January 30, 2009

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POLITICAL ECONOMY Wen and Putin lash out at US over economic crisis Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 28, 2009 Chinese and Russian leaders Wen Jiabao and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday blamed the United States for causing the global economic crisis on a gloomy first day of the Davos forum. Both called for a new attitude by President Barack Obama, while deepening pessimism over the future of the global economy enshrouded the World Economic Forum. Chinese premier Wen said America's voracious appetite ... read more ENERGY NEWS Energy Crime Stoppers Hotline Delivers First Arrest Houston TX (SPX) Jan 30, 2009 Energized by reports of its first arrest, recovered equipment, and police working active tips on energy theft, sponsors of the Energy Crime Stoppers hotline implored members to increase urgency to deter energy field theft. Crime fighters warned that thieves seek easy marks for quick income and during a tough economy desperate thieves target facilities with weak security. In its first ... more Previous Issues Jan 29 Jan 28 Jan 27 Jan 26 Jan 23 CAR TECH Toyota Eco-Friendly Dealerships Lead In Environmental Construction Torrance CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2009 Auto dealerships now are playing a leading role in the development of buildings and facilities meeting the highest environmental construction standards. Three Toyota dealerships have become the first in the country to receive certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) through its Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) program. Three other Toyota dealership ... more ENERGY TECH Threats And Opportunities For The Wind Energy Market London, UK (SPX) Jan 30, 2009 The recent financial meltdown has intensified the spotlight on the resilience of various industries. The renewable energy industry and particularly the wind energy sector initially seemed to be hardly affected by the sudden lack of project finance and debt. However, the situation has changed. Market participants in the wind energy sector have new barriers as well as opportunities to reckon ... more ENERGY TECH Pennsylvania Game Commission Releases First Wind Energy Annual Report Harrisburg PA (SPX) Jan 30, 2009 As Pennsylvania and the nation seek alternative sources of energy, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has released its first annual report about the results of the voluntary agreement between the agency and 20 wind energy companies who have vowed to avoid, minimize and mitigate impacts on wild birds and mammals in the Commonwealth. "Wind energy development in Pennsylvania and the nation is ... more   pollution: Over 4,000 industrial plants without proper permits: EU energy-tech: Geo-engineering 'useful' against climate change: study economy: Chinese premier defends forex policy at German talks ENERGY TECH Analysis: Lower oil prices plague Nigeria Washington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2009 Falling global oil prices are preventing the Nigerian government from tackling the ongoing violence in the oil-rich Niger Delta, according to experts on the turbulent West African nation. Coupled with the country's woes over falling oil values, Nigeria is struggling with the recent devaluation of its currency, the naira, against the dollar, as well as decreasing oil production over the ... more ENERGY TECH Analysis: Eco-energy agency founded Berlin (UPI) Jan 28, 2009 Clean energy has hit prime time on the international stage. Delegates from 120 governments meeting in Bonn, Germany, this week launched an intergovernmental renewables agency they hope will be on par with powerhouses like the International Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The International Renewable Energy Agency, like the IEA and IAEA, will promote the ... more ENERGY TECH Analysis: Mexico's Pemex production down Miami (UPI) Jan 28, 2009 Oil production by Mexican state-owned company PEMEX fell by more than 9 percent in 2008 because of depleted reserves, according to energy officials. Energy officials said the slightly less than 2.8 million barrel per day production average was the lowest level for Mexico in 14 years, raising concerns for the future of the country's leading reserve, the Cantarell oil field. ... more ENERGY TECH Analysis: Nabucco gets little more support Washington (UPI) Jan 28, 2009 European leaders at an energy meeting held in the aftermath of the Russian-Ukrainian gas crisis see the proposed Nabucco natural gas pipeline as a way around Moscow-controlled energy supplies. While leaders in Budapest Tuesday pledged financial and political support, the Western-backed project to send Azeri, Caspian and Middle Eastern gas to European consumers will have trouble competing again ... more  �  � economy: China confident of getting back onto fast track growth gas: Czech leader urges support for Ukraine's EU drive car-tech: Development Center For Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Duke Energy Boosts Share the Warmth Program Indonesian NGO backs villagers in fight against palm oil NACEL Energy Announces Third Texas Power Project Progress Energy Nuclear Plants Set Generation Record In 2008 RMT Achieves Another Record-Breaking Year SkyPower Secures Major Wind Power Supply Contract Walker's World: China at Davos Bio-Ethanol To Provide 10 Percent Of Transport Fuels By 2010 Ocean Power Technologies And LM Collaborate On Wave Power Project New Catalyst Paves The Path For Ethanol-Powered Fuel Cells N-Viro Fuel Technology Receives Alternative Energy Status From US EPA Mass Megawatts Announces Sale Of Wind Power Plant Components MSHDA Offers Low-Cost Loans For Home Alternative Energy Improvements MMA Renewable Ventures Completes It's Solar Fund III CER Reports More Than 140 MW Energy Generation Capacity Completed In 2008 Air Products To Supply Gadir Solar With Turnkey Contract World's First Hybrid Solarized Gas Turbine Power Station December OPEC Oil Output Fell To 30.74 Million Barrels Per Day Wind Energy Jobs To Double By 2020 Verenium Announces First Commercial Cellulosic Ethanol Project Union Leader Urges The Government To Push Ahead With Nuclear Energy US DoA Awards Range Fuels A Loan Guarantee Suntech Power And Open Energy Sign Solar Roof Membrane Licensing Deal Suntech And Standard Solar Reach 5MW Solar Panel Supply Agreement Previous Issues Jan 29 Jan 28 Jan 27 Jan 26 Jan 23 The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2008 - SpaceDaily. 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