U.S. Leads Ranking of Top 25 Countries for Global Biofuels Production Capacity

The U.S. concluded 2010 as the top renewable ethanol producing country, according to the Global Biofuels Outlook to 2020, recently released from Hart Energy Consulting’s Global Biofuels Center (GBC). With more than 51 billion liters (13.47 billion gallons) of ethanol production capacity in operation, the U.S. is by far the leader, with South America’s... 

Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping plc (“OHM”) Appointment of Dr. Michael Frenkel as V.P. of Research & Development

Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping plc (AIM: OHM) announced today the appointment of Dr. Michael Frenkel as V.P. of Research and Development, based in Houston, Texas. Previously Dr. Frenkel was V.P. of Geosciences at EMGS Americas. During the last three years, Dr. Frenkel has been managing a spectrum of large-scale marine CSEM exploration projects and also... 

BP and Russia’s Rosneft in share swap, Arctic pact

BP Plc and Russia’s state-controlled Rosneft (ROSN.MM) agreed to a share swap under which they plan to jointly explore for offshore oil and gas in a deal that gives the UK company access to areas of the Arctic previously reserved for Russian oil companies. BP (BP – News), recovering from its Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, will swap 5... 

Essex Creditor Pursues Repayment of Loan

ESSEX OIL LTD. announced on November 8, 2010 that it had received a demand for repayment of a loan of $125,000 plus accrued interest of $32,272 and a Notice of Intention to Enforce Security pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) from Randsburg International Gold Corp. (“Randsburg”). Since that time, Essex has been involved... 

Ecotech Institute Opens Its Doors to New, Progressive Facility in Aurora

Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, today announced that students are now taking classes in its brand new facility. Located at 1400 South Abilene Street in Aurora, the school has transformed a vacant, large-footprint building into... 

SavWatt LED Street Lights Save Energy and Money

SavWatt USA, Inc., pioneers in LED lighting and the Green revolution, announced today that its high power LED Street Lights are now available for energy saving solutions. Compared to High Pressure Sodium Lamps, SavWatt’s LED street lights can save about 50% – 70% in energy consumption. Additionally, the lifespan of LED street lamps is 3... 

Texas, home to Big Oil, takes shine to solar power

Texas has long been home to Big Oil companies that specialize in extracting petroleum from hard-to-reach places. Now the hip college town of Austin is vying to become the epicenter of a potentially giant market for carbon-free electricity generated by the hot Texas sun. The rest of Texas may follow, if the state legislature passes incentives that will... 

Enterprise Strengthens Eagle Ford Shale Position with Chesapeake Agreements

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. nnounced today that the partnership has entered into 10-year agreements to handle a substantial portion of Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s (NYSE:CHK – News) liquids-rich natural gas production in the Eagle Ford Shale. Chesapeake’s gross acreage position currently comprises more than 625,000 acres in and around... 

Power-Save Energy Company Announces Acquisition of Renewable Energy and Energy Savings Integrator in Arizona

Power-Save Energy Company, an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy savings products industry, announced the acquisition of 10% of Arizona Power-Save LC. Power-Save is also pleased to announce the appointment of a new President and CFO. Power-Save Energy Co. has made an investment into a well established solar energy integrator by purchasing... 

New Jobs Created at Ontario Aerospace Company

Cyclone Manufacturing Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario is creating 133 jobs by investing in new technology that will help improve its products and win new business. The company makes parts for aerospace manufacturers. Their customers have included Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer. By innovating, Cyclone can use new materials to make aircraft parts that are...