Spremberg, Germany (AFP) Sept 9, 2008 - One of Europe's biggest power firms inaugurated a prototype coal-fired power station on Tuesday it says is almost emissions-free but environmentalists were less than impressed.
London (AFP) Sept 9, 2008 - Oil prices slumped close to 101 dollars on Tuesday, their lowest level since the start of April, as the market waited to see whether OPEC would announce a cut in output levels later in the day.
Brussels (AFP) Sept 9, 2008 - Russia's decision to send warships to the Caribbean is not just a riposte to US navy manoeuvres in the Black Sea, but a sign of Moscow's determination to contest American influence, say analysts.
Ottawa (AFP) Sept 9, 2008 - Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised Tuesday to reduce Canada's excise tax on diesel fuel in contrast to his main rival's plan for a carbon tax, in a heated election campaign.
San Luis Obispo CA (SPX) Sep 09, 2008 - Power-Save Energy Company has announced the release of its newest product, the Fluorescent Light Manager.As the world phases out incandescent lights, new more efficient light sources are gaining popularity, and as such, the need for controlling these devices is becoming increasingly critical.
Oklahoma City OK (SPX) Sep 09, 2008 - As Oklahoma continues to research and develop its alternative fuel sources and production, the Governor of Oklahoma will host GROW: The Oklahoma Biofuels Conference, November 12-13 in Oklahoma City at the Skirvin Hotel conference center.
New York (AFP) Sept 8, 2008 - Crude oil prices closed mixed Monday as the market focused on a looming OPEC meeting expected to discuss an output cut and as Hurricane Ike headed toward energy installations in the Gulf of Mexico.
London (AFP) Sept 8, 2008 - Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell said Monday it would evacuate all its offshore personnel working in the Gulf of Mexico, now threatened by Hurricane Ike.
London (AFP) Sept 5, 2008 - Crude oil prices plunged this week as Hurricane Gustav spared US energy facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, traders said.
Abuja, Nigeria (UPI) Sep 05, 2008 - Nigeria has regained -- albeit barely -- its top spot among African oil producers, despite continuing violence in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
Washington (UPI) Sep 5, 2008 - The consequences of last month's armed confrontation between Georgia and Russia over the disputed enclaves of South Ossetia and Abkhazia continue to ripple, extending their influence to Uzbekistan, far to the east.
Beijing, China (UPI) Sep 05, 2008 - Chinese officials say a 20-year oil contract with Baghdad for the al-Ahdab oil field is still under negotiation, opposing claims from Iraqi authorities. The influence of the Iranian government on Baghdad has prompted officials there to discourage Western oil firms from tapping Iraq's substantial reserves, sources say. An international analyst said the Western energy community may wait on the sidelines for Iraq's internal climate to settle before moving on oil contracts.
Delray Beach FL (SPX) Sep 05, 2008 - Destiny, Florida, has announced it has created Florida's first sustainable energy farm. Destiny's Energy Farm will be a learning center where 21st century farming technologies and practices are showcased and designed to produce energy crops like sweet sorghum, algae, jatropha and other crops for alternative fuels.
EESTECH and AGL Energy Limited have signed an MOU to establish a demonstration project using EESTECH's patented Hybrid Coalmine Gas Technology (HCGT).…
Dallas TX (SPX) Sep 05, 2008 - Flowserve has announced it has entered into a joint venture agreement with The Linde Group to commercialize and deploy iKompressor natural gas and biogas refueling systems. Called Flowserve Compression Systems GmbH, the joint venture plans to deliver at least 70 iKompressor refueling systems by 2009 to Germany, Austria, and neighboring European Union (EU) countries.
London UK (SPX) Sep 05, 2008 - Global Marine Systems has confirmed its commient to the rapidly expanding energy market with the creation of a new business unit, Global Marine Energy.
