Risk statistics on energy

The risks of potential accidents at nuclear power plants are compared to the risks of other energy forms by a new OECD report for policymakers considering nuclear energy.

Russia launches new UO2 powder production line

The Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant - part of Russia's TVEL - has commissioned a new production line for uranium dioxide powder. The new line uses a high-temperature 'dry' process, rather than 'wet' extraction technology currently used at the plant.

The Best Peak Oil Investments: PTRP

Many investors find the prospect of selecting individual stocks simply too daunting. For those investors interested in investing in peak oil, but uncomfortable with the risks and moral dilemmas inherent in oil company stocks, there is another option: Powershares Global[…]

Ormazabal to Supply More than 3,000 Distribution Transformers for Polish Utility Energa

Ormazabal will supply its low looses distribution transformers and special solutions required by the Polish electrical market after winning a public tender to supply Energa. Energa is the third biggest Polish utility, with an annual production of 20TWh, which represents[…]

Further cooperation for China and Russia

Cooperation between China and Russia is to expand to cover floating nuclear power plants said authorities, the first time the innovative nuclear power source has been mentioned in reports from bilateral talks.

Ezulwini uranium plant closes for repairs

Toronto-based First Uranium has temporarily closed its Ezulwini uranium plant in South Africa to replace two columns in the ion exchange section following a structural failure on a loading column. The company said that the plant will remain offline while[…]

Turkish Renewable Energy May Feed EU Grid

Turkey plans to connect to the European electrical grid this month using GE's smart grid technology. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will now be able to buy and sell power in the European electricity market, hopefully expanding the reliability[…]

Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues

The Peace Corps announced late last month that the U.S. Department of State will provide $1 million to fund the program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The money will help Peace Corps efforts[…]

Denman Awarded New Contract in the Netherlands

Denman Instrumentation is celebrating after securing a major contract with French power engineering company Alstom on a €1bn joint repowering and new construction project in the south-east of the Netherlands. They have been invited to play a part in a[…]

Green Tech Businesses Face Tough Realities in Sales and Marketing

Sigh of Relief from Solar Stakeholders

U.S. Energy Use Declines, Renewables Increase

A new government study shows that Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources.

Ormazabal to Release New CGM.3 Switchgear for MV Networks up to 40,5kV

Ormazabal has announced the release of a new addition to their product range, the SF6 gas insulated CGM.3 up to 40,5kV. The new switchgear was developed in response to the increasing demand of the power distribution market in countries such[…]