Energy Tech
Turkey supplies gasoline to Iran
Ankara, Turkey (UPI) Aug 12, 2010 - As Turkey imports nearly 90 percent of its energy requirements, it has sought reliable contracts with its neighbors to cover its needs.
Energy Tech
Britain and Kuwait sign security agreement
London (UPI) Aug 11, 2010 - Britain and Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on combating cybercrime, sharing expertise on international security and counter-terrorism.
Energy Tech
Key evidence in BP oil spill to be collected by suspects
New Orleans, Louisiana (AFP) Aug 11, 2010 - Key evidence on one of the world's worst oil spills could soon be in the hands of the leading suspects as BP and partner contractors are set to start salvaging the wreckage of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.
Energy News
Method proposed for power demand ‘spikes’
Leeds, England (UPI) Aug 11, 2010 - British and Chinese researchers say they've found a way to deal with sudden peak demands for electricity that could cut fuel costs in half.
Energy Tech
Turkish pipeline attacked
Ankara, Turkey (UPI) Aug 11, 2010 - Since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, Turkey has made strenuous efforts to position itself as a regional energy hub.
Energy Tech
Well capped, BP accused of reneging on contracts
Washington (AFP) Aug 11, 2010 - The drawdown of the BP oil spill may bring relief to Gulf residents, but one sector is feeling the pinch -- companies that went into overdrive to produce containment boom and are now wallowing in loss.
Bio Fuel
Can We Secure Our Fuel Supply With The Help Of Algal Blooms
San Francisco CA (SPX) Aug 10, 2010 - Every hot summer, gigantic carpets of blue algae spread across the Baltic, much to the disapointment of seaside visitors looking for a quick dip in the cool water.
Energy Tech
Final BP well kill delayed by storm
New Orleans (AFP) Aug 10, 2010 - Final operations to kill BP's catastrophic Gulf of Mexico oil well have been delayed due to an impending storm, probably until next week, US spill chief Thad Allen said Tuesday.
Energy News
German utilities blasted over power prices
Berlin (UPI) Aug 10, 2010 - German utilities have to defend themselves against allegations that they overcharged electricity consumers by some $1.3 billion.
Bio Fuel
ICCC Lab Becomes National Leader In Biodiesel Testing
Fort Dodge IA (SPX) Aug 10, 2010 - Don Heck has heard a lot of talk about making Iowa the renewable energy capital of the world, and he thinks he's found a way to help.
Energy Tech
Oil spill lawsuits sent to Louisiana, storm delays well kill
New Orleans, Louisiana (AFP) Aug 10, 2010 - Civil lawsuits related to the BP oil spill were sent to a Louisiana judge Tuesday as an impending storm delayed efforts to finally kill the runaway well deep in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bio Fuel
SG Biofuels To Expand Jatropha Research And Development Center
San Diego CA (SPX) Aug 10, 2010 - SG Biofuels has announced plans to establish the world's most advanced Jatropha research and development center located in San Diego, Calif.
Energy Tech
BP makes first deposit into Gulf disaster fund
Washington (AFP) Aug 9, 2010 - BP made its first deposit into the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster fund on Monday, while top executives were summoned to the White House to pledge their long-term commitment to restoring the region.
Energy Tech
BP relief well ready ‘this week,’ Obama praises progress
Washington (AFP) Aug 9, 2010 - BP's relief well Monday was days away from intercepting the blown-out Macondo well shaft and conducting the bottom kill, as US President Barack Obama welcomed news that the battle with the undersea gusher is just about over.
Energy Tech
Philippines says US not needed in South China Sea dispute
Manila (AFP) Aug 9, 2010 - The Philippines said Monday that Southeast Asian nations did not need US help in solving territorial disputes with China over the potentially resource-rich South China Sea.
Energy Tech
BP faces ‘large financial penalty’: US environment chief
Washington (AFP) Aug 8, 2010 - President Barack Obama's top energy advisor said Sunday that BP will pay a large financial penalty for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster but refused to say if criminal negligence charges will be pursued.