Moscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) May 11, 2007 - The energy summit scheduled to take place in Warsaw on May 11-13 makes little sense. Poland, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan, the so-called Five, planned to agree on the construction of the Odessa-Gdansk gas pipeline and other routes of energy supplies bypassing Russia.
Moscow (RIA Novosti) May 10, 2007 - When Vladimir Putin became president seven years ago, he made a blitz tour of post-Soviet Central Asia. One of the problems he inherited from Boris Yeltsin was lack of proper relations with the former fraternal Central Asian republics, which had become members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Esbjerg, Denmark (AFP) May 10, 2007 - Denmark, a world leader in wind energy production and consumption, has built the world's largest offshore wind park in the North Sea as it aims to generate 75 percent of its electricity needs with wind power by 2025. Looking out from the port of Esbjerg, the blades of 80 giant wind turbines rotate high in the sky at the Horns Reef wind farm some 20 kilometers (12 miles) offshore.
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 10, 2007 - Carnegie Mellon University's David S. Sholl is working to identify new materials that would help make hydrogen more stable and cost-efficient than fossil fuels. Increased concern about global warming and a need to conserve natural fuel sources prompted Carnegie Mellon researchers to find new, lightweight, low-cost hydrogen-storage materials.
Bougainville, PNG (ANI) May 10, 2007 - Residents of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea have found an indigenous solution to high-energy prices, the ubiquitous tropical fruit, coconut. The islanders are developing mini-refineries to produce a coconut oil that can eventually replace diesel. Residents say, coconut oil has not only made them less dependant on expensive fuel, which had to be imported onto the island, enquiries about the fuel have even come from overseas, including Iran and Europe.
Samsoe, Denmark (AFP) May 10, 2007 - Battered by winds in the waters off eastern Denmark, the picturesque island of Samsoe has broken free of its dependence on oil and gas and, thanks to devoted residents, is now powered solely by renewable energies. A former Viking stronghold with rolling hills, small villages and vast golden fields of rapeseed, Samsoe touts itself as a model to follow in the fight against global warming.
Shaw AFB SC (AFNS) May 10, 2007 - Fuels Airmen here are putting the Air Force's only R-11 Hybrid Electric Aviation Refueler through its paces during a one-year test that began here this month. The test will determine how much the 72,000-pound hybrid reduces emissions and conserves diesel fuel, potentially saving the Air Force money, said 2nd Lt. Zack Buckallew, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight commander.
Palo Alto CA (SPX) May 10, 2007 - Enhanced government support, power deficits, and advanced customer requirements are encouraging greater developments in the small fuel cells market. Recent inclement weather and government laws mandating the installation of environment-friendly systems are bolstering sales of small fuel cells.
Rialto CA (SPX) May 09, 2007 - Chevron Energy Solutions has announced that it has begun engineering and construction of an innovative system at the City of Rialto's wastewater treatment facility that will transform wastewater sludge and kitchen grease from local restaurants into clean, renewable power.
Washington DC (SPX) May 09, 2007 - National Petrochemical and Refiners Association Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna voiced important concerns regarding efforts to increase renewable fuels requirements in testimony to the House Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
New Delhi, India (ANI) May 09, 2007 - Chemicals and Fertilisers and Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said that the new policy on petroleum, chemicals andpetrochemical investment regions will transform India's image in the sector. Speaking to reporters after releasing the policy, Paswan said that apart from helping the overall development of the region, the PCPIRs would not only help in generating employment, but would also give a thrust to industrialization through the setting up of down-stream units.
Charlotte NC (SPX) May 08, 2007 - Duke Energy Carolinas has filed a far-reaching energy efficiency plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that makes energy efficiency the company's fifth fuel in meeting customer demand, along with advanced nuclear, clean coal, natural gas and renewable energy.
Argonne IL (SPX) May 08, 2007 - Researchers at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new approach to increasing the capacity and stability of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The technology is based on a new material for the positive electrode that is comprised of a unique nano-crystalline, layered-composite structure.
India on Monday said it was trying hard for a speedy realization of a planned 7.4-billion-dollar trans-nation Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project.
Seoul (UPI) May 04, 2007 - China has sharply expanded its business ventures in North Korea in recent years, tapping into the country's natural resources as it seeks to boost its leverage over the communist state, South Korea's state-run think tank says. What's more, China will exploit its impoverished neighbor further in future -- Beijing sees Pyongyang as a potential part of its northeastern area, bordering Russia or Mongolia, the research institute run by the Korea Development Bank opined.
Atlanta GA (SPX) May 04, 2007 - GE Energy will provide an additional 600 megawatts of wind turbines to Invenergy Wind for 2008 projects in the United States and Canada. Invenergy previously announced the purchase of 600 megawatts of GE Energy wind turbines for 2007 projects. The latest order brings the total to 1,200 megawatts of GE 1.5-megawatt machines for projects over the next two years -- enough power for more than 300,000 homes.
