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Alternate energy sources still a far-off dream

The annual global energy outlook released by the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) is a timely, if sobering, reminder of the enduring place of fossil fuels in the overall energy mix. Energy demand and supply patterns change only slowly, and despite the earnest wishes of politicians and environmentalists, shifting away from existing carbon-intensive energy systems will take ...

Mar. 21, 2012

By GLOBE SERIES

The race for alternative energy sources: new geothermal projects in Europe

In the race to find alternative energy sources, geothermal energy is gaining favour. Geothermal energy is a continuous source of energy since the heat is trapped inside the earth, without depleting. This places geothermal energy above sporadic wind and solar energy, which tends to have a capacity factor of only 20-35%; geothermal capacity is more than 70%. Although global energy use from ...

Jul. 28, 2008

By Frost & Sullivan

IEA statement on high oil prices

While $100/bbl oil may have grabbed the market’s attention, the reality is that oil prices have been extremely high for many months now. We have emphasised our concern about the continued tightness in the oil market in recent issues of the Oil Market Report. Prices have been rising and stocks falling over most of the second half of 2007, recently fallingbelow the fiveyear average. This week, ...

Jan. 3, 2008

By International Energy Agency

Bioenergy Technologies Office Judges Washington State University Energy Competition

Washington State University is hosting the Imagine Tomorrow competition to challenge high school students to explore new ways to support the transition to alternative energy sources. The competition, held on May 30–June 1, 2014, asks students to work together in teams to research topics related to biofuels, technology, behavior, or design. Bioenergy Technologies Office’s ...

May 27, 2014

By US Department of Energy

Renewable energy output must more than quadruple to replace fossil fuel: study

A study from the University of Oregon and published in the journal "Nature Climate Change" is challenging conventional thinking that renewable energy sources may one day replace fossil fuels. Sociologist Richard York studied the use of electricity from fossil fuels and alternative sources in 130 countries during the past half century. He discovered that rather than replacing fossil fuels, the ...

Apr. 3, 2012

By GLOBE SERIES

Wind power comes out top in review of alternative energy sources

A new study ranks alternative energy sources in terms of their overall impact on the environment and human health. The report offers guidance for policy makers making decisions on which emerging technologies to support. Substantial investment in development of alternative energy sources is needed in order to meet greenhouse gas emissions targets. But policymakers must make tough choices when ...

Feb. 23, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

Domestic heating oil supplies: written ministerial statement by Charles Hendry, minister for energy

The recent severe weather has caused significant concern about the domestic oil market and the liquefied petroleum gas market. I fully recognise the difficulties people have experienced with rising prices and supply problems. Underlying many of the complaints are concerns about the challenges of supplying oil and gas to rural communities and whether the current market structure provides the ...

Jan. 21, 2011

By Department of Energy and Climate Change

Requests for proposals - Green ideas to get funding

The Orcelle Fund, a grant-awarding body that will provide seed capital for high-risk development projects for alternative maritime energy sources and energy-efficient technology, seeks new ideas to support. Proposals are due by December 15, 2009. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics - Over the years, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has established a leadership role within the global transport and ...

Nov. 11, 2009

By GLOBE SERIES

Society faces `grim` post-fossil fuel energy crisis, report warns

Industrial society cannot be maintained at present levels in a future where renewable resources take over from fossil fuels, according to the report by two leading California-based think tanks. Jerry Mander, founder of the International Forum on Globalisation, which published the report this month, writes in the foreword: 'With fossil fuels fast disappearing, and their continuing supplies ...

Nov. 25, 2009

By GLOBE SERIES

GE powers `Green Hornet` fighter in biofuel flight

Pond scum, grass clippings and old T-shirts may not seem to be terribly appetizing topics, but they are providing food for thought as alternative energy sources that can power today's United States military aircraft and support broader military strategy aimed at fuel independence. GE F414 engines are at the front line, having powered the Boeing F/A-18 'Green Hornet' on its initial ...

