News Archive - October 2009


Hydro Québec to purchase New Brunswick Power Corporation for US $4.4 billion

The electrical utility will expand its reach into the Maine and New Hampshire power markets

Newmont Mining Corporation prepares for second Ghana mine

Akyem’s gold production could be up and running as early as 2013
Newmont Mining Corporation plans to make a final decision on building a second mine in Ghana.

Bankrupt Triad Energy Corp assets to be purchased by Magnum Hunter Resources Corp

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp is buying all the Texas company's oil and gas exploration and production
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp will be purchasing assets from Texas-based Triad Energy Corp.

Japanese solar car wins international race

The Global Green Challenge showcases the latest technology advancements in Australia’s Outback
A driver for Japan's Tokai Challenger solar car prepares to race in the Global Green Challenge. (Reuters photo)

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission takes on temporary members

Pereira and Beaudet bring strong backgrounds in the nuclear and environmental sectors
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has taken on two temporary members.

Obama commends MIT’s clean energy research

The President urges support in making America the leader in renewable energy
President Barack Obama delivers a speech on America's clean energy future at MIT on Friday, Oct. 23. (AP photo)

The Rt. Hon. the Lord Jenkin of Roding appointed President of the EIC

Jenkin will offer the organization guidance and understanding of the political process

GE Oil & Gas wins contract for Gorgon project

GE will meet LNG production and CO2 sequestration needs for one of the world’s largest natural gas projects

Bass Metals to build new base minerals mine in Tasmania

The Australian company is aiming to begin by early next year
After a successful study, Bass Metals is on track to build a new Tasmanian mine.

Obama to give clean energy speech at MIT

The President will discuss America’s role in renewable energy
President Barack Obama will discuss clean energy at MIT in Boston this week.

Polysius and Elex in joint venture to advance catalytic flue gas cleaning systems

Polysius strengthens its position in the cement plant engineering sector with added green technology
Elex CemCat AG is based in Schwerzenbach, Switzerland.

Canada’s Timminco now operating all three electric furnaces

Silicon metal demand has risen for solar cell manufacturing and other industrial applications
Timminco has restarted the third of its silicon metal electric furnances to support the solar and other industries.

E.ON on schedule to open largest Baltic Sea wind farm

The Rödsand II project will supply enough energy for 230,000 homes
E.ON CLimate & Renewables is set to open an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea next year.

San Leon Energy and Island Oil & Gas consider merger

The move would provide resources to develop Island’s Celtic Sea assets
By merging, Island Oil & Gas and San Leon Energy could create an Irish-based oil and gas exploration business.

Flight powered by fuel from natural gas

Qatar Airways makes historic journey from London Gatwick to Doha...
Green fuel powers plane

Competition to build the greenest house heats up

Twenty teams compete in the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon...
Solar Panel

Oil prices at six week high

Optimism about economic recovery and indications of stronger oil demand leads to oil prices above $73…
Oil prices rise

Nuclear battery the size of a penny

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a small, light and efficient nuclear battery…
Nuclear Battery the Size of a Penny

Smart Grid 101

Everyone is talking about the term “smart grid.” But what does it really mean? We went to one of the world’s leading energy executives to explain...
smart grid technology

EPA 2009 SmartWay Excellence Award winners named

Freight organizations were honored for lowering carbon emissions and saving fuel
The EPA has honored 37 freight organizations that have lowered carbon emissions and saved fuel.

Nubian Resources granted licenses in Eritrea

The Gippsland subsidiary will begin sampling shortly in the Red Sea state
Gippsland subsidiary Nubian Resources has been granted licenses in Eritrea.

AW-Energy signs wave tech contract with EU

WaveRoller brand will be demonstrated in Portuguese waters
AW-Energy will demonstrate its WaveRoller technology off the coast of Portugal.

Faroe Petroleum Tornado prospect drilling begins

OMV (UK) Ltd is overseeing drilling with the Stena Carron drillship
Drilling has begun in the Tornado prospect, located in the Shetlands Islands off the coast of Scotland.

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Canadian Renewable Fuels Association

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Canadian Solar Industries Association

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The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York

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