more powerful central inverters and optimised storage systems. A second focus lies on the integration of additional energy sources such as…
Launch of Morgenstadt City Challenge
International competition: Open to all municipalities aiming to improve their sustainability credentials
What makes a town or city fit for the future? Fraunhofer IAO, together with its numerous industry and city partners in the Innovation Network “Morgenstadt: City Insights” has developed an action-oriented model to provide precise answers to this question. Now they’ve launched an international competition, the Morgenstadt City Challenge, to select three cities to implement the new Morgenstadt model…
African Utility Week to focus on why energy savings and back-up generation are m …
Due to the national power shortage and the rising electricity prices, large power and water users like mining houses, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and the agricultural sector need to address the impact that consumption has on their bottom line and explore technology that can mitigate risks. According to a report by the African Development Bank, poor electricity supply has also proved to be the major constraint to the business…
GCC's Recoverable Resource - Wastewater
The GCC water industry's most anticipated summit - 4th Annual Gulf Wastewater Summit, scheduled to take place between 19 – 20 May 2014 at Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai. Back for the fourth consecutive year, this sought after summit has become the primary summit for those involved in the field of water re-use technology to discuss, debate and align strategies to preserve, conserve and reuse this precious resource.
Sharing…
Polymerupdate is the official media partner for the APIC 2014 conference in Patt …
Polymerupdate, a leading provider of market intelligence to the global petrochemical industry, announced today that it is honoured to be selected as an official media partner at the APIC 2014 conference. The event will take place in Pattaya, Thailand, on May 15th and 16th, 2014. Mr. Sajjid Mitha, Founder & President of Polymerupdate, will be present at the APIC conference to exchange his knowledge and views and to discuss the…
Onlineprinters.com Goes Climate Neutral With Green Pillars
Onlineprinters adopts sustainability to achieve environmental and business goals
Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany - A European printer is offering climate neutral ordering and is calling for organisations to embrace its Four Green Pillars of Sustainability. Onlineprinters GmbH, one of the largest online print shops in Europe, is challenging others to follow its lead towards becoming a climate neutral business. Customers of http://www.onlineprinters.com can now place a zero-carbon order, which covers…
Renewable Energy Applications Boosting Global IGBT-based Power Module Market
TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm, has announced the publication of its report on the Global IGBT-based Power Module Market. The market is projecting a CAGR of 12.32 percent from 2014-2018 thanks, in part, to adoption of the technology in the renewable energy segment.
IGBTs have a high switching frequency, which reduces power consumption, decreases heat dissipation, and conserves energy. They are used in power generation, transmission and supply and…
German Wind Data Management to be Introduced in the United States
Karlsruhe, 10/04/2014. Ready for takeoff: EWC Weather Consult GmbH, a German weather service provider who does business in numerous international markets, is now also bringing its complex service portfolio, including its wind and weather data management solutions, into the U.S. market. The AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, hosted in Las Vegas from May 5 – 8, 2014, will welcome decision-makers and distributors, investors and project developers representing the North American…
New Location and Theme for 3rd LatAm Mine Water Conference
For the third consecutive year, Fleming Gulf Conferences will be hosting the LatAm Mine Water Conference, offering participants comprehensive networking opportunities and key industry insights from regional experts. This year the conference will be held in Lima, Peru on 27-28 August 2014. Water challenges in Latin America have been on the rise, placing the mining industry under additional pressure to use water resources in a sustainable manner.
“LatAm Mine…
A new cooperation for safe, flexible and border-crossing e-car charging
Kitzingen, 3 April 2014. The intelligent e-car charging boxes from Bavarian manufacturer BELECTRIC Drive are now part of the BMW i ChargeNow network. In the future, BMW i customers will be able to use their ChargeNow card to load up comfortably and cash-free at BELECTRIC Drive charging stations. In addition, e-fleet operators will profit from the diverse services provided by the innovative BELECTRIC charging management system.
