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 Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) Oct 9, 2009 
The governments of Canada and Alberta will invest $865 million for a carbon-capture and storage demonstration project at Shell's Scotford oil sands upgrader near Edmonton. The Shell Quest, expected to be operational by 2015 pending final regulatory approval, is a joint venture with 60 percent held by Shell Canada Ltd. and a 20 percent stake each by Chevron Canada Ltd. and Marathon Oil S ... read more
Askana, Kazakhstan (UPI) Oct 9, 2009 France and Kazakhstan have signed a host of bilateral energy deals, pulling the best economic performer in Central Asia further westward. At the end of his official visit to Kazakhstan, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev had overseen a total of 24 oil, gas and nuclear deals for a total of more than $6 billion. "A new page is being wri ... 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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Washington (AFP) Oct 9, 2009China's heavy machinery equipment maker Tengzhong finalized plans to acquire US auto giant General Motors' Hummer sport-utility vehicle brand, the two companies announced Friday. The purchase by Tengzhong's purchase will be made through an investment entity, in which it will hold an 80 percent stake, a statement said. Suolang Duoji, a private entrepreneur with holdings that include the ... more 
London (AFP) Oct 9, 2009Britain must invest between 95 billion and 200 billion pounds in power plants and other infrastructure over the next decade to secure energy supplies and meet climate change targets, watchdogs said on Friday. Energy regulator Ofgem said that the vast amounts, equivalent to investment of between 103 and 217 billion euros or 152 and 320 billion dollars, would push domestic energy bills up shar ... more  
Montreal (AFP) Oct 10, 2009Members of the airline industry group IATA pledged Saturday to improve fuel efficiency by 1.5 percent a year until 2020, and called on governments worldwide to provide incentives to speed biofuel development. Representatives from the International Air Transport Association, which represents the world's largest airlines, also agreed to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent from 2005 levels by ... more |
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Beijing (AFP) Oct 11, 2009Beijing has dismissed Washington's charges of steel pipe dumping and subsidies as "blind accusations", state media reported Sunday, as tensions mount ahead of President Barack Obama's visit next month. The commerce ministry repeated last month's warning that it strongly opposed US moves to start investigations into Chinese-made steel pipes, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Howev ... more  
Scottsdale AZ (SPX) Oct 12, 2009GWS Technologies has announced that it has launched an initiative to install solar energy systems in Arizona schools and other state and federal government facilities and has submitted its initial turn-key solar installation proposals. The initiative follows the Arizona Corporation Commission's recent authorization for the Scottsdale Unified School District to enter into power-purchase ... more 
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Oct 12, 2009ICP Solar Technologies has announced that the Company has received positive feedback from two of its largest customers and several new retail prospects regarding the launch of its upcoming Energizer branded solar chargers. These well-known retail channel partners plan to help market the new products and provide significant exposure on shelves. Initial shipments are still anticipated for ... more |
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