Portsmouth, UK (SPX) Jun 05, 2013 - Scientists have discovered a new enzyme that could prove an important step in the quest to turn waste (such as paper, scrap wood and straw) into liquid fuel. To do this they turned to the destructiv
Vienna, Austria (SPX) Jun 05, 2013 - Lignocellulosic waste such as sawdust or straw can be used to produce biofuel - but only if the long cellulose and xylan chains can be successfully broken down into smaller sugar molecules. To do th
Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2013 - More inspections are needed to ensure oil delivered on the U.S. rail network is safe, a leading senator from North Dakota said.
Zug, Switzerland (UPI) Jun 5, 2013 - Potential contractors for the planned Trans-Adriatic pipeline for Europe need to demonstrate very specific expertise, the project consortium said Thursday.
Grangemouth, Scotland (UPI) Jun 5, 2013 - A new wood biomass power plant approved for a Scottish seaport will be responsibly sourced for fuel, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing promised this week.
Houston (UPI) Jun 4, 2013 - U.S. natural gas production from the Lower 48 states in May beat a monthly high set in April by 0.6 percent, analysis shows.
Washington (UPI) Jun 4, 2013 - Strong growth in onshore U.S. oil and gas production means fewer problems from hurricanes, the analytical arm of the U.S. Energy Department said Wednesday.
Berlin (AFP) June 04, 2013 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives on Tuesday dropped plans for a draft law on fracking for the time being amid concerns by some coalition allies about the oil and gas extraction technique, sources said.
Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jun 04, 2013 - VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a dimmable LED street light that consumes significantly less energy than current lighting systems, while improving the lighting characteristics
Khartoum (AFP) June 04, 2013 - Iraq has agreed to provide cash-strapped Sudan with oil while deferring payment, Khartoum's investment minister said on Wednesday.
Wellington, New Zealand (UPI) Jun 4, 2013 - The New Zealand government said Wednesday it could safely develop its petroleum resources safely even if hydraulic fracturing is employed.
Beijing (UPI) Jun 4, 2013 - China's thermal coal demand is expected to double by 2030, says a new report.
Singapore (AFP) June 04, 2013 - Oil prices fell in Asian trade Tuesday as data showing weak manufacturing activity in China suggested growth in the world's second largest economy was slowing.
Zug, Switzerland (UPI) Jun 4, 2013 - The Trans-Adriatic gas pipeline for Europe is still moving forward despite decisions from influential stakeholders to leave, a project spokesperson said.
Bucharest (AFP) June 04, 2013 - Romania's centre-left government on Tuesday adopted a decree cutting incentives for renewable energy, which experts say could drive investors away and put on hold a booming industry.
Washington (AFP) June 04, 2013 - A US official on Wednesday voiced hope that China and Southeast Asian nations will start talks soon on a code of conduct to resolve disputes over the South China Sea after repeated flare-ups.
