Washington (UPI) Jul 10, 2008 - Record-high oil prices are causing many nations to re-evaluate other energy options, especially nuclear power, despite its environmental shortcomings. As the number of nuclear plants increases, so will demand for uranium, giving producer nations increased market opportunities.
Oslo (AFP) July 10, 2008 - As the world mulls over the conundrum of how to satisfy a seemingly endless appetite for energy and still slash greenhouse gas emissions, researchers have stumbled upon an unexpected hero: algae.
Wilmington DE (SPX) Jul 10, 2008 - In recognition of its long-standing commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy, DuPont has received five awards from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), all focused on the company's energy conservation efforts.
Jenbach, Austria (SPX) Jul 10, 2008 - GE Energy is supplying Cairn India with 32 of its J420 GS Jenbacher gas engines that will generate the electricity for India's first cross country, heated crude oil pipeline, which is currently under construction.
Tokyo (AFP) July 10, 2008 - A Japanese government body said Thursday it would fund a joint project of leading firms to develop a key technology to produce large, energy-saving organic displays.
Cape Town, South Africa (SPX) Jul 10, 2008 - Increasing demand for power in Namibia has presented substantial and lucrative investment opportunities for both international and local power industry participants.
Singapore (AFP) July 10, 2008 - Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, gaining support from Iran's test of a missile that could hit Israel, dealers said.
Phoenix AZ (SPX) Jul 10, 2008 - PowerVerde has entered into discussions with a large domestic utility to test its patented Gas Pressure Motor (Motor).
Houston TX (SPX) Jul 10, 2008 - Shell Hydrogen has announced the opening of California's first hydrogen refueling station on a conventional Shell gasoline forecourt in West Los Angeles (LA).
Paris (AFP) July 10, 2008 - The announcement by French energy giant Total that it is too risky to invest in Iran will not affect international efforts to resolve the crisis over Tehran's nuclear programme, France said Thursday.
Arlington VA (SPX) Jul 09, 2008 - AES has announced a substantial increase in its China-based wind power operations through two new agreements with Guohua Energy Investment Co. Ltd., one of China's largest wind power developers.
Washington (UPI) Jul 9, 2008 - Since the 1990-1991 unraveling of communism in Eastern Europe and Eurasia, countries liberated from socialist state planning have sought to convert their centrally planned economies into market ones, with varying degrees of success. To assist in the process they often have sought Western advice, but such assistance often has come at a high social price, as free market shock therapy frequently impacts the poorest elements of society, which in turn can lead to social unrest.
Miami (UPI) Jul 9, 2008 - India's Reliance Industries Ltd. -- a leading South Asian energy firm -- has signed a joint agreement with Peru's state oil company to explore for oil and gas in the South American country.
Barberton OH (SPX) Jul 09, 2008 - Babcock and Wilcox Power Generation Group broke ground June 30, 2008, on a new $11.8 million, 7,500-square-foot facility for the study of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology at its Research Center in Barberton.
Richmond VA (SPX) Jul 09, 2008 - Dominion Virginia Power began construction of the 585-megawatt Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center in Southwest Virginia this afternoon. Construction of the clean-coal power station is scheduled to take four years.
Tokyo (AFP) July 9, 2008 - Major Japanese auto parts maker Denso Corp. has begun investigating if it can use algae to absorb carbon dioxide emissions from its factories, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