Apr. 24, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

Solar energy viable option for Timor-Leste, says UN

A just concluded three-year pilot project has shown that solar power can be an affordable and sustainable alternative energy source for the people of Timor-Leste, according to a senior United Nations official heading up the programme. The solar project, just one of many initiatives carried out by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affair (UNDESA) in the tiny South East Asian nation, aimed ...

Jul. 16, 2008

By United Nations

Idaho CleanTech Alliance Chapter Launch Luncheon with Congressman Mike Simpson

The CleanTech Alliance is excited to announce a new official chapter in the state of Idaho. For the past three years, the Alliance has been working with clean energy companies and leaders in Idaho to explore partnership opportunities. Out of those discussions and events, it became clear that an official Idaho Chapter of the CleanTech Alliance will be the most effective way to advance the ...

Feb. 28, 2020

By CleanTech Alliance

More Students choosing a future in chemical engineering

The number of students applying to study chemical & process engineering continues to grow according to the latest UCAS figures. The 2007 intake has seen a 17% rise in applications and signals good news for chemical engineering departments across the UK. Since 2002, there has been a 60% increase in students opting to study the subject, with consistent year-on-year growth. This latest ...

Aug. 24, 2007

By IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)

Gamesa to supply 46 MW to ITC Group in India

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, makes progress in India by signing a new contract to supply 46 MW of capacity to ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division, subsidiary of the Indian group ITC. The agreement calls for the installation and supply of 23 Gamesa G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at Tagguparthi, Andhra Pradesh State; as well as the operation and maintenance services. The ...

Jul. 2, 2013

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Omaha to play host to 2009 World Environment Day in North America

North American celebrations for World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June, will centre on Omaha, Nebraska, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced this week. Businesses, organizations and individuals in the host city, Omaha, will work with the UNEP Regional Office for North America (RONA) to schedule a series of events for the Day, as well as activities for the six ...

Apr. 14, 2009

By United Nations

Saudi Arabia’s coming oil and fiscal challenge

The Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment firm has produced an extremely valuable special report, "Saudi Arabia's coming oil and fiscal challenge," that addresses a series of key questions about trends in Saudi Arabia's energy sector and economy. Jadwa Chief Economist Brad Bourland and Head of Research Paul Gamble, authors of the report, noted that Saudi Arabia's government spending and domestic ...

Aug. 16, 2011

By GLOBE SERIES

Defending Paradise: $64 million USD and Immediate Action Committed to Protect the Environment and Accelerate Renewable Energy

In a joint effort to safeguard and bolster the Caribbean region's tourism-dependent economy, 15 Caribbean governments and 17 corporations met on Necker Island, home of Sir Richard Branson, in the British Virgin Islands this weekend and committed approximately $64 million USD to preserve and protect the region's marine and coastal environment, and accelerate efforts to transition to renewable ...

May 23, 2013

By The Nature Conservancy

Tough 2020 targets boost interest for world bioenergy

The recently proposed EU Renewable Energy and Climate Change package has put Sweden into the global energy spotlight. If adopted and achieved, Sweden would have the highest renewable energy share in the EU by 2020. Using 2005 as a baseline, the EU Renewable Energy and Climate Change package outlines target proposals for increasing the share of renewable energy in each member state. In the case ...

Apr. 11, 2008

By Elmia AB

Majority of Energy Execs See U.S. Oil Over $121 Per Barrel This Year; Shale Expected to Have `Transformative` Impact: KPMG Survey

Energy executives expect continued volatility in the price-per-barrel of oil for the remainder of the year, with most (64 percent) predicting crude prices to exceed $121 per barrel. The executives also foresee shale oil and gas having a transformative effect on helping to meet the world's energy needs, according to the results of the 9th Annual Energy Survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy ...

May 12, 2011

By KPMG International

Will solar development survive in North Africa and Middle East?

In recent weeks the world has seen a dramatic change in the political structure in North Africa and Middle East. With all eyes of the world on the region the question remains what does the future economy hold and what does this mean for investment and the development of solar projects. On first impression you are lead to think that solar energy development has been put to the back burner as ...

Mar. 22, 2011

By New Energy Update

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