Shanghai (AFP) Nov 26, 2013 - China's commercial hub Shanghai began carbon emissions trading on Tuesday, as the nation which is the world's biggest carbon emitter expands a pilot scheme.
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 25, 2013 - As Canadian energy stocks are finally seeing a bit of a push, and demand for Canadian commodities looks set to rise, juniors are confident that economics will ensure that Canadian oil-the cheapest i
Cologne, Germany (SPX) Nov 25, 2013 - Direvo Industrial Biotechnology GmbH (Direvo) announces the successful completion of laboratory scale development of a fermentation process for low cost production of L-lactic acid, a part of its Bl
Urbana IL (SPX) Nov 25, 2013 - Although invasive Asian carp have been successfully harvested and served on a dinner plate, harvesting invasive plants to convert into ethanol isn't as easy. According to a recent study at the Unive
Oslo, Norway (UPI) Nov 25, 2013 - A planned power interconnector between Norway and Britain, threatened by regulatory hurdles, is important to Europe's future, the EU's energy chief says.
Houston TX (SPX) Nov 25, 2013 - The decadeslong effort to create practical superconductors moved a step forward with the discovery at Rice University that two distinctly different iron-based compounds share common mechanisms for m
San Diego CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2013 - Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have developed a method for greatly enhancing biofuel production in tiny marine algae. As reported in this week's online edit
Istanbul (AFP) Nov 25, 2013 - Turkey could increase its oil imports from neighbouring Iran once the sanctions are lifted as part of a landmark deal on Tehran's nuclear programme, the energy minister said on Monday.
Beijing (AFP) Nov 24, 2013 - The death toll from an oil pipeline explosion in a Chinese coastal city rose to 52 Sunday, as rain and the close proximity of dangerous gases hampered the rescue operation, state media said.
Beijing (AFP) Nov 23, 2013 - Some 18,000 people were evacuated from a Chinese coastal city after an oil pipeline explosion killed at least 47 people and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, a local government report said Saturday.
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 23, 2013 - A Japanese utility plans to construct two cutting-edge coal power plants in Fukushima, an area severely hit by the 2011 nuclear disaster, a report said Saturday.
Beer-Sheva, Israel (SPX) Nov 22, 2013 - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed an innovative process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a renewable alternative for crude oil, which could transform fue
Warsaw (AFP) Nov 22, 2013 - Europe and a group of developing economies traded barbs at the UN climate talks in Warsaw on Friday as frustration grew over slow progress towards a pact to tame global warming.
Brussels (UPI) Nov 22, 2013 - A European Union official said this week Ukraine is quickly nearing a deal with Slovakia allowing it import gas from its neighbor through reverse west-east flows.
Frankfurt, Germany (SPX) Nov 22, 2013 - Siemens Wind Power has received the Provisional Type Certificate from GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) for its 6 megawatt offshore wind turbine. The Provisional Type Certificate is a milestone to
Melbourne (UPI) Nov 21, 2013 - The Australian state of Victoria has extended its moratorium on onshore coal seam gas production and ban on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, until at least July 2015 while it conducts a community consultation process.
