News Archive - September 2009


Vale of Brazil purchases Rio Tinto operation

The Corumbá iron-ore mining operation could increase to a 15 million ton capacity
Brazil's Vale company has purchased iron-ore operations from Rio Tinto.

Clean tech investment increases in Q3

Solar, biofuels, gasification and clean coal play significant part
Clean tech investments increased in Q3.

SGS Exhibits at the 8th Vietnam Saigon Oil and Gas Expo

Visit the SGS Industrial Services Stand no. B2-1, Hall A1, at the 8th Vietnam Saigon Oil and Gas Expo 2009, from October 29-31, 2009...
SGS Industrial Services

Lithium-ion battery maker goes public

A123 Systems Inc may forecast the fate of the energy storage sector ...
A123 Systems goes public

Vanadium-oxide-Li-Ag battery inventor receives highest honor

President Obama to present a medal for technological achievement Oct. 7
Esther S. Takeuchi, Ph.D. will receive her medal at a White House ceremony on Oct. 7.

Angola LNG export projected for 2012

Under development, Angola’s plant will create competition with Nigeria as Africa’s top oil producer
Angola's first LNG plant is expected to begin exporting in 2012.

DOE to loan Ford $5.9 billion

The funds will allow Ford to produce more fuel efficient vehicle models
Ford Motor Company has received a DOE loan to upgrade its production of fuel-efficient cars.

Canadian government to fund Northwest transmission line project

Mining is expected to grow in the province in the near future as a result
British Columbia's mining industry may expand along with a new power grid.

Chevron Australia and Korea Gas Corp. reach LNG agreement

Chevron expects to expand its Gorgon project offerings to more clients
Chevron Australia and Korea Gas Corp. have reached an LNG agreement.

US Chamber to host business leaders from largest global economies

The event is ahead of the upcoming UN climate change negotiations in Denmark
World business leaders will meet in Washington, DC, to discuss energy and climate change.

UK companies receive grant for wave and tidal development

Marine Current Turbines and Pelamis Wave Power could become part of a $3.3 billion industry
Wave and tidal power could account for more than a fifth of the UK's electricty needs in the future.

BP’s wind power in India to be purchased by local company

Infrastructure Development Finance Co will acquire assets in two installments
India's Infrastructure Development Finance Co is purchasing BP's wind power assets within the South Asian country.

Variable oil and gas rates under consideration by US Interior Department

Royalties could be updated this year to reflect level of difficulty in drilling for resources
US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. (Courtesy of The Department of the Interior)

Uranium Star formally applies for TSX Venture Exchange listing

The company has also strengthened its Green Giant Vanadium Project management team
Uranium Star has formally applied for a listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Australia poised to become world’s second largest gold producer

Gold production is increasing in The Land Down Under and could surpass the US
Australia could move from third to second place in gold production worldwide.

Mitsubishi and Peugeot-Citroen formalize electric car agreement

France's Peugeot-Citroen expects to sell the cars by the end of 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corp and Peugeot-Citroen have signed a formal contract to partner in the electric vehicle market.

DOE completes critical energy conservation appliance standards

A first-time efficiency standard for vending machines will be implemented in 2012
The US Department of Energy has released standards on vending machines and other appliances.

BP finds major resource in Gulf of Mexico

Company’s well is one of the deepest drilled in the oil and gas industry
BP Plc has made a major oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico.

Battery recycling extends to lithium ion

Used in cell phones and hybrid cars, lithium ion is rising in popularity
Recycling of lithium ion and other new wave batteries is picking up.

Associations and Events

CRFA summit

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association

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Western States Petroleum Association

Canadian Solar Industries Association

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Western States Petroleum Association

Western States Petroleum Association provides consumers and businesses with adequate, reliable and affordable....

The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York

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