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Energy, Gas & Oil Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Alstom introduced new solutions and optimised technologies to help implement the energy turnaround

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 13th Technical Press Colloquium (TPC), conducted in Kiel at the end of May, Alstom presented the solutions it will use to help implement the energy turnaround. Toughening existing power plants will play a role here, … Read the full press release

EU-funded project finds more wind power and cheaper electricity possible on existing EU grid networks

– 10% more power can be brought online by measuring cable temperature in real time – 2% cut in electricity prices using wind turbines and other power sources as virtual power plants – 28% more wind power can be produced … Read the full press release

Vestas launched global campaign to channel public support toward political action favouring wind energy

Vestas Group Senior Vice President Morten Albæk says, “The wind industry is being attacked by media-savvy and politically influential adversaries who often display a brazen disregard for factual information. The “Act on Facts” campaign is our way of fighting back.” … Read the full press release

Volvo to launch ultramodern noiseless electric buses in Gothenburg

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Buses that glide noiselessly without emissions, that pick up passengers indoors and which are powered by a renewable source of electricity – this will become a reality in 2015, through the launch of an ultramodern bus service … Read the full press release

UK Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change Edward Davey sets out his vision for a robust European Union Energy and Climate framework for 2030

Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Secretary of State sets out his vision for a robust European Union Energy and Climate framework for 2030. Originally given at Residence Palace, Brussels. This is the text of the speech as drafted, which may differ … Read the full press release

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro met with Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni

During the meeting, which was held in an atmosphere of cordiality, they discussed the progress of the Perla super-giant field project, one of the largest gas fields discovered in the world in recent years, and Junín-5 oil field project. Rome, … Read the full press release

Eni awarded 4 exploration licenses in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway

This success in the Norwegian upstream confirms Eni’s commitment to a region with a high potential for exploration where Eni has recently announced the important oil discoveries of Skrugard (2011) and Havis (2012), now renamed as Johan Castberg. San Donato … Read the full press release

DCNS presentes its maritime safety & security software expertise and its marine renewable energies’ strategy

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DCNS has developed considerable expertise in maritime safety & security (MSS) software to improve the efficiency of maritime rescue missions, shipping traffic management and pollution prevention and control. DCNS also positions itself as a world leader in … Read the full press release

OTEplc and DCNS team up to develop Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion and Sea Water District Systems Worldwide

14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY PLC (OTEplc) and DCNS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and build Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Sea Water District Cooling (SDC) and Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) systems in … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid to provide SCADA pipeline management system for Marathon Pipe Line

13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Building on Alstom Grid’s formal entry last year into the oil and gas market via its acquisition of EvolutionSCADA, the company recently announced that it will provide a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) pipeline management system for Marathon Pipe Line LLC … Read the full press release

Henkel nahmen an dem REWE Group-Dialogforum „Raus aus der Nische“ in Berlin

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem offenen Dialog zum Thema Ressourcenschonung startete am 4. Juni 2013 das vierte REWE Group-Dialogforum „Raus aus der Nische“ in Berlin: Im Humboldt-Carré kamen Experten aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und NGOs zusammen und diskutierten unter anderem wie … Read the full press release

Eni and MIT launched Eni-MIT Energy Society during the “Italianissimo!” event in Boston

Eni is a founding member of MITEI and its largest energy research sponsor. As part of its commitment, Eni supports ten Eni-MIT Energy Fellows per year on energy and environmental projects. Boston, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eni and the Massachusetts Institute of … Read the full press release

UK Department of Energy & Climate Change: Economic benefits of offshore oil and gas to be maximised

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The economic benefits of offshore oil and gas production, for energy security, jobs, tax revenue and growth are set to be maximised, as Government announced the start of an independently-led review today. The UK’s oil and gas … Read the full press release

The President of Alstom Finland Markus Alholm received military medal of honor

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Markus Alholm, President of Alstom Finland, has today received a military medal of honour from the Finnish Defence Forces.  A person, not working in the Finnish Defence Forces, can receive this medal of honour for his extra … Read the full press release

The British Department of Energy and Climate Change funds 3 clean energy entrepreneurs to test cutting edge designs in bioenergy

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winning companies – AB systems, AMW IBERS and Natural Synergies – were selected from an initial list of seven to go through from the project design stage to the testing phase of the Department of Energy … Read the full press release

Prime Minister David Cameron gave seal of approval to Diageo investment in renewables, whisky and skills

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release

Petrol d.d., Ljubljana now 100-percent owner of Nafta Geoterm d.o.o. from Lendava

Ljubljana, Lendava, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Petrol d.d., Ljubljana became the 100-percent owner of Nafta Geoterm d.o.o. from Lendava. Over the next two years and a half, about EUR 4.5m is projected to be invested in the development of Nafta Geoterm’s … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Cargo taking a big step forward with respect to energy efficiency

40 new Industrial trucks provide a considerable increase in efficiency at the Frankfurt hub 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Lufthansa Cargo handles around 1.4 million tons of freight and mail at Frankfurt Airport every year. With its ground transport equipment, so-called … Read the full press release

Alstom technical experts on Capitol Hill briefing

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom technical experts, led by John Marion, Director of R&D execution for Boilers and Bob Hilton, Director Power Technology for US Government Affairs, recently took part in a day long briefing on Capitol Hill titled “Advanced Coal Technology … Read the full press release

2002-2011 data analysis reveals Alstom’s environmental measures saved 207 million tonnes of CO2 annually

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom’s commitment to delivering cleaner energy across the world has saved more than the equivalent of three times Austria’s annual emissions over the last decade, new figures show. An in-depth analysis of data from 2002-2011 reveals that … Read the full press release