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 Sydney (UPI) Oct 8, 2009 
Shell plans to build a $5.5 billion floating liquefied natural gas processing plant off the West Australian coast.
Using floating LNG technology, Shell plans to process gas from its Prelude and Concerto fields in the Browse Basin off Australia's undeveloped Kimberley coast, where more than a third of the nation's known offshore gas is located. "Australia is a critical country for ... read more 
London (AFP) Oct 8, 2009Environmentalists welcomed on Thursday a decision to postpone construction of a coal-fired power station in Britain, saying it was a victory for their opposition to new "clean coal" technology. German energy giant E.ON blamed the global recession for its decision to delay investment plans for the plant at Kingsnorth in Kent, southeast England, by "up to two to three years". But green ... more
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Prisoners used to shovel snow-bound US capital
Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano 
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Adelaide, Australia (UPI) Oct 8, 2009 An Australian-led team of international scientists says it's found the bacterium Cupriavidus metallidurans catalyses toxic gold compounds into metallic form. Researchers previously reported the presence of bacteria on gold surfaces, but it was never determined what purpose they served. In the new study, led by University of Adelaide research fellow Frank Reith, scientists have ... more  
Washington (AFP) Oct 8, 2009For the past week on the National Mall in Washington, international crews have been busy putting up structures for an event showcasing a radiant source of energy that some once revered as a god. No, it is not a remake of President Barack Obama's inauguration but the Solar Decathlon, a biennial event that begins Thursday and this year puts modular, solar-powered homes through 10 tests to ... more  
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 8, 2009Nissan unveiled Thursday a futuristic concept car that tilts to the side when going around bends to make drivers feel like they are gliding through the air. The zero-emission electric "Land Glider" seats two people -- one in the front and one in the back. Just 1.1 metres (3.6 feet) wide, it can easily squeeze into tight parking spaces and through narrow streets. "In the past a car ... more |
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Washington (AFP) Oct 7, 2009The United States launched a probe Wednesday to consider slapping almost 100 percent tariffs on imported steel pipes from China in a move that could widen a trade spat between the two key powers. Washington has decided to "initiate antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on imports" of Chinese "seamless" pipes used to convey water, steam, chemicals, oil products and natural gas ... more 
Tripoli, Libya (UPI) Oct 8, 2009 The Libyan government has replaced the head of the state oil company in a move that industry analysts say indicates Col. Moammar Gadhafi's regime is turning its back on foreign oil companies that have been clamoring to return to the long-shuttered North African country. Ali Mohammed Saleh was appointed director of the National oil Corp. by the General People's Committee, the Libyan ... more  
Bozeman MT (SPX) Oct 09, 2009Sustainable Oils has announced it has been awarded a contract by the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) to supply camelina-based jet fuel for the Air Force. The contract is for 100,000 gallons of HRJ-8 beginning 2009 through 2010, and includes an option to purchase an additional 100,000 gallons between June 2010 and December 2012. "Once again, camelina is the choice for high-performance ... more |
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