Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc.

Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary IMPCO Technologies, Inc. and Alternative Fuel Systems announced that they have entered into a support agreement pursuant to which IMPCO has agreed to offer to acquire, directly or indirectly, all of the outstanding common shares of AFS for Cdn.$0.50 in cash per share (the “Offer”).... 

Obama’s Visit to Brazil Yields ‘Encouraging’ Renewable Fuels Cooperation, According to Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association

Two important announcements involving renewable energy made on the opening day of U.S. President Barack Obama’s official visit to Brazil, both directly relevant to Brazil’s successful sugarcane ethanol industry, are encouraging signs that Brazil and the U.S. are on a path to achieve free, unobstructed trade for clean, renewable biofuels.... 

Magnetek Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results

Magnetek, Inc. today reported the results of its 2011 fiscal second quarter ended January 2, 2011. Second Quarter Results In its second quarter of fiscal 2011, Magnetek recorded revenue of $26.1 million, a 36% increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2010 and a 5% sequential increase from the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The increase in sales from... 

Yingli Green Energy Enters Into Credit Agreement for a Three-Year Loan Facility With ADM Capital

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) product manufacturers, today announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has entered into a credit agreement for a three-year loan facility with a fund managed by Asia Debt Management Hong Kong Limited (“ADM... 

Shaw Chairman Urges National Commitment to Build Nuclear Power Plants

The Shaw Group Inc. Chairman J.M. Bernhard Jr. called for a national commitment to build up to 50 nuclear power plants by 2030, telling a gathering of power industry leaders that the jobs, clean electricity and energy independence created by a “nuclear renaissance” offer a unique platform to achieve the “hope and change” pledged by President-elect... 

SouthGobi Energy Resources Reaches 2008 Target Coal Production of One Million Tonnes Ahead of Schedule and Below Budget at Its Ovoot Tolgoi Coal Mine in Southern Mongolia

Peter Meredith, Chief Executive Officer of SouthGobi Energy Resources Ltd., and Gene Wusaty, Chief Operating Officer, Coal Division, announced today that the Ovoot Tolgoi mine in southern Mongolia has produced its first 1,000,000 tonnes of coal ahead of schedule and below budget. “We are very pleased to announce this coal production milestone... 

Peabody Energy Earns ‘Award of Excellence’ and ‘Strategic Energy Investment of the Year’ at Global Energy Awards

An international panel of judges has presented Peabody Energy with dual honors at the 10th Global Energy Awards in New York City: The Award of Excellence honors Peabody’s industry leadership, and the Strategic Energy Investment of the Year recognizes Peabody’s global transformation to capitalize on high-growth, high-margin markets. The Award... 

Massey Energy Names New Company President

Massey Energy announced that its board of directors has elected Baxter F. Phillips, Jr. to be president of the company, a position formerly held by Don L. Blankenship. Blankenship will continue to serve the company as chairman and CEO. Phillips most recently served as executive vice president and chief administrative officer of the company. In his new... 

Students Enjoy the Benefits of Leading Energy-Efficient School

After major renovations to update a 30 year-old school building, students in the Daniel Boone Area School District now attend one of Pennsylvania’s leading energy efficient school buildings, the Daniel Boone High School Annex. The school district integrated environmentally sound design techniques using the Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed Energy... 

Inergy Receives “Impact Award” From National Association of Small Business Investment Companies

Inergy, L.P. announced that The National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC) has named Inergy a recipient of its 50th Anniversary “Impact Awards.” Inergy is being honored at a luncheon presentation today during the NASBIC’s 50th Annual Meeting & Private Equity Conference. Inergy – along with Intel, the world’s...