Greater convenience and simplicity…
Songwon presents new trendsetting-stabilizers at VDI Plastics in Automotive Engi …
• New SONGXTEND™ stabilizer solutions for automotive applications with anti-fogging (anti-FOG) and low volatile organic compounds (VOC) properties
• Supporting trend towards plastic materials to reduce vehicle weight, improve recyclability and lower CO2 emissions
Ulsan, Korea – April 2, 2014 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, will introduce its SONGXTEND™ stabilizer solutions tailored to the needs of the automotive industry at the VDI Plastics in…
Capers at the Cape with solar power aplenty
Johannesburg / Neckarsulm, March 31st, 2014 – KACO new energy supplies the power of the sun for South Africa’s energy independence: since March, 900 Powador 39.0 TL3 solar PV inverters have been working in two tracker-parks with a total output of 33 MW for the South African Independent Power Producers Procurement Program.
When Farmer Herbert was still tilling the land, electricity in the South African Province of North Cape was still…
Delta Launches New Panel Mount Power Supply Series for Household Appliances
Samutprakarn, Thailand, April 01, 2014 - Delta Electronics, Inc., the global leader in power and thermal management solutions, is introducing the first model in its new PMH panel mount power supply series. The PMH-24V50WCAA offers 24V output voltage with 50W output power. The PMH series is specifically designed for household electrical appliances with safety approvals including IEC/EN 60335-1 and IEC/EN 61558-2-16. The excellent design also meets the EMC approvals to…
EcoCoolRoof ready to save energy and help slow global warming
Tawada CleanTech now provides EcoCoolRoof as an easy cool roofing solution for houses and buildings throughout Indonesia.
EcoCoolRoof is made of a combination of titanium and nanosized inorganic colorant (or known as infrared reflective ceramic colorant) which allows for heat reduction for building interiors. Also, additional hollow ceramic micro spheres further increase UV light reflection on the roof surface.
This significantly reduces heat buildup under the roof and allows for energy saving,…
Interactive Workshop in Abu Dhabi to discuss economic and environmental impact o …
Around the world, approximately 150 billion cubic meters of natural gas is flared each year. Given the potential health and environmental affects of the chemicals released during flare stack, Fleming Gulf has launched Gas Flaring Reduction - Interactive Workshops scheduled to take place on 20-21 May at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, UAE. Themed as 'Preparing for a Safer and Secure Energy Resource' the key focus of the workshop is to…
The Global Energy Challenge: Germany’s “Energiewende” and Beyond
Global energy demand is expected to rise dramatically as the world's population grows, economies flourish, and standards of living increase. On March 31, 2014, one of Germany’s most highly esteemed scientists will present at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York on alternative energy solutions and Germany’s national energy policy.
NEW YORK (March 25, 2014) – Germany has long been a recognized leader in environmental protection and…
Husum shows that it is the exhibition venue for grass roots energy transition: N …
Husum, 23.03.2014. New Energy Husum closes its doors today a thoroughly positive result. “The fair has once again shown that it is the optimal platform for players in the grass roots energy transition, and this has been substantiated by the high visitor numbers and the positive feedback from the exhibitors”, says a very pleased exhibition boss Peter Becker. Despite the challenges that the sector is facing, from 21 to 23…
Doha conference to track developments in the petrochemicals industry
With increased developments and investments in petrochemical companies in the Middle East, oil and gas companies are now focusing more on research and development. Companies in the Middle East spent $266m in 2011 on R & D, however in 2012, the number went upto $380m. It is expected that more research centres will come up in the future in the GCC.
Highlighting such trends and advancements will be the 4th Annual…
Fair kicks off with events about the implementation of the energy transition - E …
Husum, 20.03.2014 Exhibition boss Peter Becker and experts from the fields of politics, science and industry associations opened the leading renewables trade fair, New Energy Husum, today with a critical keynote speech about the impact of the planned amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). Exhibitors will be showing the complete range of products and services for renewable energy generation and storage in three halls and an open-air exhibition…
Tentec Now Offers Worldwide Rental on all Topside and Subsea Bolt Tensioners
West Bromwich, UK, 12 March 2014: Tentec, one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of bolt tightening equipment is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, its renowned ranges of topside and subsea bolt tensioning equipment is now available for worldwide rental.
Supported by Tentec’s established worldwide distributor network, this latest move enables organisations to hire and use tools just when they need them, so keeping project…
