Richland WA (SPX) Dec 13, 2007 - Two core technologies developed at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - a fuel desulfurization system and a fuel reforming system - were instrumental in the demonstration of an electric power system operating on JP-8, a fuel commonly used in military operations.
Calgary, Canada (SPX) Dec 13, 2007 - An international team that includes University of Calgary scientists has shown how crude oil in oil deposits around the world - including in Alberta's oil sands - are naturally broken down by microbes in the reservoir. Their discovery - published in the prestigious science journal Nature - could revolutionize heavy oil and oil sands production by leading to more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly ways to produce this valuable resource.
Cedar Rapids IO (SPX) Dec 13, 2007 - It's full steam ahead for four industry-leading companies who have partnered to market, design, install and arrange financing for an innovative, biomass-fueled, steam production technology that significantly reduces the cost to produce ethanol.
Stanford CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2007 - In many ways, wind energy seems an ideal energy source. Fields of mighty turbines spinning in rhythm could harness carbonless power and shuttle it off to homes and industries. But questions remain about the feasibility of wind parks: How much will they cost? Can this unpredictable energy source be relied upon to contribute appreciably to the country's power needs?
Baltimore MD (SPX) Dec 13, 2007 - Using smoke, laser light, model airplane propellers and a campus wind tunnel, a team led by Johns Hopkins University researchers is trying to solve the airflow mysteries that surround wind turbines, an increasingly popular source of green energy. The National Science Foundation recently awarded the team a three-year, $321,000 grant to support the project.
Ames IO (SPX) Dec 12, 2007 - Fuel-cell cars are reaching commercial viability in today's increasingly eco-conscious society, but despite their promise, even scientists have struggled to explain just how the fuel-cell's central component - the proton exchange membrane - really works. However, a team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory has offered a new model that provides the best explanation to date for the membrane's structure and how it functions.
Omaha NE (SPX) Dec 11, 2007 - Despite reports of a well-publicized and well-funded anti-ethanol misinformation campaign, an overwhelming majority of consumers still believe the U.S. is too dependent on foreign sources of oil. A national survey, commissioned by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC), finds that nearly a third of respondents indicated that their attitude toward ethanol has become more favorable over the last six months; 62 percent reported their opinions stayed the same.
Baltimore MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2007 - Constellation Energy has announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, has entered into a green electricity purchase agreement with the InterContinental Chicago Hotel. As part of the agreement, Constellation NewEnergy will secure approximately two million kilowatt hours of Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) through its NewMix Super(SM) product to match 50 percent of the hotel's electricity usage.
Khartoum (AFP) Dec 11, 2007 - Darfur rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) said on Tuesday it had attacked and taken over a Chinese-run oilfield in central Sudan.
Madrid (AFP) Dec 11, 2007 - Spanish energy giant Iberdrola said Tuesday it had priced the 20 percent stake in its renewable energy arm which it will float later this week at 5.30 euros per share.
Astana (AFP) Dec 11, 2007 - A pipeline project linking Kazakhstan and China is to be completed in October 2009, Kazakhstan's state-run oil group said on Tuesday.
York, UK (SPX) Dec 11, 2007 - Microbes could provide a clean, renewable energy source and use up carbon dioxide in the process, suggested Dr James Chong at a Science Media Centre press briefing today. Methanogens are microbes called archaea that are similar to bacteria. They are responsible for the vast majority of methane produced on earth by living things says Dr Chong from York University.
Ripley, Canada (SPX) Dec 11, 2007 - The Ripley Wind Power Project, a $176 million joint venture project between Acciona Energy and Suncor Energy Products began generating power on November 24, sending electricity to Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator. The partners are continuing to commission wind turbines and plan to complete commissioning activities by the end of 2007.
Nusa Dua, Indonesia (AFP) Dec 11, 2007 - Norway's finance minister on Tuesday proposed a fresh plan to battle climate change by auctioning off permits to emit CO2 and using the profits to help poor nations cope with global warming.
Moscow (UPI) Dec 11, 2007 - Russia must increase investment in oil and gas exploration and production, and save its energy resources, say German scientists.
San Francisco CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2007 - Recurrent Energy announced the close of a $200 million staged solar project fund with Morgan Stanley. The fund represents a commitment by Morgan Stanley to provide financing for $100mm of Recurrent Energy's solar electric power projects in 2008 and an additional $100mm in 2009.
