B&W Subsidiary Awarded Boiler Refurbishment Contract at Indonesia Power Plant

McDermott International, Inc. announced that a subsidiary of The Babcock & Wilcox Company, has been awarded a contract to refurbish two B&W Radiant Tower-type boilers at the Suralaya Steam Power Plant on Java Island, Indonesia. B&W will redesign and supply superheater and reheater surface, low NOx combustion systems, pulverizer performance... 

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CMAI’s 2009 World Butadiene Analysis Brings Focus to Uncertain Supply & Demand Outlook

Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the completion of the 2009 World Butadiene Analysis, an annual global study that covers the future outlook for supply, demand, production, capacity, trade, pricing and profitability of the global butadiene and derivatives industries for the period 2003 to 2013. Included with the analysis is access to... 

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European Commission announces first building-blocks of a future super-grid

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) welcomes the key role given to offshore wind energy in the European Commission’s Strategic Energy Review (SER) published this morning, and above all its commitment to publish a Blueprint for a North Sea offshore grid. With 1, 486 MW of capacity currently installed offshore and 30, 882 MW more capacity... 

CMAI Completes 2009 World Polyolefins Analysis

Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the completion of the 2009 World Polyolefins Analysis. This market study provides clients with a historical perspective and insight into the forecast of supply and demand dynamics, production capacity, trade patterns, pricing relationships, profitability, production economics and technology for global... 

Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Kenneth I. Juster to Advise Sunovia Energy Technologies

Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. announced that former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Kenneth I. Juster has agreed to serve as a senior advisor on the company’s advisory board. Under Secretary Juster will provide strategic counseling and assistance on a range of issues relating to public policy and international commerce. Sunovia, an early-stage... 

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APS System Improvements Help Provide Arizona Customers with Outstanding Summer Service and Reliability

During a summer in which monsoon storms and high temperatures dominated local news, APS continued to provide reliable service to the Company’s more than 1.1 million customers throughout Arizona. “It’s our job to be prepared for any potential contingency, and to ensure the lights come on and air conditioning is available when our customers flip... 

CMAI Completes 2009 World Methanol Analysis

Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the completion of the 2009 World Methanol Analysis. Published annually, this study provides information on supply, demand, production, history and forecasts for methanol capacity, trade, technology analysis and price forecasts. The analysis leverages all of CMAI’s worldwide consultants to offer... 

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Sharp to Introduce 2nd Generation Thin Film Solar Cells in U.S.

Sharp, a world leader in solar cell production, announced today at Solar Power International 2008 that it will introduce next generation thin film solar cells in the U.S. market in the near future. With its thin film solar product, Sharp will be capable of handling multi-megawatt, large-scale utility projects that are best served by a thin film solar... 

Westar Energy, Horizon Wind Energy and The Empire District Electric Company Dedicate Meridian Way Wind Farm

Westar Energy, Horizon Wind Energy and The Empire District Electric Company will dedicate the Meridian Way Wind Farm with a ribbon cutting ceremony from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Meridian Way Wind Farm site, 1409 Iron Road and Highway 81 in Cloud County. Attendance at this event is by invitation. Media are also invited. Horizon... 

Entergy Only U.S. Utility Selected to World Index for Third Consecutive Year

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes again named Entergy Corporation to its exclusive Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index for 2008-2009. For the third year in a row, Entergy was the only U.S. utility selected to the world index. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes follow a best-in-class approach and...