News Archive - July 2009


Crude oil improves toward $67 a barrel

Analysts see the weakened market acting counter to its supply and demand fundamentals
Crude oil had a positive turnaround on the exchange Thursday.

Two-year deals for South American gold and coal sectors reached

The wage agreements follow several months of negotiations and threats of strikes
South American labor unions have signed two-year wage agreements.

Global energy industry may be on the path to recovery

The EIC has noted signs of improvement in its new quarterly report
The renewable and power sectors are showing signs of recovery on a global basis.

Uranium Star completes trenching program

The Canadian company is targeting a 200 million ton vanadium deposit on the Green Giant Project
Uranium Star Corp. has completed a total of 56 trenches on its Green Giant Vanadium Project in Madagascar.

Foster Wheeler to perform FEED for Santos’ GLNG Upstream Project

The front-end engineering design contract is for coal-steam gas extraction in Queensland, Australia
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a FEED contract with Santos Ltd. for its GLNG Upstream Project.

Members of EPA’s Climate Leaders Program reach emission goals

Additional program partners have set new comprehensive climate change strategies
The EPA's Climate Leaders program has recognized partners that have reached emission reduction goals.

Brazilian billionaire buys shares of Ventana

The Vancouver company recently made a high-grade gold discovery in Columbia
Brazil's Eike Batista has purchased a stake in Ventana Gold Corp.

European Commission calls for more transparency on EU energy infrastructure investments

The new measure is expected to be adopted early next year and will aid in long-term development
The European Union is expected to have a new regulation in 2010 that requires more transparency on energy infrastructure investments.

Uranium Star establishes Special Advisory Committee for Green Giant Vanadium Project

The vanadium project is an emerging world-class deposit that could enhance green technology products
Uranium Star anticipates its emerging Green Giant Vanadium Project will contribute to green technology prouducts, including batteries.

OPEC predicts world oil demand will grow in 2010

The global rebound is not expected to reach OECD countries
The global oil demand is expected to grow in 2010.

Australia's Four Mile uranium mine green-lighted for development

The Quasar Resources and Alliance Resources project will have stringent, long-term environmental monitoring
Development of the Four Mile uranium mine in South Australia has been approved.

Shell opens second hydrogen station in NYC

Through partnerships, Shell has been building its expertise in ‘H’ distribution
Shell has opened a second hydrogen filling station in NYC with plans for a third.

Chemical industry contributing to lower emissions

Further abatement will depend on effective global policies
The chemical industry is helping to lower carbon emissions.

Anglo American names new chairman

Anglo American appointed veteran industrialist John Parker as chairman on Friday, moving to bolster its leadership as it seeks to fend off an unwanted merger proposal by rival Xstrata.
Trucks travel along roads at the Los Bronces copper mine, about 60 km (40 miles) northeast of Santiago and 3500 meters above sea level, March 20, 2009. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Utilities to receive cash grants for solar power integration

Guidelines have been released by the US Treasury Department for the renewable energy program
The US Treasury Department has released guidance documents to make it easier for utilities to integrate solar energy.

JEMB Realty participates in $1.5 billion investment in natural gas-fired plant

Astoria Energy II will provide more than 1,000 MW of clean power daily to NYC
Astoria Energy II will build a natural gas-fired power plant to supply New York City with energy.

Greenpeace commissions new ‘green’ ship

Constructed by Fassmer shipyard, the vessel will feature the latest in energy efficiency
Greenpeace is receiving a ship with the latest green technology.

The July issue of Energy Digital now available!

The July issue of Energy Digital is now out! This month we focus on the global electricity sector with an in depth look at how solar energy has grown to become a low carbon energy source.
The July issue of Energy Digital now available!

Nordic Windpower offered $16 million government loan guarantee to expand US wind turbine production

Among first “green” companies to receive funding
Nordic Windpower

British Gas to create 2,600 “green” jobs to roll out smart meters

BG to open Energy Academy to train engineers
British Gas to create 2,600 “green” jobs to roll out smart meters

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