Washington, April 28, 2008 - Of all the post-Soviet Caspian nations, Western investors since 1991 looked most longingly at Turkmenistan, which was essentially unavailable during the reign of Saparmurat Niyazov.
Washington (UPI) Apr 28, 2008 - Violent attacks on oil installations have increased in recent weeks, raising concerns that Nigeria's militants are aiming to make good on a promise to cripple the country's petroleum industry.
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 28, 2008 - Earth Day is a time to appreciate the natural world and explore ways we can reduce our impact on the Earth. A great way to celebrate Earth Day is by using an energy source that comes directly from Mother Earth---geothermal energy. Geothermal energy helps reduce the impact of pollution on our air, water, and wildlife, and its use is growing.
Euless TX (SPX) Apr 28, 2008 - Direct Fuels has opened a biodiesel production facility at its refinery in Euless, Texas. This makes the company one of two producers of biodiesel in North Texas, yet the only one located at a fuel terminal so biodiesel can be blended directly into petroleum diesel, as per customer need.
Bangkok (AFP) April 28, 2008 - Greater use of renewable energy and power conservation could save countries in the Asia-Pacific region 700 billion dollars by 2030, according to a UN report released here Monday.
Washington (AFP) April 28, 2008 - Setting aside farmland to produce biofuels like ethanol may be partly to blame for driving up world food prices, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday.
Columbus OH (SPX) Apr 28, 2008 - In 1970, Kermit the Frog (voiced by Jim Henson) crooned, It's not that easy being green, having to spend each day the color of the leaves. Welcome to the 21st century, Kermit, a time when you could be the mascot for an entire movement. Green is now synonymous with sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Green, as everyone knows, is the hottest thing going, so its much easier to be Green today than it was 40 (or fewer) years ago.
Sydney (AFP) April 27, 2008 - The Australian government Sunday denied a report Chinese firms have been told to withdraw from investing in Australian mining companies while it reviews foreign investment rules.
Shanghai (AFP) April 25, 2008 - China will join up with the US Chicago Climate Exchange to establish a carbon emission market in the city of Tianjin near Beijing, state media reported Friday.
Greensburg, Kansas (AFP) April 25, 2008 - Devastated by a tornado, this tiny Kansas town is banking on a greener future as homeowners, businesses and officials weave environmentally-friendly features into their rebuilding plans.
Brussels (AFP) April 25, 2008 - A European biodiesel lobby called for an EU investigation Friday into subsidised exports of US biodiesel, which it said were undermining the industry in Europe.
Wellesley MA (SPX) Apr 24, 2008 - On Tuesday, April 22nd, Babson officially become the first college in the greater Boston area to utilize wind power through an on-campus installation, joining the growing number of US colleges and universities that have chosen to develop their commitment to sustainable business practices through the use of renewable energy technologies. The commissioning ceremony took place at 2:00 PM, and coincided with the school's Earth Day festivities.
Beijing (AFP) April 24, 2008 - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), the country's largest oil and gas producer, plans to nearly double gas output in the nation's resource-rich northwest by 2010, state media said Thursday.
Civitavecchia, Italy (UPI) April 24, 2008 - High oil and natural gas prices, coupled with increased demand, are driving Europe's return to coal-fired power plants, an industry official says.
Lansing MI (SPX) Apr 24, 2008 - The Michigan Jobs and Energy Coalition commended the Michigan House for its strong vote in favor of a comprehensive energy policy that will help create jobs and encourage significant investments in the state's energy infrastructure. The House approved the main bill in the package on a 78-30 bipartisan vote. That bill, HB5524, now goes to the state Senate for action.
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) Apr 24, 2008 - As part of the continued development of Morphic's fuel cell-based energy systems, the company will be testing a proprietary 20 kW wind turbine this fall in the toughest possible conditions on the island of Oland off the coast of Sweden. All components in Morphic's energy system are developed for large-scale production and Morphic is involved in discussions with various players in all applications areas regarding the introduction of the Company's energy system.
