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China Closing in, but US to Remain Gas Turbine Market No.1 in 2020Despite the uncertainty surrounding the country’s regulatory scenario and the overcapacity of some Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants, the US is expected to remain the largest market for gas turbines in 2020, ... Global Energy WatchAuthor: Global Energy Watch |
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May 15, 2013
Alternative Energy
Siemens study: Europe can save EUR 45 billion in its pursuit of renewables
Building and expanding renewable energy installations in the wrong locations is costing EUR 45 billion in unnecessary investment. Potential savings on a magnitude of 4-5 times the annual investment in solar and wind ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Scientists hack photosynthesis for electricity
As humans scour the Earth for energy, venturing farther offshore and deeper underground, a new study suggests the answer has been under our noses all along. Rather than chasing finite fossils like oil and coal, it ... Mother Nature Network
Author: Russell McLendon
Energy News - Europe, UK
Progress on Scottish Islands Renewables Project
The UK and Scottish Governments have published a report which considers the evidence base for developing renewables projects on the Scottish Islands. The report – Scottish Islands Renewables Project shows that while ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Energy News - Latin America
Statoil awarded 6 licences offshore Brazil
The award in Brazil's 11th licencing round reflects Statoil's extensive application and ambition of long-term growth in Brazil. Out of the six licences awarded in Espirito Santo, Statoil is the operator for four and ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Energy News - North America
China Closing in, but US to Remain Gas Turbine Market No.1 in 2020
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the country’s regulatory scenario and the overcapacity of some Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants, the US is expected to remain the largest market for gas turbines in 2020, ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Environment (HSE)
Steve Rosenberger Of Trillium Environmental Services
Steve Rosenberger, regional vice president of Trillium Environmental Services, believes if you aren’t looking forward and anticipating trends in your market, you will find yourself behind — and catching up can be ... BIC Magazine
Author: Steve Rosenberger
OriginOil Names Manufacturer for New Performance-Based Frack Water Cleanup Program
OriginOil, Inc, the developer of a breakthrough energy production process for cleaning up oil & gas water, announced today that it has named Clean Water Technology (CWT) to manufacture commercial-scale equipment ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Featured Authors
Waterjetting 9a - the instant of contact
Plain high-pressure waterjets penetrate into material in a different way than that which occurs when abrasive is used to make cutting easier. And even with abrasive there are different ways in which the target will ... Bit Tooth Energy
Author: Heading Out (David (Dave) Summers)
Green Power
GE Gas Engines to Power Green Waste Energys Global Alternative Energy Projects
GE and Greenwich, Conn.,-based Green Waste Energy (GWE) today announced they have signed a frame agreement for GE to supply an undetermined number of ecomagination[1] qualified Jenbacher gas engines to power a series ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)
Sustainability Helps Businesses Work Better Together
In less than 20 years, sustainability has gone from being little more than a buzzword to one of the most researched business topics of our time, as well as a core consideration for many companies. Yet, as recently as ... BIC Magazine
Author: Marty Stamey
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Ballard Anticipates Powering 80% of European Fuel Cell Buses in Revenue Service in 2014
Ballard Power Systems announced today that it anticipates powering approximately 40 of the 50 zero emission fuel cell buses used in public transit revenue service on European roads in 2014. By 2014 Ballard will be ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Safety (HSE)
Total Safety Solutions Is Company's Commitment, Expertise
No matter the sector in which you work, one common thread uniting everyone is the risk you are exposed to every day in your work environment. Honeywell Safety Products (HSP) is committed to your protection. This ... BIC Magazine
Author: BIC Magazine, bicnews@bicalliance.com
Eastman’s Jerry Kuhn Focuses On Future Growth, Total Safety Commitment
Eastman Chemical Co. Site Manager of Jefferson Operations Jerry Kuhn believes it is crucial to invest in selecting and developing people in order to counter the high number of baby boomer retirements. “The one thing ... BIC Magazine
Author: Lindsey Hebert
World Energy Reports, Discussions, & Predictions
The dangers of complacency
Perceptions based, perhaps on too small a collection of information, can lead into opinions that, on investigation, turn out to be incorrect. Just recently a couple of friends had mentioned that charities that they ... Bit Tooth Energy
Author: Heading Out (David (Dave) Summers)
May 13, 2013
Alternative Energy
Joint BioEnergy Institute Researchers Develop Enzyme-free Ionic Liquid Pre-treatment
Advanced biofuels - liquid fuels synthesized from the sugars in cellulosic biomass - offer a clean, green and renewable alternative to gasoline, diesel and jet fuels. Bringing the costs of producing these advanced ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
New Energy Discovery Boosts Performance of See-through Solar Cells, Able to Generate Electricity on Glass Windows
New Energy Technologies, Inc, developer of see-through solar cells for generating electricity on glass windows, today announced that researchers have successfully achieved faster fabrication time, improved ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Airbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet Canada push for new aviation fuels
Airbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet Canada, hosted by Montreal’s McGill University, have formed a partnership to assess Canadian solutions for the production of sustainable alternative jet fuels with the long term goal ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Solar Energy
Canadian Solar, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Complete Solar Projects for Sterling Municipal Light in Massachusetts
Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world's largest solar power companies, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Solar today announced the completion of two 1-megawatt (MW) AC solar .... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
May 08, 2013
Industry Jobs
Getting Serious about Ex-Military Recruitment
As many Western countries downsize their military forces in response to geopolitical trends and, more commonly, a reduction of military budgets, thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen are facing tough times amid ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Jon Mainwaring
Energy News - Latin America
Petronas to Buy Stakes Offshore Brazil from OGX at $850M
Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd. is the latest Asian state-owned oil company to snap up significant stakes in overseas oil-and-gas assets with its planned purchase of 40% stakes in two offshore blocks in Brazil's ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Dow Jones Newswires
Energy News - North America
Shell gets rolling on Stones
Shell has decided to move forward with development of its Stones project in the Gulf of Mexico, paving the way for fabrication of the field’s proposed floating production vessel and subsea infrastructure. Announcing... Upstreamonline.com
Author: Upstreamonline.com, stories@upstreamonline.com
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)
DNV enhances class rules for offshore units
DNV has restructured its offshore classification rules for Mobile Offshore Units in order to improve transparency and enhance safety. “Our aim is to help the rig owner in the building process – to clearly show that ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Nuclear Energy
MHI to Step Up Involvement in Sinop Nuclear Power Plant Project in Turkey
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is poised to accelerate its involvement in a nuclear power plant (NPP) project being forwarded in Turkey following Japan's recent acquisition of preferential negotiating rights... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
Solar Energy
Introducing 3M Wind Blade Protection Coating W4600
Awareness is growing in the wind industry about the severe impact that erosion on the leading edge of wind blades can have on turbine output. Erosion can lead to a significant loss in annual energy production, costing... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
SunDrum Solar and AllNuEnergy Install the Largest PVT system in the US.
SunDrum® Solar LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid PVT systems (Combined Photovoltaic and Thermal solutions) and AllNuEnergy Inc., an installer of both thermal and PV solutions, recently completed the largest on-roof ... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
May 06, 2013
Chemical Engineering and Process
EPA Proposes New SNUR For Chemical Used In Petroleum Refining
Companies involved in petroleum refining operations or that import chemical substances used in such operations should be aware of a recent regulatory proposal issued by the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act ... BIC Magazine
Author: Lindsay B. Meyer
BIO Urges Congress to Include Renewable Chemicals in Farm Bill Energy Title Programs
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today wrote leaders of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees urging reauthorization and mandatory funding of the Farm Bill Energy Title programs and eligibility for... Global Energy Watch
Author: Global Energy Watch
NOAA, Dow Update Federal Chemical Software Program
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has worked with chemical industry experts to release a major update to a federal software program used to prevent chemical incidents and help protect... BIC Magazine
Author: BIC Magazine, bicnews@bicalliance.com
Environment (HSE)
Study: EPA's Gas Regs = No Significant Environmental Benefit
EPA’s new Tier 3 regulations on gasoline would not provide measurable ozone air quality benefits, according to a study released recently by API. “EPA’s new gasoline regulations are a prime example of what ... BIC Magazine
Author: BIC Magazine, bicnews@bicalliance.com
Manufacturing Sector Using Less Energy
Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17 percent from 2002 to 2010, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Manufacturing gross output decreased by only 3 ... BIC Magazine
Author: BIC Magazine, bicnews@bicalliance.com
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)
Health, Safety & Environmental
In preparation for the first compliance date of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard, the agency has published a new fact sheet summarizing the training topics employers must cover with ... BIC Magazine
Author: Jessica Davis
Safety (HSE)
Scaffolding Company Reduces EMR To .77
Empire Scaffold, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., is a specialty contractor, meaning the company specializes in one service — industrial scaffolding. As a full-service scaffolding company, Empire ... BIC Magazine
Author: BIC Magazine, bicnews@bicalliance.com
Community Connection
Safety Management Systems uses leisure time to help others The employees from Safety Management Systems’ (SMS) Lafayette, La., campus recently participated in a special project with United Way of Acadiana, a nonprofit... BIC Magazine
Preplanning For Turnaround Success
Preplanning for a major outage or turnaround not only improves work quality, such planning efficiently uses project resources and helps to ensure a safe working environment at all times. NAES Construction Manager ... BIC Magazine
Author: Steve Stark
Off-The-Job Safety
Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hire a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Homeowners often make risky assumptions about whether or not they should get their utility lines ... BIC Magazine